This time of year, I often struggle when my head hits the pillow.My mind races. Volatile fidgeting commences. And soon I’m back on the old insomnia merry-go-round, where fear of not being able to fall asleep becomes its own self-fulfilling ... Continue Reading about The Best Natural Sleep Aids and Remedies
Healthy Living
Everything You Need to Know to Survive Truffle Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Italian Trade Commission for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.If my parents have one fundamental shortcoming as human beings, it’s that they don’t like truffles.It took me ... Continue Reading about Everything You Need to Know to Survive Truffle Season
The Best Sugar-Free Snack Recipes and Store Bought Brands
One of the most popular questions I get asked during the 4 Weeks to Wellness Program is around snacking. For sugar-free snack recipes and brands, yes. But also around why I chose not to put any snack options in my weekly batch cooking ... Continue Reading about The Best Sugar-Free Snack Recipes and Store Bought Brands
Is Autoimmune Paleo The Best Diet For Hashimoto’s?
Recently, I got an email from a reader asking me how I manage to not feel guilty when indulging in the foods I love. She had recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and was trying to figure out what diet was right for her without turning ... Continue Reading about Is Autoimmune Paleo The Best Diet For Hashimoto’s?
My Favorite Places to Move My Body in New York City
Until The Wellness Project came into my life three years ago, I had managed to remain a boutique fitness virgin.I had never been to Soul Cycle or shaken my booty to dance cardio beats. My idea of doing something outside the box was actually ... Continue Reading about My Favorite Places to Move My Body in New York City
Why I Decided to Elope (Hint: For My Mental Health)
I didn’t grow up dreaming of my wedding day. The white lace dress I would wear. The flavors I’d choose for my layer cake. The man standing at the foot of the aisle, under a chuppah dripping with bougainvillea.I also never put a time stamp on ... Continue Reading about Why I Decided to Elope (Hint: For My Mental Health)
What Thyroid Blood Tests to Get & How to Interpret Them
When it comes to thyroid blood testing, there's a lot of confusion. For those newly diagnosed. For veterans like myself. And especially for those who manage to never get an official diagnosis, but still feel like a hot mess.After dealing with ... Continue Reading about What Thyroid Blood Tests to Get & How to Interpret Them
Should You Take a Multivitamin?
Recently, I’ve been doing a series of nutrition talks around New York.In some ways, this feels like a stretch for me, as I’m not a nutritionist or dietician or recipient of any formal diploma besides the one I’ve earned from the unaccredited ... Continue Reading about Should You Take a Multivitamin?