Hello Reader, I'm a true believer that weekends were made for rest, renewal, and relaxation which is exactly why I worked this weekend doing the one thing I find most relaxing and most renewing: teaching. By now you probably know how much I love nature. From waiting like a kid at Christmas for my spring peonies to bloom, to tending my summer vegetable garden, to caring for my growing collection of house and office plants year-round, I'm that "plant lady" who can never say no to anything in...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! “Beauty starts from within” has become more than just a saying. Science now backs it up! Over the last decade, researchers have uncovered a fascinating relationship between gut health and skin health, often called the gut–skin axis. This connection reveals that the state of your digestive system can...
14 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader, Lately, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on the state of the world. It feels like every day brings a new challenge. One minute I’m excited to plan and press forward; the next I’m riding the brakes, waiting for the next shoe to drop. A thousand emotions before lunch. If you’re anything like me, I'll bet you can relate to how hard it is to be brave, take risks, and stay courageous in the unknown. After all, our brains are wired for safety. As psychologist Daniel Kahneman reminds...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! World Mental Health Week is here! Every October, it’s a gentle nudge to pause, check in with ourselves, and think about how we’re really doing. This year, the theme is all about mental health in the workplace; a topic that hits close to home for so many of us juggling careers, families, and everything in...
21 days ago • 5 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! As we get older, the nerves that control our muscles naturally begin to slow down, which is a process called denervation. This happens to everyone, but it’s much more noticeable if you spend most of your day sitting. The result? Slower reflexes, weaker muscles, and a greater risk of falls or injuries. The...
28 days ago • 7 min read
Hello Reader, How many times last week did you set your plans aside to take on someone else’s priorities? Maybe you skipped your walk because a colleague “needed” a last-minute favor. Maybe you delayed starting a project you’ve been dreaming about because family obligations got in the way. Or maybe, like so many women I work with, you’ve been putting off your own next chapter because you feel guilty choosing yourself. The Cycle of Over-Giving The cycle of over-giving is sneaky and it's...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! Most of us remember chlorophyll from middle school science: the vivid green pigment that helps plants soak up sunlight and turn it into energy. But beyond making leaves green, chlorophyll may have benefits for our own health, too. While research is still developing, early studies suggest that chlorophyll...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! I love the long days of the summer months, from spending time out in my garden to early morning backyard tai chi or yoga. But as the days grow shorter and the sunlight fades earlier, our natural source of vitamin D also dwindles. During long, warm summer months, your skin can soak up the sun’s rays and...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Do you say 'Yes' to unexpected guests even when you've already planned a quiet weekend to just chill? Are you still staying up late at night to 'get caught up on work' even when your body is begging for rest? Here’s what happens when you allow guilt to lead your decisions: you start living by false urgencies. Sometimes you have to forget what you feel and remember what you deserve. The Trap of False Urgencies False urgencies are those self-created tasks and obligations that...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
