If there is something that 99.9% of the population of the world wants, it's to live a happy and healthy life. But how can we take steps to make our own lives happier and healthier? Sometimes it seems like too much for one person to control. Enter Jay Bradley, the Canadian, LA based wellness, … [Read more...]
Do you need some ME TIME? Spa Week is coming!
So, has spring arrived yet in your parts of the country? Mr. Winter still has a grip on us here in Toronto but I'm still sending good vibes in hopes that Mother Nature will ease up soon and grant us some warmth. It's been dragging this winter and I'm getting getting antsy about having some "me time" … [Read more...]
Paleo Update
So, after last week's post, musing about the possibility of trying the Paleo diet, I just kind of quietly went for it. I didn't have grandiose dreams of sticking with it for a month, or even a week, but just took it one day, one meal, at a time. I did it. And am still doing it. Here's what I … [Read more...]
Taking the plunge at the new Body Blitz Spa!
I see the signs. Just passed the design district on King East in an industrial looking complex. The streetcar driver immediately sees my eyes light up and says "looks like someone is going to have a nice afternoon!" as he nods with smile my way. I do a bit of a hop and a skip off the vehicle and … [Read more...]
5:44 am
The alarm on my cell phone beeps to life at 5:44 am. I groan quietly, then slink to the bathroom to pee. I slip my work-out clothes on, brush my fuzzy teeth, rub my eyes and head out the door. Driving down quiet roads, it is still dark out and I wonder why I'm going where I'm going at this crazy … [Read more...]
I Just Want to Live a Cool Life.
People often ask me, amid the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, at meetings and conferences, or even standing in the schoolyard: "What is your 2/5/10 year plan?" "What are your goals and objectives?" "Where do you see yourself/the business/this project going?" And usually I respond, "I don't … [Read more...]
the I and the we
"The I in illness is isolation, the crucial letters in wellness are we " a cardiologist reveals the secret language of healing … [Read more...]
Can Love Make You Thin?
When I first started writing this article I thought I would add in a funny little intro, essentially making fun of how many calories I have read you can burn while having intercourse. It was always such a high number that I was forced … [Read more...]
At Your Next Available Moment…Make a Safe U-Turn
I am in the middle of running a group Detox and I have 22 amazing ladies (and some of their husbands) participating. Each has put their time, energy, money and faith in me as their coach to guide, support and motivate them through this. To better support them … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Things to Top Off Your Resolution List
It is a new year and a great time to set goals that will take you one step closer to a healthier, happier, more vital you. Your key to success? Make your resolutions, simple, doable and fun things that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life. Need some inspiration? … [Read more...]