We often talk about doing a thorough cleaning of our house when Spring rolls around.  It just feels so good to clear out any clutter and cobwebs so that you can have a fresh start.  You enjoy the time spent inside your house more since there is nothing around to bug you.  You feel more […]

Lake Superior Ice Caves 2014 I know I have caught myself saying on more than one occasion that I am ready for spring and summer.  Yet, I’m sure that once they are here I will be whining about something associated with those seasons…’it’s raining too much’….’it’s too hot and humid’….and so on.  We all know […]

Brrr!  This sure has been a cold winter so far this year.  I know when I want to warm up, I like to grab a cozy blanket, a good book, and a nice hot cup of tea.  Unless you are already a big tea drinker and have favorite types, it can be a bit overwhelming […]

Looking for healthier options for Thanksgiving dinner this year??I found a great article by the “Detoxinista” listing paleo- friendly versions of many of our holiday favorites including:– Clean Green Bean Casserole– Grain-Free Stuffing– Mashed Cauliflower “Potatoes”– Spicy Cranberry Sauce– Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts– Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes– No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars– Grain-Free Pumpkin Bars– No-Bake […]

Happy Summer everyone!  Took a while, but it finally got here!  And now that summer is in full force, it’s important to keep healthy while adjusting to the warmer; more humid weather.  This time of year, it seems every weekend is loaded with everything from food truck fairs, concerts, and beer festivals to barbeques at […]

Hello and Happy 2013! During this time of year, we are all too familiar with New Year’s resolutions- and the stress that often comes with them as we try, fail, then try again and again to maintain them.  We usually come up with little ideas of things we want to change, and when we do […]

In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs and Large Intestine are associated with Autumn. That means that during this time of year, these organs are most active, energetically speaking. The more we nourish them, the better we will feel. This means eating well and getting rest of course, but it also means processing our emotions in a […]

Well I think it’s safe to say that summer is definitely here!  Between the scorching hot days and thunderstorms at night, summer is in full swing.  Most of us look forward to this season for a few extra days off of work or maybe a great vacation somewhere.  And with the cold, snowy winters here, […]

Spring is a wonderful time of year. We all look forward to the pop of green leaves and flower buds after a long winter. You can feel that latent energy bursting up and out with excitement as Spring boldly shows its presence! It is, however, important to understand how that rapidly changing energy affects each […]