Dr. Riley SmithQuestion: When did being “exhausted” become a status symbol? In our culture, working long hours is a sign of success and saying “busy” when asked how you’re doing is glorified, when in reality, it should be anything but. Life isn’t meant to be lived from the confines of your cubicle, and skipping lunch because there’s […]
Happy hydration! Lots of noise about these “plant waters” that are exploding all across the place. Remember the Whole Foods PR fiasco about the $7 asparagus water? Well, whats the deal? Is it really worth it?? More often than not, no. Stick with water and for extremely demanding workouts or endurance athletes consider professional grade […]
2 of my major loves in life are my slow cooker and meal prep. Throw a new pork roast recipe and I’m positively swooning. If you haven’t checked out Plaid and Paleo, Vanessa is incredibly talented and has a wealth of delicious recipes. As usual, I doubled this baby to get the most food out […]
Picking out the best sunscreen for real protection from the sun and to prevent sun damage can be confusing. Trying to find one that is not akin to slathering a toxic waste dump all over your body then baking it in on a hot summer day is CraZy-making. Its a marketing gold mine for manufacturers […]
I love this recipe for reasons (aside from a slight blueberry obsession!) Its a total make-ahead (and you know how much I love that!) Protein packed almond flour has 5g protein per serving Its also a complex carb which burns slower for longer energy in the morning Perfect grab and go INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups almond […]
Wait, what in the hell is “Ming Men”? Good question. Ming Men or “Gate of Life” is thought to be located between the two kidneys and is closely related to Jing, which was described in this previous post. Ming Men is responsible for the “fire” that fuels our bodily functions. An easy way to think […]
Yes, theres more than just “Qi”… just when you thought you had it all figured out. My apologies. But don’t freak out, seriously. Side note: I love how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) explains things so poetically. According to TCM there are “3 treasures” made up of: Qi– ok you’ve probably heard about this Shen– spirit […]
Seriously, gents. Can we just, for once, skip the boring, safe and banal selection out there of office accessories? You know, the standard issue grey or black laptop case you found at Best Buy or on Amazon? If you want to make a truly memorable impression at your next meeting and make your presentation as […]
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (pronounced: Teean Wong Boo Sheen Dahn) I love this name… “Emperor of Heaven’s Pill to Tonify the Heart” How cool is that?? This is a great formula that usually gets used for insomnia but can be used for all kinds of things like night sweats, anxiety, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, irritability, poor […]
Probiotics, probiotics, probiotics……. that word is freakin’ everywhere anymore it seems like. What to take? What to eat? What to avoid for optimal gut health? Whats it all even mean?? STOP THE INSANITY Just take a pill. Now, breathe…. Maintaining optimal gut health really is a “thing”. The gut is directly linked to […]