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  This natural plant-based CBD cream by Dr. Kerklaan Therapeutics helps me on days when I need muscle relief & recovery. It is a great topical relief cream that provides a cooling sensation from eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils. It’s great for your shoulders, lower back, and neck. Use it…

Improving blood flow is key to good health, injury prevention, sleep and the list goes on! I started using BEMER for only 8 minutes per day and it dramatically improved my sleep patterns and my energy levels. I feel like I have had a fresh start, I’m sharper and more…

My Baboosh Body Exercise Wrap promotes intense core sweating to help you trim your tummy, reduce belly bloating, and lose those love handles. I wear mine for all cardio! This is a unisex wrap, great for the guys too. Yes, belly binding works!  

This recipe is by my very good friend, Joanne Mosconi (aka The Chef’s Daughter, @thechefsdaughternyc). Scrumptious and filling, this soup features butternut squash, onions and parsnip. (Serves 4-6) 1 large butternut squash (leave it whole, or halved vertically and seeds removed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped…

This detox soup recipe is by my very good friend, Joanne Mosconi (aka The Chef’s Daughter, @thechefsdaughternyc). This soup is delicious and is the ultimate reset button. When you’re feeling just not like yourself or way off track from your goals, get this Green Detox Soup going and you’ll be…

Meatless meals can still be satisfying and this salad is living proof. Liven up your lunches with this satisfying and refreshing salad. It’s also a great side at dinner or for a potluck.  Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 English cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced and halved …

As many of you know from my recent posts on social media, my baby brother Tommy passed away last month. He was only 44. Our family is heartbroken. We are healing, day by day. He was a father, a brother, an uncle, a friend, an artist, a lover of life,…

It seems so easy to break from our fitness routines. Whether it’s an intensive work obligation, a planned family vacation, or even just having the kids home all day during the summer break, self-care is often the first thing we sacrifice in order to accommodate everything else. It happens to…

I say “let it burn” a lot in my classes. And physically, it’s definitely easy to feel that sensation as our bodies work up a sweat. But on a deeper level, I think we also need to turn up the heat on our desires, imagine the strong, sexy body of…

How do you start your mornings? A positive morning routine is key to a productive day and a healthy mindset. It sets the tone for the day and is a reflection of your personal commitments. In our super busy schedules, a mindful morning is a great way to bring it…

Mother’s Day is here again! It is a day of celebration. A day of relaxation. A day to put ourselves first. It’s the one day of the year that us Moms get to do whatever we want. But when it comes to health and wellness, I believe every day should…

Committing to a new fitness goal – or getting back into one – is often the biggest hurdle between where we are and where we want to be. Once we get going, of course, momentum kicks in and motivation increases. But it sure is easy to succumb to self-sabotage before…

It’s mind-blowing to me that we often associate self-love with selfishness. That could not be further from the truth! One online thesaurus I accessed equated it with conceit, narcissism, and vanity. WTF?!? And get this… it suggested “modesty” as the antonym! Who knew self-love was such a contentious topic? I…

I am obviously a huge believer in the importance of health and fitness. But one thing I know for sure is that achieving those goals isn’t just about eating right and exercising our booties off. The real journey begins in our mind. It starts with believing that how we treat…

Let’s talk about the relationship between food and sex! Both can stimulate our senses, satiate physical needs, and involve powerful emotional connections. Often, one can even elicit a desire for the other. So let’s take the passion and spice from the bedroom to the kitchen and show our tummies some…

  As we all continue to process the events of the last year… last month… last week… it’s helpful to remember that change is inevitable. This year will be different in many ways, for sure, but hindsight is 20/20. And 2020 taught us a great deal. The importance of self-care.…

As children are getting their school online, even PE has become an online course. Our kids are staring at screens all day, which is known to have detrimental physical, cognitive, and mental effects. It’s harder than ever to get them away from their screens and into the sun. According to the…

As women, society places a lot of expectations on us about our bodies. And in all honesty, we can be pretty judgmental about ourselves. We want to be shapely but lean. We want to be toned but not bulky. And often, we want to look more like some idealized other…

Eat Yummy and Maintain Your Tummy I am a big believer that delicious and nutritious do not have to be mutually exclusive terms! In fact, mindfully selecting and preparing fresh foods can enhance even the most common dishes with added color, texture, aroma, and flavor. Pay attention next time you…