Hello friend, There was a time in my life when I thought I'd never make it out of the 'In-Between.' I was working twelve-hour night shifts in the intensive care unit that even on a good night was not just twelve hours. Some nights, if everything went well, we'd punch out by hour thirteen and, if all hell had broken loose, we could count on it turning into fifteen. I'd pull out of the parking lot of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in downtown Baltimore City, the morning sunrise...
4 days ago • 3 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 friend! Ever feel like your body’s throwing a tantrum for no good reason? One day, it’s a migraine out of nowhere, the next your skin’s flaring up, or your stomach’s in full rebellion after a meal that’s never caused issues before. You guess that it’s stress, allergies, or have been told (unhelpfully) it’s “all in...
9 days ago • 8 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 friend! What if your dinner tonight could influence your health decades from now? A groundbreaking new study suggests that the food choices we make in midlife—our 40s, 50s, and 60s—could determine whether we reach our 70s free of chronic diseases. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...
16 days ago • 6 min read
Hello friend, Have you ever noticed how the things we say we’ll do “any time” often become the things we never do at all? That’s exactly what this quote reminds me of: “What may be done at any time will be done at no time.” It’s one of those quiet truths that shows up in the way we manage our time, our homes, and our health. The clutter we meant to clear. The walk we meant to take. The meditation app we downloaded but never opened. It happens to all of us. We tell ourselves we’ll start once...
18 days ago • 3 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 friend! Think dementia is only a concern for your later years? Think again! While aging, genetics, and family history contribute to neurodegenerative conditions, research shows that proactive lifestyle choices in midlife—and even beyond—can significantly lower your risk of cognitive decline. What you do in your...
23 days ago • 6 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 friend! Recently, I was asked about adrenal cocktails—a mix of orange juice, cream of tartar, and other nourishing ingredients—which have been gaining attention for their potential role in supporting adrenal function. What are adrenals? Well, I'm glad you asked! The adrenal glands—two small but mighty organs...
30 days ago • 5 min read
Hello friend, Have you ever noticed the tipping point between too much and not enough? I'm learning that it's a really fine line. Let me share a quick story... Last week my husband and I went out to dinner at a cute little restaurant that serves my favorite Mediterranean bowls. I love bowls because of their variety and simplicity. It's amazing how much nutrition you can pack into one small space and still achieve so much mouth-watering flavor. Another benefit? Portion control. Bowls are a...
about 1 month ago • 4 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 friend! Have you ever heard the gut referred to as the body’s “second brain”? Your gut microbiome has a powerful influence on various aspects of health. The trillions of microorganisms living in your digestive system play essential roles in digestion, immunity, mental health, skin health, and more. But when this...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Hello friend, What does it feel like when you try to let go of something you've been holding onto for a long time? Well, this weekend I found out. Yesterday, I launched my 21-Day Whole-Life Decluttering Challenge in The Seva Circle. Before we jumped into cleaning and clearing, I felt it was important to acknowledge the emotion of clutter. I shared a few journal prompts to help us explore our emotions and hosted a live breathwork and visualization practice to envision a life without the...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
