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Hazel’s Beans Launch
I’m excited to announce the launch of Hazel’s Beans A charity dedicated to empowering women through health awareness At Art and Antiques on Lake 60 N. Lake Pasadena, CA
Banana Power
When I was a kid we had a pet monkey named Bono (as in Sonny–not like the rock star in U-2). She was great at parties–balloons and cake are gratuitous when there’s a monkey around. I knew two things about Bono–she loved bananas and she was really smart. The more I learn about bananas, the [...]
Heart Disease – Juan
A couple of weeks ago, my faithful gardener Juan, took his last breath in my front yard. I am required to have CPR training because I teach fitness. After years of practice pressing on a “dummy’s” chest, this time it was real. My neighbor rushed over. We kept compressions going until the paramedics arrived. They [...]
Wonderful Time of Year
What we like to think if as “the most wonderful time of the year” for some, is anything but wonderful. Blood sugar levels can spike from consuming goodies and treats that seem to be everywhere. The ensuing insulin spike often includes irritability, lethargy and foggy headedness. Shopping, rushing and standing in line can be stressful. [...]
Holiday Calorie Counting
What’s on your holiday menu? It seems Holiday cooking just keeps getting richer. But, there is a way to cook delicious food that will delight your friends and family without the worry of added pounds that make the Holidays even more stressful. So let’s remind ourselves of what we are dealing with. Calorie counting helps [...]
Food Addiction
We are all creatures of habit. Let’s take inventory. What do you eat or drink habitually? We each lead very different lives and food and drink are faithful medicines that help ease the runaway train of emotions we feel on a daily basis. There’s caffeine for when we feel sluggish, cigarettes and comfort food for [...]
