“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.”   -Joanne Raptis Do you...

Enjoy the summer picnics and barbecues without the sugar and the hangovers by making simple mocktails. Be aware that many mocktail recipes are vaguely “better for you” than the real...

Our bodies are of such a complex machinery that it’s important to spiral back to various things from time to time to be sure we are getting everything we need...

“Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift.”                                  ...

***This post was originally published in February 2020 a few weeks before the global lockdown. We know a lot more now about immunity and wellness and the importance of taking...

I would guess that whatever physical or emotional challenges you may be dealing with, stress has a lot to do with it. We hear a lot about stress and that...

This was originally published in February 2021 and the topic remains relevant as we enter another winter season with the virus still swirling around in our communities and travel increasing...

“Drinking water is like washing out your insides. The water will cleanse the system, fill you up, decrease your caloric load and improve the function of all your tissues.” -Kevin R. Stone The human body is...

“Squeamish stomachs cannot eat without pickles.” Benjamin Franklin There’s a reason we say trust your gut. It’s home to trillions of healthy bacteria, which play a key role in helping...

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” William Wordsworth It is a simple and profound ritual performed to gain clarity and insight, capture memories, or just get something...