Lemon Tart Green Smoothie

“No matter what it is you’re looking for, you can probably find it at the bottom of a green smoothie glass.” ~Britt Brandon   She’s kinda right you know. 🙂 Last summer my go to smoothie was this one in a bowl. This summer I have rotated between the Morning Sunshine and the Lemon Tart. […]

What you need to know about safer hair care

“Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man -there’s your diamond in the rough.” -Larry David   Light Fresh Clean The last few years I have probably tried just about every healthier version of shampoo found on store shelves. To be honest, even with the cleaner shampoos and […]

Remedy’s Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

“We won’t be distracted by comparison if we’re captivated with purpose.” -Bob Goff Happy June everyone,      Here is a great recipe to kick off your summer BBQ season. Who doesn’t love ranch dressing?  This one is made with avoacdo oil mayo and is quite delicious. I have tried making my other recipes before, […]

Morning Sunshine Smoothie with a Collagen boost

“Beyond the eating plan, which is crucial for ultimate well-being and health, we also need to rebalance the other three important pillars in our lives: sleep, community, and movement.” -Robb Wolf   I recently finished the book Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf.  He hits the nail on the head with inflammation. This summer I […]

Remedy’s Spring Remedies 2017

“Once she stopped rushing through life, she was amazed how much more life she had time for. “ -unknown Spring Health This spring, greenery fills the Southern California hills and fields. The park where my puppy and I run is usually desert brown and dry, but right now it very much resembles the photo above. […]

The Best Foods To Nourish Your Skin

“Skin care must be good enough to eat!” –Joanna Runciman   Our skin is an excellent indicator of our gut health.  If we really let this truth sink in, we would stop worrying about how to hide the symptoms and instead turn our attention to address the underlying  imbalances. Diet, lifestyle, environmental stressors and/or toxins […]

Instant Pot-Chicken Kale & White Bean Soup

“I think preparing food and feeding people brings nourishment not only to our bodies but to our spirits. Feeding people is a way of loving them, in the same way that feeding ourselves is a way of honoring our own createdness and fragility.” -Shauna Niequist Nourishing Life Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent […]

A healthy remedy for surfer skin

“If you’re having a bad day, catch a wave.” -Frosty Hesson     My husband surfs and today is his birthday so this post is for him. I chronicled this year’s experience at my dermatologist visit over here. Upon hearing the appalling remarks of my own skin from the dermatologist, I remember saying to the doctor, […]

What I Learned From a Year Spent Outside My Comfort Zone

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” -Michael John Bobak 2016 In the beginning of 2016, I had a goal to create a business built with a mission to inspire, educate, and empower the chronically inflamed. I knew why, but I had no idea how.  I’m an introvert with no marketing sense that loathed […]

Vanilla Protein Energy Balls

“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” -Benjamin Franklin If I told you that fat could give you more energy, would you believe me? A decade ago I wouldn’t have believed myself. I used to crave carbs and avoid fat while wrestling with chronic headaches and fatigue. As I work with clients and help them incorporate […]