Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
We just adopted two very sweet tabby kittens (4 months old) from the animal shelter. Here is Oliver, the one who is constantly sneezing. He unfortunately has an upper respiratory infection, so the vet said to give 500 mg lysine and probiotics (who knew they … Read more
Anybody who has a Goodlife Fitness membership can attend the Can-Fit-Pro Consumer Fitness and Wellness Show today. There are lots of products to purchase, samples, demonstrations and lectures that are of interest to anyone who wants to live a healthier, fitter life.
I just had some fermented cabbage – better known as sauerkraut and was it ever good! There is no comparison between this yummy treat and the canned, vinegar doused, cooked variety, plus it contains healthy probiotics to keep your tummy happy. I found my jar … Read more
Still time to get yourself down there and participate in the fun! From 12-6 today there will be entertainment and samples of vegan food, including Daiya, Tofurkey, Sweets from the Earth and Vega. Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary will be there, handing out the vegan … Read more
These delicious burger patties are full of healthy ingredients and enzymes. Don’t let the somewhat lengthy list of ingredients deter you. You do need to plan ahead a bit to allow time for soaking the nuts and seeds to increase their nutritional value. Raw Veggie … Read more
Fantastic and super healthy treats presented by holistic nutritionista Marni Wasserman on a recent raw food retreat included: fixings for making nori rolls, raw pancakes with blueberries and mango, exotic fruits with raw chocolate sauce, many varieties of salad, superfoods, raw cacao pudding, collard wraps, … Read more
You must watch this speech by a very eloquent and funny British scholar who says that schools kill creativity. Very thought provoking!
I recently came across this article about the regrets people have on their deathbeds and found it very enlightening. It was written by a woman who worked with people who were in their last days of life and it got me thinking about what I … Read more
Yesterday, I walked for an hour while listening to this great interview with the lovely and inspirational Mimi Kirk, who will soon turn 73! Some of her tips for staying young include: having a good attitude, starting the day with green juice and eating as … Read more
Saturday was overcast, but the rain held off for this beautiful, garden baby shower for Rachel, brilliantly executed by Lisa, Sara and Natasha. The fantastic cake, created by Lisa, was lemon flavor and absolutely delicious and the delicate, pastel french macarons, made by Natasha, were … Read more