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Our bodies are incredibly efficient machines, performing literally thousands of tasks each day without our knowledge. When you take in nutrition, in the form of food, your body springs into...

I am so excited to share another video with my beloved Ayurveda teacher, Dr. Jay! Since we are in the middle of winter and it is cold (very cold!) in...

One of the many positive attributes of the Beauty Detox Lifestyle is the way it naturally promotes a healthy metabolism. This is because it has been designed to continually cleanse...

Today’s story is from a very special young woman named Lindsay. When I first read Lindsey’s story, it touched my heart and I felt it was so important to share...

Ginger is one of the best all around health and beauty foods. It helps promote detoxification, elevates metabolism and immunity, and is warming without being irritating. It also provides an...

In the midst of a very busy fall, you might find yourself, perhaps more than usual, grasping for different foods to feel soothed. Whether your kids just started back into...

Hair is a big topic I get asked about a lot. There are whole sections on the best hair beauty foods in The Beauty Detox Foods. But besides directly targeting...

Over the last few years, we have heard an awful lot about gluten, with stores, restaurants and products actually highlighting their ‘gluten-free’ offerings in their advertising. I talk about eliminating...

I’ve been learning about lots of specific foods, including spices, lately in my Ayurvedic classes this semester. I’m amazed at how spices can be used like medicine- to help balance...

Fall is revving up, and you might find yourself running around your office like an unbroken pony, trying to keep it all together. After the relaxation of summer, the increased...

I’ve felt incredibly inspired and introspective in every way from my trip to Sri Lanka, including thinking deeply about tea versus coffee. Coffee seems to be more popular in the...

I feel especially motivated to write this blog after being in Sri Lanka the last few weeks, where hot water with wedges of small fresh limes squeezed in (they don’t...

Hello from Sri Lanka! I’ve been traveling over here in this amazing island country for the last few weeks, and have been astounded at how many amazing natural medicinal and...

  Many people really enjoy a hot cup of coffee with breakfast for their morning pick me up. These days there’s a new slant on this morning ritual that has...

It’s been really important to consume healthy fats. We have discussed the important role that healthy fats play in helping us keep our skin and hair soft, supple and youthful,...

  Moringa may be the ultimate superfood. Moringa is a tree — a super unusual tree, because not only is it incredibly nutritious and highly valued for its medicinal properties,...

When I started my yoga practice at home it was an incredibly freeing experience. For years I dedicated my time to practice at the studio. It was hard at times...

I am so excited to talk more with you about this staple in the Beauty Detox Lifestyle. I know many of you have asked me questions about Beauty Food Pairing...