Category Archives: seasonal health

Celebrating Solstice (& the dark time)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ana

Darkness is here . . . tonight is the longest night of the year, tomorrow is the shortest day. How are you finding yourself relating to the “dead” quiet, dark, stillness of winter approaching? Do you find yourself shunning this … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Winter Blues: 5 Simple Holistic Tips

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Ana

Fall and winter can be a tough time emotionally for many people. Often more anxiety in the fall, and then depression in the winter. If you fall into the category of either one of these, here are 5 simple (Yoga … Continue reading →

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How to Winterize your Smoothie

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Ana

Brrrrr, it’s starting to get chilly out there, which means a vibrant, nutrient-rich smoothie may not sound so good. But what if you could have all the yumminess,  health benefits AND convenience of a smoothie and not be left shivering … Continue reading →

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Snappy Summer Snack

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Ana

Sugar Snap Peas – Nature’s Snappy Candy Every year around this time, one of my favorite healthy whole food snacks begins to appear in the local farmer’s market – sugar snap peas. If you have never eaten these little green … Continue reading →

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Instructions For Life

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Ana

In honor of Spring’s Transformational Energy, I wanted to share this excerpt from a book (see credits below) that I found inspirational. Spring is a great time to re-evaluate, clean out and start fresh. Now, you can create and nurture … Continue reading →

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