Not only are there many health benefits of coconut oil, but it is also extremely versatile in cooking and for beauty. Here are just a few of the ways you can use it to give your health a boost.Read More
There has been considerable debate about which foods are actually good for your heart health. Learn the basics, and fill your diet with natural, heart-healthy foods high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.Read More
Food provides your body with the nutrients it needs to be happy and healthy. Follow these guidelines to become mindful of what and how much you are putting into your body.Read More
You can pay a lot of money for “natural” skincare products that are often filled with harsh chemicals, or you can make your own truly natural products with ingredients you probably have at home. These five recipes will gently slough away dry skin cells and renew your skin with a burst of hydration.Read More
Whether you have a gluten food allergy or your goal is to eat a more nutritious diet for optimal health, here are four simple ways to cut back on your gluten intake.Read More
I realize “superfood” carries a certain hype, but some foods do earn that status. Food is medicine, and some foods are more powerful medicines than others. Try incorporating these five superfoods into your eating plan for optimal health and wellness.Read More
Let’s face it: Americans love their coffee. But there’s a lot of conflicting information out there about its health benefits. Let’s uncover the truth about this aromatic beverage that most of us love.Read More
Soups can serve as a delicious side dish or starter to a healthy winter meal. Here are five scrumptious soup recipes to add to your recipe repertoire.Read More
Nothing quite hits the spot on a cold winter day like a hot cup of soup. Making your own is actually easier than you might think. Follow these simple recipes to make a soup that’s sure to warm your body and your soul.Read More
Eating greens helps your body get the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and strong. But who wants to eat salads all the time? Try these five alternatives to incorporate green vegetables into your diet.Read More
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Deepak Chopra, M.D., F.A.C.P., is the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, the founder of the Chopra Foundation , and a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. He is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, and metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and a clinical professor in the Family Medicine and Public Health Department at the University of California, San...
Fran Benedict is a certified health and nutrition counselor and the founder of SimplyMindful.com . She has been on a path of health promotion and behavior for more than 15 years and loves discovering new ways to bring attention and intention into everyday life. She believes in the extraordinary power of the mind to create a quality of life every person deserves, with an emphasis on the relation to oneself as the foundation for everything else. A member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Fran enjoys supporting a...
Valerie’s interest in healing began in her early twenties when doctors told her she would need to give up running and other physical activities forever due to debilitating back injuries. This spurred an exploration into mind-body and alternative medicine, which ultimately healed her back and allowed her to resume the activities she loved. Today, she works as an acupuncturist and health coach to help activate others’ self-healing abilities, and is inching toward a master's degree in nutrition and functional medicine. She is also a professional writer and aims to accumulate enough words and...
Heidi Hackler is a Certified Holistic Health Coach (CHHC) and blogger, who received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She inspires healthy habits on her happiness and wellness blog , and through her holistic health coaching programs. Heidi quenches her thirst for knowledge through continuing education courses at Chopra Center Certifications, Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine, and Andrea Beaman’s New Healers Master Coaching program. Heidi lives with her husband and two kittens aboard their 40-foot...
Andrew Weil was born in Philadelphia in 1942, received an A.B. degree in biology (botany) from Harvard in 1964 and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1968. After completing a medical internship at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, he worked a year with the National Institute of Mental Health, then wrote his first book, The Natural Mind. From 1971–75, as a Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs, Dr. Weil traveled widely in North and South America and Africa collecting information on drug use in other cultures, medicinal plants, and alternative methods of treating...
Chef Johnny Brannigan is an international Ayurvedic vegetarian and vegan chef with a deep knowledge base in Vedic wisdom and holistic medicine, and a lifelong love of food and cooking. Trained in Ayurveda and as a teacher of meditation by the Maharishi in Switzerland and Thailand, he has cooked and taught in over 33 countries, writing new recipes along the way. He co-founded The Organic Snack Company in 1998 in the U.K. and then travelled to the United States, where he cooked at The Raj, the top Ayurvedic spa in the country, and wrote The Global Vegetarian , his first cookbook. He’s...
Nicole believes in the Hippocratic philosophy, “Let food be thy medicine,” and her passion is creating content that helps others learn about self-healing through eating real foods and living an intentionally balanced life. When she isn’t writing or editing, she spends time in the yoga studio, on the mountain trails in Colorado, and in the kitchen creating recipes packed with nutrient-rich foods. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and has been a professional writer and editor for more than 15 years.
Emily is a certified Health Coach and freelance writer with a focus on psychology, mental health, and optimal living. A combined interest in healthy living and human behavior led Emily to pursue a certification in health coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as well as a master’s degree in General Psychology. Her personal struggle with anxiety motivated her to research and implement a variety of holistic approaches into her lifestyle, such as changes in diet and the adoption of mindfulness meditation. She credits these lifestyle changes as well as many others with helping her...