Happy spring! We’ve had so much rain in California that this year has been particularly bad for those with allergies. We now “get” a full and vibrant spring-time. Today I want to share about how to fend off pesky allergies. This spring, especially here in California where we’ve had a lot of rain, is producing a lot of […]
Balance Your Hormones with Watercress!
We hiked to my father’s favorite creek this morning to pick watercress today up near Olancha Pass close to Mt. Whitney CA. The health benefits are amazing. It’s a close cousin to mustard greens, arugula and cabbage and contains more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals. √ More iron than spinach √ More calcium than […]
Dogs And Cats Are People Too
Our pets need the same special attention we do if you want to avoid high vet bills and unhappy, unhealthy pets. I’ve been promising my dog food recipe for quite some time, so today here it is! My dogs, Sunshine and Floyd are like my children these days, and I take care of them just […]
Robin’s Love Secrets For A Delicous Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s one of my favorite days of the year because it’s all about love. Love for yourself, love for others, love for life. Love. And in the context of love, my girlfriends and I seem to talk about relationship a lot when we’re together. There seems to […]
My Favorite “Milk” Recipe for Hormone Balance, and a Chai Latte!
I don’t eat dairy. Once in a very long while I might have a piece of cow cheese but goat cheese is more common if I’m going to indulge. For the most part, I don’t eat dairy. Dairy is a very inflammatory, often hormone-imbalancing food. So I look for yummy substitutes like quick and easy […]
Festive Holiday Foods!
It takes some energy to really enjoy all the festivities so make sure you are staying on track with your hormone balancing nutrients. They will help so much. Eating well is another way to stay balanced, happy and energetic. Food is beautiful and is one of the most important parts of the holidays. It’s […]
What You Need to Know About Your Beautiful Breasts and Breast Cancer
“Breasts are the physical metaphor for giving and receiving,” according to Dr. Christiane Northrup. They are a very receptive and vulnerable amplifier of a woman’s experience in this world. They profoundly hold relationship with those we’re close to, manifesting in different ways based on many factors. The major wound for women is the mastectomy scar […]
This meal is the most important to balance hormones
I want to share a very personal story with you. For years of my life I didn’t eat breakfast. I think it started in my late teens. I realize now that I had an eating disorder that came about because I lived in fear of food making me fat and bloated.
These Foods Disrupt Sleep
I have to confess. You know how I say that cheese isn’t so great for hormone imbalance and aging well? Well, last night rather late, we had a little bite to eat with my Dad while he’s here visiting. And we pulled out some special cheese that’s my husband’s favorite, Humbolt Fog Goat Cheese. I […]
IT’S THE BEST WAY TO RESTORE QUICKLY
I was backpacking with my honey in Yosemite National Park. We were so fortunate to get chosen for the High Sierra Camp Lottery. Our trip was 33 miles, and more than 7,000 feet elevation change over four days and three nights. It was an amazing trip. And the very best part was that we were […]