I get it, food tastes amazing, so it’s easy to get carried away and end up eating too much in one sitting, especially as the holiday season is upon us. Well, as your very own personal Health Coach, I am here to help you and my clients figure out simple ways to still enjoy your meals, while ensuring you also feel comfortable and guilt free afterwards.
Read MoreI am really conscious about what I put on my skin. Over the years I have continued to refine and "clean up" my beauty supply. I look back on some of the products I used to use and I think "YUCK... what was I thinking". I guess I wasn't thinking really, I was just after 1 thing: to look good! I didn't consider the long list of nasty ingredients that were being absorbed by my skin into my precious system on a daily basis. Fortunately NOW I am aware, and I want to share with you some of my personal favorite body products.
Read MoreThis week I was fortunate to visit friends in Palm Springs for a few days of poolside serenity in the heart of the desert. My clients always ask me, “How do you travel so much and still manage to stay so healthy?” That’s a good question! Honestly, staying healthy requires a little planning and effort. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself.
Read MoreThe work weeks certainly are busy and by the time we get to the weekend, we are in much need of some TLC and rejuvenation. That's why easy getaways are one of my favorite things to do to maintain my balance and wellness.
Read MorePlanning a trip to Australia some day? Well, save this article and make my healthy finds part of your itinerary. They are sure to impress! In this blog post, I am focusing on my favorite neighborhood in Melbourne, South Fitzroy. It is ultra trendy and cool, with a great selection of boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants. Read on to learn what I discovered...
Read MoreAs much as I adore living in the beautiful SF Bay Area, I always love returning back home to my country where all my special family and friends are. On my recent visit, I had some amazing wellness-enhancing discoveries that I simply had to share with you. Here is Part 1: Manly, Sydney (stay tuned for Part 2 coming next week)...
Read MoreAlarm goes off... body not ready to wake up yet. Hit the coffee. Get dressed for work. Lather on some makeup to cover up those tired bags under the eyes and run out the door with a piece of toast in hand.
The day is overloaded again, meetings are back to back. No time for a break or lunch... Just sit at the desk and respond to important emails while scoffing down a pre-made sandwich and washing it down with a diet coke (no time to work out any more so gotta avoid the excess calories).
I generally have a pretty low sugar diet and encourage the same for my clients. The general Western population gets excess amounts of sugar from processed and packaged foods such as ice-cream and cookies - some of the obvious. At My Balance & Wellness, we prefer to ditch these junk foods and substitute our sugar intake with natural sources such as sweet root vegetables (two of my favorites being yams and sweet potatoes) and from whole pieces of fruit.
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