Birth control can feel as empowering for women as burning bras on the street. The freedom granted by hormonal contraceptives is a badge of honor cherished by millions of ladies; feminist or otherwise. We take birth control pills for many reasons: to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, avoid the dreaded PMS symptoms, improve skin conditions, etc….
The concept of the mind having influence over the body has been debated for centuries and has been the subject of interest in fields ranging from biology to psychology. Currently, we no longer question whether mind influences the body; instead we have begun to explore the tools that can be used to facilitate this interplay….
I was listening to “The Quote of the Day” podcast by Sean Croxton where he featured an audio by Wayne Dyer revealing the four magic words that have the ability to end all conflict: “you’re right about that”. Just saying it out loud feels disarming to primitive egotistical need to be right. Unfortunately, we live in an…
NYE is THE night of endless possibilities. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, fireworks go off, champagne glasses clink, hugs and kisses are shared and people’s aspirations for the new year fill the air. The world is mine, we fantasize. Upon us is the seductive and empowering possibility of (perhaps this time) becoming a better version of…
We live in an instant gratification society. We want immediate results: web streaming, social media, same day delivery. We want it all and we want it NOW. That explains why when the body starts malfunctioning, the vast majority of us rely on a pill to fix the ill. It sounds simple, straightforward and safe. We are…
Why does change has to be so damn hard? I see people with a desire to improve their eating habits, lose a few extra pounds and regain some vitality. Some people seek out a nutritionist for weight loss because they have no idea of where to start. Carbs? Fats? Protein? But typically people know what to do. Eliminate the sugar;…
How many of us are guilty of thinking “when I ______, I’ll be happy?” The blank space is often filled by any or all of the following: get my dream job; become rich; meet my soulmate; get healthy, among numerous other qualifying conditions that we believe must first happen in order to then be happy. But here’s the problem: our external circumstances…
Pardon me artists, but I have to say this: you don’t own the exclusive rights to creativity. There is no such thing as a few chosen ones – it’s a myth; a flat out lie. We are all here breathing O2 under the same sun, aren’t we? Then I’d like to argue we were all chosen to…
Individuals have been conditioned from an early age to adopt thought patterns that translate into actions and ultimately develop into habits. Some of these patterns can lead to destructive behaviors while others pave the way for a fulfilling life. Realizing how our deeply held beliefs unconsciously affect the way we interact with our environment is imperative to effect any kind of change. Usually…
Nutrition has become such a controversial topic that it is slowly but surely earning its place alongside politics and religion. Every expert seems to have the right answer for losing that stubborn weight or reversing chronic disease. There is so much disagreement in the field about which foods are healthy and which foods shouldn’t be touched with a 10…
