Best DYI Mosquito Repellent
Top Q&A’s for my upcoming book Reclaiming Wellness
Introducing my newest book RECLAIMING WELLNESS: Ancient Wisdom for Your Healthy, Happy, and Beautiful Life, which explores today’s most effective wellness practices — and their multicultural sources — and makes […]
The 2021 Vegan Foodie Bundle
I’m coming to you today with the most EPIC post you have seen on this blog so far…. Today is the release of the Vegan Foodie Bundle: a curated collection of over […]
‘Natural’ and ‘Safe” Are Not Always The Same
The use of medicinal plants is increasingly widespread in society. They are used seemingly for anything: from weight loss, to sleep, to stress management. In short, to feel better. But […]
Homemade Spray To Relieve Muscle And Joint Pain
Aches and pains due to muscle or joint issues? This remedy blend is super fast and easy to make, can be made cold (no need to heat the oils) and […]
Best Digestive Tea Blend After a Large Meal
Digestion is a complex process that involves many organs in our body. Correct digestion, among other things, is essential for the body to assimilate the necessary nutrients to carry out […]
5 Plants that Can Strengthen Your Immunity and How To Use Them
People often ask me how seasonal foods and medicinal plants can be an ally to increase their defenses. According to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) the vitamins and other […]
Teas In Bulk Versus Tea In Sachets + Which One Is Best?
Before I started researching medicinal plants and studying herbal medicine, I used to drink infusions in ready-made sachets. There are amazing brands and blends on the market, to meet all […]
5 Aromatic Plants That are Also Medicinal
Do you know the difference between aromatic and medicinal plants? Do not worry, it is a fairly frequent question since, despite the different definitions of medicinal and aromatic plants, many […]
Five Tropical Fruit with Medicinal Properties
Eating fruit is a healthy habit, so it is important to include it in your daily diet. Are you one of those who consumes fruit every day and you like […]
5 Natural Oils For Your Summer Skincare
Vegetable oils are precious allies for our health since they have nutritional, antioxidant and protective properties, especially against the elements. Summer is here, which for many is synonymous with vacations, […]
Control Sugar Cravings Series | 4 herbs that may detox the sugar
Video No 3 of the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings is here! Today we will talk about 4 herbs that are believed to help you metabolize […]
Control Sugar Cravings Series | 4 Herbs That May Help Reduce Blood Sugar
Video No 2 of the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings is here! Today we will talk about 4 herbs that may help reduce blood sugar, cleanse […]
Control Sugar Cravings Series | Apple Cider Vinegar
Welcome to the 3-video series on how to control your sugar cravings! Today we will talk about how amazing apple cider vinegar is for you! Here are the top 4 […]
How to Instantly Feel Better… without Sugar
We’ve all have felt down and sad from time to time. Often times these feelings are situational: something in your live has made you feel that way temporarily. And other […]
How To Get Rid of Intestinal Parasites… Naturally
There are home remedies that are prepared with botanicals like peppermint, rue and mugwort, which have anti-parasitic properties, and are very efficient in eliminating parasites and intestinal worms. These can […]
Herbal Blends for Gallbladder Stones
The presence of gallstones causes symptoms including vomiting, nausea, and pain in the right side of the abdomen or in the back. The size of these stones is variable, and […]
Try This 3-Step Mental Hack to Help Your Body Heal
This simple hack in 3 parts can help you reduce symptoms and help your body restore balance. First things first, you must listen to your own body!!! Your body is […]
Heart Health Month 3-Part Series
Hello friend! February is the love month, that one month where we pay attention to our hearts and the love we have to give (and receive). It is also the […]
Healing Toxic Self Shame
Do you feel like the feelings of self-shame have gone from frequent to overwhelming? Do you exhibit signs of toxic self-shame? Firstly, let’s talk about what I mean by toxic […]
How to Have Your Best Year Yet
For many, New Year’s resolutions are a “fresh start” with which to set renewed goals for self-improvement. Maybe to save for that new place? Or maybe you want to learn […]
Puerto Rican ‘Limbers’ Recipe
Have you ever heard of a “limber”? It is the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer months when I was growing up in Puerto Rico. It is […]
Vegan Quinoa Tots Recipe – Easy Vegan Cookbook
Today’s vegan recipe is an awesome plant-based, healthier version of the popular Tater Tots, featured in “The Friendly Vegan Cookbook” by authors Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn. Part of the […]
Natural Ways To Manage Hemorrhoids
There are some home remedies that can be used to relieve symptoms and cure external hemorrhoids faster, complementing the treatment by the doctor. Some good examples are the sitz bath […]
Stress Causing Your Blood Pressure to Rise? Try One Of These
Does all the stress of today’s work making your blood pressure rise? The world of herbal medicine has a lot to offer and I wanted to share a bunch of […]
Real Wellness with NFL star Ricky Williams | Jovanka Ciares
Today I have a really awesome treat. I met Ricky Williams (the ‘Heisman Healer’) a few months ago and loved his commitment to excellence in his career as an NFL […]
4 Ways to Manage Stomach Reflux and Heartburn
An excellent home remedy for heartburn is to eat 1 toast or 2 crackers, since they absorb the acid that is causing the acidity in the larynx and throat, reducing […]
Three Ways to Combat Dandruff Naturally
Struggling with dandruff? Many of us do. Dandruff can be caused by a variety of reasons: from poor hygiene and low-quality hair products, to fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis or other […]
How To Address the Lack of Diversity in the World of Wellness
There is a big diversity gap in the wellness world. If you attend a yoga class in places like New York City, Chicago or Los Angeles, you will see mostly […]
5 of the Most Powerful Medicinal Plants Backed by Science
Chances are, you have heard of these herbs and how powerful they are. You have heard me talk about them many times or your family or ancestors may have used […]
How to Manage Sore Throat, Inflammation, Laryngitis and Cough
There are a few ways to calm and relieve a sore throat and persistent cough using natural remedies. People who want to use natural remedies to treat sore throat and […]
Cooking Spices that EAT FAT and Help You Lose Inches
The best way to ensure your weight loss plan is successful, is to include tasty and satisfying foods in your daily meal plan. It’s just a matter of preparing your […]
Three Medicinal Mushrooms You Should Know About | The Power of Mushrooms
Three medicinal mushrooms you should know about – the Power of Mushrooms I’ve been learning about and becoming obsessed with mushrooms for the last couple of years. I’m truly in […]
How Does THIS Help You Lose Weight
We all know that carrying excess weight has health consequences, including increased risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and even depression, also, lower self-esteem, aches and pains, etc. For patients […]
Post Workout Recovery Smoothie
Whether working out at home or at a gym, this is one of my favorite drinks after a workout. I always include the ingredients below in my morning smoothie to […]
Your Gut Health Questions Answered with Dr Mary Pardee
Today, I have Dr Mary Pardee functional medicine doctor and Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in integrative gastroenterology and gut-brain health to some of the most popular questions I hear from […]
2-Herb Blend To Help You Lose Weight
In these stressful times when we need feel good experiences, it is very common for people to increase the amount of sugar and sugary-converted foods as they trigger the release […]
Salsa Verde (Chimichurri Sauce) Recipe
Today I have the 2nd video recipe with guest Executive Chef Verite Mazzola, who is teaching us how to make a super easy and extra yummy salsa verde (a take […]
Awesome Vegan Mexican Dish from La Vida Verde
Today I have a very special recipe feature. It’s a mushroom cocktail from the #vegan cookbook: “La Vida Verde: Plant-Based Mexican Cooking with Authentic Flavor” by @la_yoselin, chef and founder […]
Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook Interview
Today, I’m interviewing the Authors of the Vegan Ketogenic Diet book, Whitney Lauritsen and Nicole Derseweh. To get the book, https://amzn.to/3aqTzyJ I’ve been curious about a low starch, low simple […]
Stop Emotional Eating with Hypnosis
Today I have a very special video, talking to my friend and renowned hypnotherapist Grace Smith. After so many of you shared that you are “eating your emotions” and “stress […]
How To Manage Stress-Induced Diarrhea and Constipation
The stress of today’s world, now compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to digestive disruption that could manifest in either constipation or diarrhea, among other uncomfortable symptoms. The recurring […]
Stress Relief Herbal Compress
The stress of the new world we’re living in can be is overwhelming and can cause a reduction in our immunity response. Adding to the risk, is the toll that […]
Fever Reducing Tea Blend
When trying to bring a fever down, herbal remedies can help cool the body down. The herbs can stimulate the circulatory system, help your body sweat, pushing pathogens out of […]
Three Oils That Protect your Respiratory System
The US Surgeon General said in an interview last week: “… we would rather prevent disease than treat disease”. The worldwide struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic has made this more […]
Immunity Boosting Herb-Infused Vinegar
This is an incredibly versatile herb infused vinegar, based on the original recipe made famous by the story of the 4 thieves who, legend has it, during the black plague […]
Herbal Tonic for the Cold, Flu, Other Respiratory Illnesses
This powerful tonic can be used by people who are perfectly healthy and trying to stay healthy and those with the cold, the flu and other symptoms. If you have […]
How to Make Hand Sanitizer at Home
In light of the continued spread and worldwide struggle with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the CDC’s directive to practice social distancing and other guidelines, many of you have asked if […]
Coronavirus: Can Herbal Medicine Help Protect You?
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc around the world, not just in the health of people but in our psyche and in the world economy as a whole. We don’t know […]
Easy Sauce Recipe: Black Garlic Sauce
*To get a copy of my cookbook: http://ebookbundle.jovankaciares.com/ For months, I’ve been wanting to create a few video recipes featuring easy-to-make recipes that can dress veggies and salads and make […]
La Rayia’s: Providing Healthy Meals to Homeless in LA
Today I have a super special video for you. A few months ago, I learned about and visited a new Bodega (little market in Spanish) owned and run by a […]
Five Chemicals Banned In Europe (Sold in the USA)
Did you know there are toxic food chemicals allowed to be used in the foods you consume and feed your children? And what’s even more shocking if that many other […]
Five Veggies That Burn Belly Fat
Belly fat, why are you still with me? That’s the question most of us have asked of the little extra round soft stuff in our mid-sections. Belly fat is not […]
Why losing Weight Is Hard (And What You Can Do About It)
What is the one thing you might be missing that could lead to long term, healthy weight loss. For years, dieters have been told that less calories equal more weight […]
4 Tips to an Effective Cleanse at Home
Many people find cleanses and detoxes appealing as a way to reaffirm a commitment to healthy eating, especially at the start of a new year. While I certainly understand the […]
How To Improve Memory with Herbal Blends
How’s your memory? Do you forget people’s names, can’t remember if you turned the stove off, forgot the wallet yet again!? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Memory decline can happen […]
Vegan Keto Diet – Is it possible? Is It Healthy?
My clients keep asking me about the ketogenic diet and whether it is healthy. More importantly, they (and I) want to know if you can do keto and still follow […]
Foods and Herbs To Help Manage Earaches
These alternative remedies can be administered alongside necessary antibiotics as additional synergistic treatment. Try one of the following 3 remedies, ideally one at a time. Check out the video below […]
Upset Tummy Be Gone | How To Soothe Your Tummy
We’ve all been there: a squeezy feeling in the pit of your stomach, and gas bubble that feels trapped and causing pain, a bloated stomach that makes you look 4 […]
Dark Spot Corrector Trick
Struggling with dark spots on your face, shoulders, arms and back? This is a soothing and repairing remedy for people with dark spots due to hyperpigmentation caused by acne or […]
Back Acne Herbal Blend
Struggling with back or body acne? Back acne is one of the most annoying skin conditions: most of us don’t notice until it’s become aggressive, it tends to be stubborn […]
Magnesium Foot Spray for Insomnia
Struggling with sleepless, achy nights? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night with cramps? Or perhaps you just can’t wind down after an overwhelming day? This super […]
Herbal Ideas for Hyperactive Children
Children around the world seem to be getting diagnosed more and more with hyperactivity and impulsivity. It’s estimated that 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. […]
Improve Menstrual Cramps
Each month, the lining of a woman’s uterus produces chemicals called prostaglandins, which help the muscles of the uterus to contract and expel tissue and fluids during menstruation.
If the levels of prostaglandins rise a lot, they cause strong contractions of the uterine muscle which are called pains, menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
The Poopy Fish Tank – Dr Romeo, Part II
Dr Romeo (founder and CEO of Roots Nutrition) – www.RootsNutrition.com sat to chat a few days ago and I had such a great time learning and sharing healthy truth bombs […]
The Poopy Fish Tank | Interview with Dr Romeo
A few months ago, I met the owner of a supplement company that specializes in green powders and other herbal blends for detox, cleansing, reducing inflammation and restoring balance in […]
Get Rid Of Canker Sores
The inside of the mouth is lined with a delicate mucus. Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are a type of sore that occur in said mucosa, and they differ from […]
Whiter Teeth At Home In 5 Minutes A Day
You love teas and herbal remedies as much as I do… but after months of drinking teas, coffee and other drinks, your teeth are looking a bit yellowish… what do […]
Copper Vessel Water Benefits
Storing water in a copper vessel creates a natural purification process. It can kill all the microorganisms, molds, fungi, algae and bacteria, present in the water that could be harmful […]
Wellness Plan for Psoriasis
Western medicine is not clear about what causes psoriasis. In the word of alternative treatment, it is believed that a weakened immunity, unhealthy gut and poor nutrition can increase the chances of developing or exacerbating this condition.
10 Rules to Live By
Have you ever been curious, really curious, about the rules, traditions and dogmas you follow? Have you ever take time to analyze or think through some of the “rules” given to you by your school, your parents, your religion, your society? Do these rules work for you?
Herbal Plan For Dry Persistent Cough
I’ve had a cough for 8 straight weeks! Got a cold 2 months ago and the silly cough stayed and stayed. 8 weeks later, I was freaking out, not knowing […]
Endometriosis Pain Management
Struggling with endometriosis pain? There’s much you can do. First of, check out the video below for details, then check out the notes below the video. Here are the foods […]
Treat Sunburn at Home
Sunburn! Can happen at any time in the year and regardless of whether you’re at the beach, at a picnic, climbing Machu Pichu or skiing. They are never fun and […]
Herbs that Help Manage PMS
90% of women report having painful menstrual cramps from time to time. In parts of the world, women use fennel seeds to relieve cramps and pain during menses. In studies […]
Natural Herbal Blend for Chronic Pain
Medical and recreational cannabis is all the rage today and for good reason. When it come to treating and managing chronic pain cannabis is considered one of the most effective […]
A Time of Rest and Contemplation: Thanksgiving 2018
Most of my family doesn’t celebrate or observe this weekend in the traditional way. Instead, we use it as a time for remembrance, rest and contemplation. And a chance to […]
Herbal Preparation for Mood Swings
Mood swings are a normal part of life. Temporary ups and downs in your state of mind are not that uncommon and should not be a cause for concern, unless […]
Fever Blister / Cold Sores Herbal Blend Suggestions
Have a fever blister? Those nasty, painful, ugly things you sometimes get on your lips, nose or even in your eyes (yikes)! The herbal world has a ton of alternatives […]
Better than a XANAX… to help you RELAX & Good Sleep
These 2 substances can help you relax, reduce anxiety and sleep better without creating dependency or addiction. What am I talking about? Melatonin and Valerian root. Check out this video […]
THIS will kill a cold in a FLASH | Dragon’s Breath
Got a nasty call that lingers for days and days? Not feeling any better after a week?! Try this remedy when you have a lingering cold with chest congestion and […]
5 Tips To Stay Healthy When Stress Is High
Let’s say you’re traveling, working crazy hours or overwhelmed with school. You’re running in a million direction and can’t really pay attention to your diet or your routine. What to […]
Food Poisoning? Try these 5 Tips At Home
Food poisoning is the worst! We’ve all been there: food is tasty but perhaps a little greasy and after a great now out things take a turn for the worse. […]
Hypnosis for Weight Loss and MORE
Do you know hypnosis? No, not the silly comedic skits you may have seen at college or the scary (and deeply untrue) thing that caused Chris to drop to the […]
Produce Market Visit
Today, my friend Raul and I went to a produce market to get fruit and veggies at dirty cheap prices…. No, not a farmer’s market. This is an outdoor produce […]
Vegan Restaurant Outing
I went with my friend and fellow #vegan, Raul Ramirez, of VR Vegan to this super yummy Ethiopian Restaurant right on the heart of LA. It had been well over […]
5 Surprising Reasons why I use Apple Cider Vinegar all the Time (And The Best Way To Take It)
Yes, we all know how amazing apple cider vinegar is but do you know how good? Here are the top 5 reasons why I take it all the time and […]
How to Manage Gum Disease At Home
What are the best remedies to help maintain teeth and gum health, control gum disease, gingivitis, gum inflammation, bad breath, etc.? Here are 5 amazing ways I use to keep […]
6 Sugar Craving Hacks
Today, most of us struggle with sugar cravings and more than a few of us are downright sugar addicted! So what to do? While there are a dozen options I […]
Detox Oil Massage (Abhyanga)
An Abhyanga Massage is a warm oil, self-administered massage that helps balance your physical constitution, moisturize the skin, helps the skin to release toxins, and is known to help tone […]
How Acupuncture Can Help Your Chronic Pain
Today I have such a treat! My friend, amazing vegan and acupuncturist / Chinese medicine man Raul Ramirez is here to show you how acupuncture can help reduce tension and […]
Your Best Skin Ever with this Eczema Salve
When dealing with eczema and any other inflammatory auto-immune condition, starting with the diet and supplementation could be critical. My clients with eczema are always advised by their doctors to […]
Stay Healthy While Traveling | My Top 5 Travel Essential Products
I love travel! Visiting new places, learning about new cultures, people, ways of living. I especially love trying the local foods. Even as a vegan, I rarely run out of […]
Herbal Blend That Fights Stress, Fatigue and Burnout
Stress and metabolism play a significant role in the process of cleansing, weight loss, disease prevention and keeping your body strong and healthy. Your immune function, your ability to absorb […]
Cure-All Lentil Soup from Sweet Potato Soul
Today’s blog is a super awesome vegan recipe from my dear friend Jenné Claiborne’s new book Sweet Potato Soul. I love soups so decided to make one of the soups […]
How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Suffering from dark circles under your eyes? You’re not alone. Millions of men and women suffer from them on a daily basis. The reasons are as numerous as there are […]
Home Made Colon Cleanse
At any point in the year, a homemade colon cleanse can be very helpful to help flush out some of the toxins in your body. These toxins can be a […]
Coaching Session And Colitis Herbal Blends with Vince Lia
Today I’m featuring a new client, a friend, who also happens to be a great wellness warrior and vegan YouTuber… Vince Lia! Vince mentioned that he was struggling with colitis […]
UTI prevention: Uqora’s founder explains how to cover your bases
A few weeks ago, I met Jenna Ryan, a wellness advocate and entrepreneur who had such a relevant and poignant story, I asked her if she could share it here […]
6 Perfect Home Diarrhea Herbal Preparations
Diarrhea is the watery or loose stools that happen three or more times a day. It is important to note that diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom of […]
Pink Eye (Conjuntivitis) Suggestions
Suffering from pink eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis is a rather uncomfortable infection that looks pretty nasty, although it’s fairly harmless. Most of us have had it (or […]
An Herbal Flu Blend You’ve Never Heard of Before
Suffering from the flu? Don’t want to take the flu shot (your personal reasons are personal)? Or just got a nasty cold and just want to shorten it as much […]
3 Teas That Can Improve Your Focus and Memory… WITHOUT CAFFEINE
When people ask me about what to take to stay alert without the caffeine, I always go to these 3 herbs. They are popular today, most people have either heard […]
7 Herbs To Detox During Fall
Autumn is the best time of the year to cleanse your body of unwanted toxins and get rid of the excess waste that may be keeping you feeling slow and […]
Herbs to Ease Heartburn, GERD and Acid Reflux
Have you ever suffered from that awful burning sensation at the top of your stomach? Or what about stomach pain, stinging sensation in the throat and chest, and persistent throat […]
Wonder Woman Smoothie (With Power Herbs)
This is my favorite “Wonder Woman” smoothie! This smoothie will make you feel like a true wonder woman because it includes my favorite herbal blend, the Athena Woman’s Blend! I […]
Learn To Poo The Right Way
How are your bathroom trips? If you suffer from too much gas, bloating, indigestion, constipation or any other digestive issues, chances are there’s just too much “poo” or debris in […]
Top 5 Herbs that Help Digestion
In my experience as an herbalist and a patient suffering from fibroids and endometriosis, I’ve found that, creating a balanced environment in your gut can allow your hormonal system to work a bit more efficiently and eventually reduce pain and discomfort until your body returns to a balanced state.
Favorite Herbs For Sleeplessness And/Or Low-Level Anxiety
On this video, I show you my go to “hacks” and a few herbs (including an awesome, yet simple remedy) to help your mind and body relax and manage your sleeplessness and low level anxiety.
Herbal Tonic for Feminine Health
Regardless of where you are in your life: early 20’s and enjoying singlehood, perhaps ready to conceive, struggling with hormonal issues, have absolutely no sex drive, dealing with pre menopause or menopause, just to name a few, this female tonic herb will help you for sure!
7 Principles to Health and Wealth as a Business Woman
You’re a woman entrepreneur that feels like you need to split in 3 to get things done. And too often you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. You know your body can be better and that you need to do something but don’t know what, when or how.
“Magic” Herb that kills STRESS + Ashwagandha
This little marble is called Ashwagandha and the people in India and those in the West who follow Ayurveda, have known about its amazing properties for decades.
Best DYI Mosquito Repellent
Fortunately there are natural alternatives to the toxic and chemical laden commercial mosquito repellents. Today’s video will show you one of my favorites (and one that my family in Puerto Rico uses regularly)
How To Curb Late Night Binging
You’ve done everything you can and you still have those pesky cravings. How to curb them? This video will show you what I do to help me not un-do my healthy day!
The Secret to Being “Holistically Slim”
The process of slimming down starts in our minds and soul. It begins with a realization that our bodies deserve to be treated like luxury vehicles, like 5-star hotels. Very […]
Easiest and Best Skin Scrub Ever
This is one of my favorite and easiest body scrubs you’ll ever seen. It will leave your skin looking and feeling ah-mazing.
What a Health Coach Eats, Winter Edition
I often get asked what I eat in a day and the answer to that question is “it depends”. I eat differently in winter than in summer. Here’s what I’m eating during the colder winter months!
Sore Throat/Laryngitis? You Need THESE!
On today’s video I’m sharing my tips for relieving the pain, clearing the phlegm and getting your voice back to pronto!
7 Tips To Avoid The Winter Blues
On today’s video, I’m offering some herbal remedies and holistic approaches to help relief the winter blues that may also help you manage the symptoms of SAD.
How To Manage Occasional Diarrhea
The reasons why we suffer from diarrhea as far and wide, from bacterial infection to serious autoimmune disorders. Whatever the reasons behind your loose and watery stools, one of these natural remedies might be able to help.
Gluten Free Open Avocado Toast
One of my favorite snacks, light lunches or even dinners is a simple open avocado toast on gluten free bread. This ridiculously simple dish has just 3 ingredients, takes 5 mins to prepare and has over 10 grams of protein.
Is Leaky Gut Caused by Grains?
Vegetarian or Vegan and with Food sensitivities? Listen on! So much has been said about grains causing leaky gut. Is it true? Why are we suffering from leaky gut and other gut problems when people have been eating grains for thousands of years {seemingly} without issues.
Blackberry Coconut Lime Popsicles
I love this little recipe, perfect for hot summer days but also fun if you have a sweet tooth and want to satisfy it without un-doing a great day full […]
Essential Oils for Digestive Health
Essential oils are very effective because they provide fast-acting results, such as symptom relief and antimicrobial effects.
How Detox Can Help Your Digestion
Much has and can be said about detox and its benefits for overall health. But can it help you with your tummy troubles? I believe so and here’s how.
Over Eating And Feeling Miserable? Use these!
This is a little recipe I take with me everywhere I travel and have at home for those days when I overeat and/or eat away from home, meaning we might be eating things I normally avoid.
The ONE Thing That Helped Me Heal From IBS
The most common uses of glutamine pare to lose weight fast, burn fat and build muscle. But we now also know that this powerful animo acid is very helpful in treating leaky gut and improving my symptoms of IBS.
4 Easy Ways To Heal Your Gut
Did you know that the function of your immune system, the state of your mental health, the pain or lack thereof in your joints, and even whether or not you have seasonal allergies can all be determined by one thing?
Restore Gut Health with This ONE ingredient
Have you heard of Reishi mushroom? You may not want to toss your next salad with some reishi mushrooms (yeah, they are really bitter), but when you hear what all this little ‘shroom can do, you may decide to add it to your supplement regiment!
DIY Digestive Blend For All Body Types
So you’ve been farting stinky bombs for days. Maybe even haven’t popped properly or feel like you should poop a bigger one but it hasn’t come. What to do?
Can Meditation Cure Racism?
Kara Dansky proposes something that some people may consider controversial: meditation to address and move away from racism. Is it possible?
Wellness Smackdown Live in NYC
The first ever Wellness Smackdown Live Event is here. I’m beyond excited, humbled and honored to bring this labor of love to you! So here are the details: The EVENT […]
Vegan Raw Chocolate Mousse
Here’s another awesome vegan recipe that is filled with antioxidants and micronutrients and none of the bad stuff in commercial chocolates.
Immune Boosting Herbs
Check out this video of herbs and supplements that have drawn attention from researchers for their immunity protecting properties!
Chia Pudding Parfait
This ridiculously easy and simple recipe is one I do 2-3x per week. So I wanted to share here with you my high protein chia pudding parfait! Check out the recipe in the video
What’s The Daniel Diet
Have you heard of the Daniel Diet? It is based on the book of Daniel on the bible, which is often credited as the ancient foundation for a plant-based diet. On Chapter 10, the book describes the vegan fast the Prophet Daniel followed: “I ate no delicacies, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”
Raw Cacao Energy Balls
These are so easy and so amazing for you I had to share here! I make these when I’m running out of superfoods, to kind of use them all and the make a big shopping run and get all the new batch of fresh, new supplements. Get the recipe on this video!
My Diet Is Better Than Yours + Elimination Recap
Thank you so much for tuning in to ABC’s MY DIET IS BETTER THAN YOURS. It was an incredible experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As you probably […]
New ABC Show “My Diet Is Better Than Yours” Hosted by Shaun T & Starring Jovanka Ciares!
AH-MAZING NEWS! I’ll be starting along with 4 other celebrity trainers and Shaun T of Insanity Workouts on a new show that will air on ABC prime time. The show, called “My […]
How To Improve Your Vision Naturally
Triphala is an ayurvedic herbal formula that comes in pills and powders and it’s used to support digestion, maintain regularity, assist natural internal cleansing and nourishing the entire body.
Benefits Of Moringa
Have you heard of Moringa? Is the new IT girl in the world of super foods!
Home Remedies For Acid Reflux
Have your suffered from acid reflux? The diaphragm helps keep acid in your stomach but sometimes, some of the acids that help break down food during digestion can trickle up, moving to the esophagus and causing symptoms like…
Home Remedies For Bad Breath (Halitosis Cure)
Halitosis can be caused by a number of conditions in the gut or even beyond. My first suggestion is to go to your doctor and make sure you don’t have parasites, ulcers, IBS or any other condition that may be exacerbating this issue.
What Does It Mean When You Crave Salt (And How To Stop It)
Do you feel like you crave salt regularly? Think you eat way too may salty foods? Or maybe not enough? Yes, eating too much salt is bad, but eating too little is bad too. Salt is necessary to control the balance of body fluids, provide vital trace minerals and is crucial for growth and reproduction. So do you have cravings?
How To Keep Your Body Healthy During Fall/Winter
Here are some of the easy steps you can take in the next few days to prepare your body for the harsh winter, prevent diseases and staying strong and happy.
Simple Hummus Recipe + Vegan
This week, I’m doing a collaboration with chef Jenne Claiborne and she is going to show you how to make the yummiest, quickest, prettiest, easiest beet hummus there is!
Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Do you like to eat healthy and enjoy recipes that are fun and tasty but hate the fact that many yummy recipes are covered in cheese and other not-so-healthy ingredients?’
Best Way To Flavor Water
My herbal professor used to say never drink water alone, add herbs to get all the benefits and healing properties of the herbs. Perfect way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Here are the favorite things I add to my water every day.
Tips to reduce sugar cravings Part 2
In the previous video we spoke about sugar addiction and how you can get rid of it. I wanted to create a second video to give you even more tips to finally get rid of sugar in your life.
This is dubbed the SWEET POISON
Being addicted to sugar is a biological disorder, driven by hormones and neurotransmitters that take you to need more and more sugar and take you to eat in excess uncontrollably. This is the reason why almost 70% of Americans and 40 percent of children are overweight.
How To Use Palo Santo To Cleanse Your Space
Many years ago in my native Puerto Rico, I discovered a wonderful bark that has been used for centuries in South America for its energetically cleansing and healing properties and now it’s becoming more and more popular in the rest of the world: Palo Santo (Spanish for Holy Wood).
International Left-Handers Day
It’s International Left-Handers Day 2015. I’m kinda proud of being left handed but life wasn’t as easy for lefties in the past as it may be now.
Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss
This is one of the easiest smoothie recipes for weight loss. But it can be done as a juice or a smoothie (retaining the fiber). It’s a truly awesome recipe to help you burn fat from around the belly, increase your metabolism and lose weight.
Best Natural Sugar Substitute
This new sugar option who is a great natural sugar substitute is also one of the best sugars for diabetic people. Diabetic patients can use this sugar for many reasons. But first, let me show you what it is!
Home Remedy For Yeast Infections
This video is for the ladies in my life (sorry guys) who have suffered from pesky and sometimes painful yeast infections. If you are a woman, chances are you have or will have a yeast infection at least once in your lifetime. I’ll show you the home remedies for yeast infection that helped me.
How To Support Someone With Depression
How to support someone with depression? There’s a lot being said about people who suffer from it and how to get help but I feel like not a lot is being said or expressed by those who have a loved one that suffers from depression.
How Constellation Therapy Can Affect Your Weight, Health And Happiness
There’s a unique type of detox (or cleanse) work that is more energetic and has to do with family dynamics. Your relationship with your family can affect your weight, health and happiness. I’ve interviewed here a Familiy Constellation facilitator and therapist to learn a bit more about this powerful type of work.
The Power Of Words
Every day for a month I said negative and demeaning words to what I called the “bad apple”. Things like “you’re nasty, fat and ugly. You’re stupid and incapable. You can’t do anything right. Why do you even try! You suck and I hate you”.
The other half, the “good apple” heard beautiful words of encouragement. I told her things like: “you are so smart, amazing, sweet and gentle. You are amazing and I am in awe of you, you are the best, I love you”. The first 7-10 days not much was happening… but then things started to change.
Home-Made Candida Treatment
This home-made candida treatment is my go-to remedy to get rid of the symptoms of candida in a flash. An anti candida diet is key to control candida overgrowth but this video will show you one of the best home remedies for candida I’ve seen. Hope it helps!
Foods That Detox Every Time You Eat Them
Check out These amazing foods that detox your body every time to eat them. No need for cleanses and juices. Just add these foods that naturally detox to your diet and you’ll help out your natural detox channels.
Food Allergy Elimination Diet
Ever wonder how to do a food allergy elimination diet? IF you are having food allergies or intolerances, you might want to eliminate certain foods from your diet for a few weeks, allow your body to heal and then slowly re-introduce foods to help you learn what helps and what doesn’t.
How To Become Vegetarian or Vegan
Interested in a transition to vegetarian or vegan? Overwhelmed about the prospect? Here are my tips on how to become vegan without feeling deprived!
The Blue Zones Project Review
Have you heard of the Blue Zones? A guy named Dan Buettner started following people in certain pockets of the world to live well into their 80’s and 90’s with […]
How To De-Fart Your Veggies
This simple trick will help you enjoy foods like broccoli and beans without the gas and bloating. Learn how to “de-fart” your vegetables here!
Best Natural Hair Mask
People ask me all the time how do I keep my hair strong, healthy and shiny even when it’s processed and straightened.
Well, the secret is out on this video! Here’s the secret hair mask I’ve been using for years!
How To Prevent Premature Aging Naturally
Science has discovered the true underlying cause of disease: free radicals. Avoiding the damage caused by inflammation, acidity and free radicals can be as simply as keeping these 2 foods and ingredients out of your diet.
Natural Products Expo 2015 Highlights
Last weekend I traveled to the Anaheim convention center to check out one of the largest natural foods expo in the word, Natural Products Expo West. Check out the new trends in healthy options, plant-based foods, supplements and clean, conscious living.
Tips To Improve Your Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month so this video celebrates how important nutrition is in our lives.
Here are 5 ways to celebrate and help you make better nutrition choices.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
You can have healthy, home-made soup in just 20 minutes. Very easy, quick and totally yummy vegan butternut squash soup.
Wonderful Vegan Recipes – GET THE BOOK!!!
Cook! Easy Recipes For The Busy Wellness Warrior Cookbook with healthy, hearty and delicious plant-based dishes for those busy people who want to get healthier, have renewed energy, gorgeous skin […]
The Ultimate Food-Based Detox. – GET THE BOOK!!!
Cleanse! The 3-Week Ultimate Detox Challenge The Cleanse! 3-week Ultimate Detox Diet is not quite a diet but rather a start-up guide to a lifestyle that promotes a nutrition regimen […]
This is the WORST protein powder EVER! – WHEY
Do you even know where Whey comes from? It’s a byproduct of milk that is produced during the cheese making process. By definition, it is the waste of the cheese processing industry. It is a very popular supplement that many doctors consider toxic! So what is it and why is it bad for you?!
How To Practice Self Love
Today, I want you acknowledge and honor your needs and feelings and practice some kindness and compassion with yourself. You can try some of these 5 different ideas on the video below.
Your Favorite Smoothies Are Making You Fat!
Smoothies are all the rage and with good reason and you want to use them also to detox or lose weight and you may have been doing them for a while for nothing seems any different!
3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 3
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 2
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
3 Day Winter Detox (Vegan & Food Based) – Day 1
During winter, it is very hard to do a juice only or smoothie or raw foods cleanse. Your body craves warming foods that are grounding, nurturing and comforting. We could still boost our detox channels with a food-based winter detox. Here’s how to do it.
What Is SHILAJIT And How It Can Help You!
I had abdominal surgery a few months ago to remove benign (but pesky) tumors in my uterus (also known as fibroids). I’ve been using a few alternative treatments to help me recover faster and more effectively. Taking Shilajit was one of the main things I used to manage pain and reduce the inflammation associated with major surgery.
The Best Of All Yoga Breathing Exercises
Also known as alternate nostril breathing, this is a wonderful practice that you learn in yoga classes and all. This video will show you how.
What Your Poop Says About You
This video will show you the types of poo that you and me have all done and the one tea remedy that helps me get rid of long term constipation in a flash!
Review Of The Most Common Natural Remedies For Constipation
We are all highly constipated, it’s true. While this is a billion dollar industry, someone we are still confused about which of the most popular remedies are the most effective. So I’ve decided to look at the top 5 most popular ones in terms of use and give you my take on each of them.
Ways To Keep Warm In The Cold Months
A variety of foods can help the body stay warm during these winter months. Here are some of the grains, spices and oils give the body energy to keep warm.
Natural Remedy For Bloating
So you had a great big ass meal and now you’re bloated and gassy. What to do? Here’s a real simple concoction tea that will kill that bloat in just a few minutes.
Natural Insomnia Remedies
Apart from the average things you already know: establishing consistent bedtime routine, eating a clean diet, avoid caffeine and large meals at night, there are a couple of supplements and this one awesome herbal remedy that you can use to help you get a good night sleep! Check out the video below.
Moxibustion for Injury Healing
I had abdominal surgery a few weeks ago to remove benign (but pesky) tumors in my uterus (also known as fibroids). I’ve been using a few alternative treatments to help me recover faster and more effectively. Using a moxa stick or moxibustion is one of the ways I’m managing pain and reduce inflammation associated with major surgery.
Quinoa’s Dirty Little Secret
The price of quinoa has tripled since 2006, making it almost impossible for the people of the Andes, the original consumers of quinoa, to afford it any more! If you’re a vegan or vegetarian or someone who is just trying to eat a little more consciously, you probably consume quinoa fairly often. You probably consider things like sustainability, water and energy footprint and in general are aware of the effect your choices make on the lives of thousands around the world.
Recovering from Fibroid Surgery the Holistic Wellness Way
I’ve been home with friends and family recovering from abdominal surgery to remove a pesky fibroid (myomectomy) that sort of died inside of me and was wrecking undo havoc in my life. I’m getting stronger and feeling better and I wanted to share here some of the alternative holistic treatments I’m doing from home to help speed my recovery.
Hypnosis For Sugar Addiction
Our favorite Hyno Therapist Grace Smith is back with a powerful self-hypnosis video to help us manage and finally overpower those crazy sugar cravings. This video can change your life […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)
This soup is a fun, healthier version of the traditional Butternut Squash soup, which tends to be prepared with heavy cream and butter. Check it out!
Why I’m Switching To A Bamboo Toothbrush (And Get A Chance To Win One)
Throughout the years, as I continue learning about how to be respectful and honor myself and my home (planet earth), I’ve made major changes that I believe are better for my body and for the environment. So with my latest switch, I wanted to tell you a bit about my experience in hopes that it can help you make a conscious decision. And here it is: A Bamboo Brush!
Healthy Sugar Alternatives
In the previous video (Check It Out Here) I spoke about the dangers of aspartame and all the crappy artificial sweeteners. Here, I’m about to give you some options of natural, low calorie sweeteners that you can use in your recipes and drinks.
The Dangers of Aspartame
Did you know that 80% of all complaints to the FDA are for adverse reactions to ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial (you know, like plastic apples are artificial) sweetener 200x sweeter than sugar so it is used widely. It can be found in over 6,000 products.
Are You Concerned About The Spread Of Ebola?
People are so concerned about Ebola -which is a highly contagious, terrifying and yet rare virus, with the media and our collective voices slowly creeping up to near panic
While nobody seems terribly concerned about the chemicals and toxins in our food that are killing your loved ones by the millions.
Ebola has killed 1 human in the US as of mid Oct 2014 and heart disease killed 500k in the last 12 months.
Natural Remedies For Dry Cough
A constant dry cough still irritates and causes fatigue, which can weaken your immunity, making you susceptible to more problems. See the never ending loop?!
Here are my tips and home remedy for getting rid of that nasty dry cough!
How To Do Oil Pulling
On this video I want to focus on a single, simple yet powerful detoxifying technique that’s all the rage these days. Oil pulling! A fantastic, simple practice that will keep your teeth looking amazing and your gut from too many toxins. So What the heck is oil pulling?
Herbs That Help You Detox
Apart from doing food-based detoxes a couple of times per year, detox herbs taken regularly can help keep toxins at bay. These are some of the herbs I’ve used for years and that are mild tasting and really awesome at reducing toxins in the body and maintaining balance and health.
Snacks The Help You Detox
On this video, I’ll give you 6 foods that you can eat as snacks or in meals which are very healthy, yummy and have a detoxifying effect in your body.
I Healed After Years Of Pain And Stiffness With This AMAZING Product!
After 3 weeks of using Shilajit the stiffness in my groin started to go away and I could finally stretch without pain. About 8 weeks later, I could stretch my legs farther than I could in over 3 years and I slowly want back to salsa dancing and yoga
STOP! Eating These Toxic Snacks
Check out the foods (namely snacks) that are marketed as healthy alternatives but that you should avoid like the plague because they are way too toxic for you.
The ONLY Thing That Helps Me Stay Organized In A Crazy Busy World
I’ve tried many systems to stay organized and disciplined and was always left looking for me. On this video I’ll show you the ONLY thing that has been effective for me and now it is used by my entire team!
3 Foods That Speed Up Metabolism
Learn the 3 top foods that will boost your metabolism in a flash. You’ll be shocked about one of them! These foods are already probably in your home and I have no doubt that you love them. They are tasty and fun and also happen to be powerful foods that are almost magical at helping you speed up and increase your metabolic rate.
Metabolism and Plant Based Diet with Eco Vegan Gal
I have a very special guest: the Eco-Vegan Gal Whitney Lauritsen. She is an online content creator, social media specialist, YouTube superstar and healthy living crusader.
Tips To Help You Speed Up Your Metabolism
On this video you will learn what the heck is metabolism, how it affects your weight management and 5 tips that keep my clients’ metabolism nice and high and their weight nice and low.
Quinoa Salad – Simple Vegan Recipes, Part 3 with Jovanka Ciares
For the last recipe of our “5 Ingredient Vegan” cooking series, we are putting together a quinoa salad. Remember those days where you have a few leftover ingredients from the […]
Cinnamon Tahini Cookies – Simple Vegan Recipes, Part 2
I’M MAKING VEGAN COOKIES! Think it’s too hard or not tasty? Think again. Part 2 of a 3-part cooking series is a crazy easy recipe for cinnamon tahini cookies! So […]
Sweet Potato Falafel – Simple Vegan Recipes, Part 1
I’ve been wanting to create a series of cooking videos to show you how easy it is to eat a clean, healthy diet without breaking the bank. I’m really fortunate […]
Natural Heartburn Remedies Tummy Tuck Series, Part 5
Acid Reflux happens as a result of indigestion, when the digestive acids from the stomach flow up into the esophagus. This causes acid reflux and results in burning sensation in […]
Home Remedies For Indigestion – Tummy Tuck Series, Part 4
Part 4 of the Tummy Tuck Series is here! Today’s topic is all about INDIGESTION! Indigestion refers to an upset stomach. Some of the symptoms to look for include belching […]
Food Combining Diet, Tummy Tuck Series, Part 3
We have talked about the food combining principles here a few times before. I’ve been following these principles in one form or another for years and I credit them for […]
How To Relieve Bloating – Tummy Tuck Series, Part 2 with Jovanka Ciares
Bloating can truly wreck havoc in your day. Imagine being at work…getting ready for a staff meeting and you start to not feel well. Your clothes don’t fit and you […]
What Wrecks A Havoc In Your Digestion – Tummy Tuck Series Part 1 of 5
Welcome to part 1 of a 5 part video series about improving your digestion and easy, home-made remedies for the most common digestive ailments out there. But before we dive […]
How I Managed My Uterine Fibroids
My fibroids were one of the first reasons (ulcers being the other) why I started to learn about wellness, which eventually lead to a career change and a live-long passion.
I Want A Plant-Based Diet (But Don’t Call Me A Vegan!)
Are you ready try a plant-based diet, but having trouble going 100% vegan? Maybe you’re the kind that says I just can’t give up your cheese plate or you just want to order the occasional fish plate when you go out to dinner. Or you just simply need some structure to help you add more veggies into every single one of your plates.
How To Make A Detox Bath
Detox is a process your body does naturally without us even knowing it. However, the capacity of your body’s detoxification process is not endless. AND your body may not be equipped to handle the barrage of toxicity is it exposed to.
3 Reasons To Detox And 3 Ways To Start
The more toxins we are exposed to, the harder the body has to work at eliminating these toxins. The list of toxins that could potentially harm our bodies is almost endless. You haven’t even left your house, and you’re already ingesting dozens of these chemicals, pollutants and carcinogens.
How Do You Get Rid Of Cellulite?
Can you really get rid of cellulite? This is the age-old question for the roughly 80% of women out there suffering from pesky cellulite. The short answer is YES! I believe you can. The long answer is, this is a very complex question and the answer can vary from person to person, depending on your diet, lifestyle, genes, even your level of toxicity (which varies from person to person).
Why I Only Use Products That Do Not Test On Animals
15 Billion animals are burned, tortured and operated on (with NO anesthesia) every year to test your cosmetics, cleaners and perfumes. 15 BILLION! Why do they have to suffer for us to have one more bottle of perfume, one more lipstick!
The Food For Thought Summit Coming Soon!
Food For Thought: The Mind, Body, Spirit Summit! From April 14th-18th, I’ll be interviewing top wellness experts (doctors, nutritionists, therapists, coaches, best-selling authors) on how they manage to sustain a healthy lifestyle. All interviews will be available online at the Food For Thought website.
Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss And More
Intermittent fasting is all the rage, people talking about it left and right.. But what the heck it is?
This is not really a fast and it is also no (technically) a diet, but rather a WAY OF EATING.
Foods I (Still) Rely On To Prevent An Upset Stomach (Interview)
Are you part of the 91% of women that say digestion issues get in the way of their daily life? Here’s a special interview I did with Nadya, where I reveal my own story and issues with my belly, the foods that I still rely on to prevent an upset stomach and lots of tips to help you in your journey.
Home Remedies For Sinus Infections
You’re suffering from a sinus infection and it’s awful! I know, I’ve been there. You may even be on antibiotics but heck, you still have to wait a week to 10 days and suffer through bad nights and exhausting days while your body fights the infection.
Watch Me Get Hypnotized!
In this follow up video about the topic of hypnosis, I actually went a little crazy and agreed to let Grace hypnotize me in front of the camera! I thought it would be awkward and that I’d have to delete the video but the experience was very very sweet. Check out my mini-hypnosis session and see for yourself what it is all about!
The Power of Hypnosis
Do you believe in hypnosis? I must admit I didn’t until I met the woman I’m interviewing on this video. In fact, I tried hypnosis as part of a therapy session years ago and I thought it was a bunch of bologna! But when I met Grace, she was very graceful (and patient), explaining to me what hypnosis was and more importantly, what it wasn’t!! Check out this interview to learn more.
Why is Working Out So Important
I decided to interview my friend and fitness expert Sylvia Nasser. Sylvia can teach you to love workouts and motivate you like no one else I’ve ever met and I wanted to get her take on why working out is so important and how you can get motivated to shake you butt as well!
How Not To Get Sick (When Everyone Else Is)
Are you the kind that gets sick every other month? I mean, you get the flu in the fall/winter, you catch all your co-workers germs, get the summer cold that only a few get. In a nutshell, you’re sick of getting sick!
My First TEDx Talk!
My TEDx talk is part personal story, part motivational message. I poured my heart and soul into this talk, shared things that most of my closest friends didn’t know about and in the process, became stronger and wiser.
My Issues With Body Image Issues
I don’t know about you but I’m sick and tired of the skinny obsession in this country. It’s bullshit. WOMEN, we’re supposed to HAVE CURVES! I have yet to meet a man that doesn’t like curves in a woman’s body.
For me, this is a highly spirited topic and I hope this video will help motivate you and see your own beauty and worth!
Breathing Tips For Energy And Weight Loss
Yoga and Tai Chi practitioners have known this for centuries: Deep, active, conscious breathing can increase your oxygen intake even when done for just 1 to 2 minutes at a time! And these breathing exercises can increase your energy level almost instantly, help speed up your metabolism, give you clarity of mind and help reduce stress.
My Birthday Wish For You
As many people out there, I take the days leading up to my birthday to reflect on the previous year, toss away what didn’t serve me, and make space for new experiences that will help me move forward and become a better, bigger, wiser, kinder, better person. This year, I want to be open to receive and in order to do that, I need to embrace giving (you know, to open up some room for all that receiving coming my way!)
Breakfast Smoothies In 5 Minutes Or Less
I get people telling me all the time that they want to juice and blend but that they have no time. That the prep time is too long, or the clean up is a pain.
BULL CRAP! I’ve been juicing almost every day for 10+ years and blending for the last 5 or 6 and if I learned one thing during this process is that WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY!
How To Curb Sugar Cravings In 3 Easy Steps
Sugar! How much we love thee sugar! You have had a long-standing love affair with Oreos, ice cream or the “healthier” dark chocolate or vegan cookies, even though you know that stuff is not good for you. Every morning you wake up with a new will: to stay away from sugar. By night time, you’re once again totally hooked.
5 “Healthy Habits” That Are Not That Great For You
I spend my days educating people how to create lifestyle changes that will help them be healthy, stronger and extend their longevity. I also spend a lot of time debunking myths and helping people move away from habits that have long be considered “healthy” but that may be some of the stupidest things we do that are keeping us from reaching our wellness goals.
5 Mind/Spirit Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog
If you’ve ever had a dog or any pet, you know that these amazing creatures are the epitome of loyalty, of living in the moment and of absolute appreciation and love. We can learn simple, yet powerful lessons from our pets just by observing their behavior and following their leads.
My Beef With Milk
I have a bone to pick with milk. And with the people that tell us that milk is great and with the celebrities making money and trying to sell you the “white stuff”. But is it true?
The Raw Almond Milk That Will Change Your Life
Interview with a wellness warrior and founder of Mylkman, a milk alternative delivery company in Southern California. His name is Jeff Leaf and ever since I first tasted the “mylk” I wanted to meet him and pick his brain about the goodness of his product, his personal wellness journey and how’s he’s helping the world become healthier, one bottle of mylk at a time.
Is your toilet seat making you constipated?
We have spoken here many times before about lack of proper digestion and the issues related to constipation. But there is one thing we have not discussed: it is that the way you sit to poo may be adding to your digestive and constipation problems.
How To Eat Healthy When Traveling
One thing that I struggle with a lot when traveling, especially to place with traditionally little to no healthy alternative, is how to stay true to my lifestyle and making food choices that will keep me healthy and strong while on the road. Check out this video for some common sense tips that could make or break your travel experience.
Easy Healthy Picnic Alternatives
Do you like picnics as much as I do? But don’t care for some of the typical Picnic foods that people eat. Those bags of chips, fatty cheese and embutidos (or sausage-like substances) only lead to inflammation, acidity and nastiness. Not worthy when you’re trying to have a great time.
3 Simple Steps To Eliminate Negativity
Your thoughts are powerful tools that, if used positively, can help you reach your goals. On the other hand, negative thinking can affect our bodies, our work, and our plans in the same negative ways as diseases.
Can Your Health And Productivity At Work Live In Harmony?
Whether you work in an office, for yourself or are still going through school, inevitably there will be times when you are not paying attention to your diet or your personal growth practices and that could lead to a downward spiral of pure trouble and can eventually wreak havoc in your health, state of mind and your productivity at work.
7 Lessons Inspired By Nelson Mandela
Every time I think of Nelson Mandela, the great South African leader, the first thought in my mind is: “we need more like him!” We are ready and in serious need of leaders to inspire us and motivate us with action and words.
5 Minute Yoga For Flexibility, Increased Circulation and Concentration
You’ve heard of all the benefits of yoga, from improve circulation and concentration, increase strength and flexibility, to reduction of pain, better sleep, more stamina, better libido, reduce anxiety! I mean, why would you NOT want to do yoga!?!
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Some of the common substances we find at home can contribute to allergies, asthma, developmental issues in children, skin irritation and the toxicity of your body.
What Do Food Labels Mean?
You probably know what some of the food labels out there actually mean but for others, you hope for the better and just go with it.
How To Conquer Fear
Today I want to be brave and discuss how to conquer fear. I should know a thing or two about it. For over 15 years I’ve been a passionate advocate […]
6 Steps Open Your Heart And Soul
Opening your heart and soul is the first step to unleashing the unlimited power within you. You must learn to identify all the things in your conscious and subconscious mind […]
Make Positivism the Best Motivator For Change
It is part of our human nature to get a boost of energy, led by adrenaline, when we get angry. When you see or experience something that angers you, chances […]
How To Keep An Open Mind
Your ideals, values, and belief system have all been shaped and influenced by your background. Your thoughts are influenced mostly by what others taught you about where you come from, […]
6 Ideas To Positively Control Your Mind (Not The Other Way Around)
Buddha once said: “What you Think, You Become”. Thousands of years later, author Robert Collier said: “All power is from within and is therefore under our own control”. There have […]
5 Natural Beauty Tips From My Grandmother
Some of my most precious memories of my grandmother involved her teaching my sisters and I tricks and tips to get softer, shinier and more beautiful skin and hair. She would read about a particular herb, condiment or food that contained this or that vitamin.
5 Detox Tips Improve Your Energy (and Libido)
How’s Your Sex Life? Having as much as you can in bed? If you are, then by all means move on, no need to keep on reading. But if you […]
5 Best-Kept Secrets To Help Your Tummy Feel Great
We’ve all been there and hate it: The bloating, the gas, the distended abdomen, or having to untie your pants to get some a bit more comfortable. And if your […]
6 Diet Habits That Are Keeping You FAT (And What To Do About Them)
Shedding extra layers of fat and maintaining a healthy weight requires a bit of planning, a strong will and enough discipline to carry you to your goal. Dieting is not […]
Living Your Purpose – My interview with Kristen Domingue
Today’s topic is about inspiration, following your instinct and allowing your life and dreams to go from good to Great by Living Your Purpose. You and I both came into this world for a reason and are still here for a reason!
Ayurveda 101 With Nadya Andreeva
Ayurveda is an ancient practice that literally means “science of life”. I have always been very curious about the benefits of Ayurveda, ayurvedic body types, ayurvedic products and the like.
Got Any Yoga Questions? Get Your Answers Here!
Today I’m interviewing Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, yoga instructor and popular YouTuber. She’s giving me her take on the ancient practice of yoga, explaining its benefits and answering the questions you would want to ask her.
How To Get Immediate Constipation Relief
Tens of millions of people suffer from constipation more than 3 times a week. In fact, there are tons of people out there that can go up to a week without going! You shouldn’t have to suffer through that. Pooping is a natural process that should happen effortlessly 2-3 times per day if you are healthy and eat the foods that your body was genetically designed to eat.
The Fool-Proof Cure For Procrastination
Procrastination is the bane of people’s existence. The waste of time that a lot of us engage in everyday is almost sickening. The valid reasons for leaving an important task behind are as numerous as they are creative. If you are stuck on it and having a hard time figuring out what to do, check out the video to learn more!
Are The Food Ads on TV examples of False Advertising?
You may be wondering the same thing: what’s up with all the ads claiming things that are not really true. Ads about juices that are 100% fruit juice and yogurts that will help you poop better and cereals that will help you lose weight and all kinds of other “foods” that are (supposedly) great for you and will make you smart, popular, healthy and successful.
3 Surprising Diet Habits That Are Keeping You FAT (And What To Do About Them)
Shedding extra layers of fat and maintaining a healthy weight requires a bit of planning, a strong will and enough discipline to carry you to your goal. But what if some of your new dietary habits are making the process of losing weight harder? And what if other daily activities act against your weight loss efforts?
Finally! The end of PMS once as for all!
If you’re a gal (or have one in your life), you know how PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) can wreck havoc in your life for days or even weeks. But does it have to be this way?
Try these some simple things that, with time and consistent use, will help you manage and eventually kick PMS right on the butt.
Bad Mood Busters – 5 things you can do today to combat a negative mindset
We all get down or moody every now and then. It tends to happen at certain times of the year, like in winter time, or after a stressful week.
Sometimes being in a bad mood can last for a while, often without you really putting your finger on it or figuring out why!
If you are sick and tired of feeling moody or having all of these negative thoughts coming to your mind on a regular basis, you might want to try one (or more) of these 5 Bad Mood Boosters. They work wonders for me!
Flu Shot – Why I Won’t Be Getting The Flu Shot This Year (Or Ever)
Flu season is in full swing and kicking people’s butts left and right. As I’m sure you also hear every year that you should rush to get the flu vaccine. I certainly heard it from friends and other well-intentioned people but I told everyone: I’m not getting one this year or ever. And here’s why!
Can You Accept And Let Go?…(There May Be Tears On This One)
When you want something really badly, when you have poured your heart and soul, when you have worked as hard as ever, when you want things to work for you and yet they DON’T, how do you give in, let go, move on.
