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Whether you are looking to treat yourself or looking for a gift for a loved one, here are a few ideas for you. These are the things that I can’t live without. All of them make my life easier in some way and who can’t use a some “easier” in there life right now!

Christmas is only 3 short weeks away…...AHHHH! To help ease the panic I’ve compiled a list of my favorite gift ideas.

I think we can all agree that are feet are not the most attractive part of our bodies nor do we really worry about spot reducing in this area. Our bigger concerns are for great abs or a toned back side but have you ever considered that your feet may be the reason you can't achieve some of your goals?

Do you find yourself needing to be stimulated by your phone, computer or tv all the time? Does the thought of sitting still seem impossible? Have you noticed that your flexibility isn't what it used to be? For me, it was the flexibility issue that drew me to Yin Yoga.

Several years ago I was diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency and treating this deficiency has made a huge difference! My blood levels were tested recently and I was well within the normal range which is great.

The big news story in the newspaper and on TV this week was all about a new diet study published in The BMJ. This peaked my interest so I paid close attention to the findings.

Kombucha is being touted as an amazing drink full of health benefits. What is Kombucha and does it live up to its reputation? Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent black or green tea drink with its origins in China or Japan.

Never heard of it before? Neither had I until my husband went to Costco one day and discovered this treasure! It is a fantastic way to increase your intake of greens which we all need to do.

Calcium is a critical element to our health. It plays a role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, in signaling other cells, in the maintenance of a regular heart beat, and in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve function . In order to maintain appropriate calcium levels we should obtain between 500-100 mg of calcium daily.

There is little doubt in my mind that oil is not a health promoting food. As I discussed in a previous blog (click here to check it out), oil is quite detrimental to your health so when we cook we should try to limit our use of oil as much as possible.

Vitamin D is an essential building block of health and is most commonly gotten through sun exposure. However, in a world where we often spend little time outside, sun exposure and subsequently Vitamin D exposure has become a problem.

Vitamin B12 is important to the support of our immune system, the health of our nervous system and in the production of DNA and red blood cells. When we are deficient in B12 we experience fatigue, light headedness, heart palpitations and pale skin.

There are 7 building blocks to good health: protein, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and Omega 3 fatty acids.

I'm always on the lookout for healthy but delicious food that I don't have to prepare. Sometimes you need a quick meal and there just isn't time to shop and cook! Recently I was given a gift card to a local place called Ginger Juice in Richmond, Virginia.

It can be very hard to find chain restaurants that have healthy options. Jason's Deli may be one that you have overlooked thinking they serve the typical deli fare that is meat heavy and vegetable lite.

I have suspected for years that the convenient microwave popcorn bag I was eating and feeding to my children was probably not the healthiest choice. However, I recently came across some information regarding just how bad microwave popcorn is for your health.

Flavenoids are a group of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) that are responsible for the vibrant colors found in fruits and vegetables. They are powerful anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories and boost the immune system.

What, you may say! Cheesecake Factory? That place is notorious for calorie laden dishes that are anything but good for you. While that is true in some cases, Cheesecake Factory does offer some choices that are health promoting and delicious so check out this blog from a few years ago and put Cheesecake Factory back in your rotation of restaurants!

As I took a six-hour trip this weekend to North Carolina, I was reminded of how hard it is to eat in a healthy way on the go. I was constantly bombarded by signs for fast food that was anything but healthy.