For the past 10 years my dog, Gus Gus has been there for me through thick and thin. He's been there for all the fun adventures and road trips. He has been to different countries with me and lived in Mexico with me for 4...
The second episode of The Activated Living Podcast is here and today it's all about stress and simple ways to help navigate stressful situations and managing anxiety and stress. No one is immune to stress. Stress effects all of us in one form or another....
Welcome to the first episode of The Activated Living Podcast! Let's talk about hormones. As a woman who lives with an auto immune disease I know all too well the struggles that come with balancing hormones. Here's something I want everyone to hear: Our bodies DESPERATELY...
There's a big chance you have probably heard of Oil Pulling. But what exactly is oil pulling and what are the benefits? Oil pulling, also known as "kavala" or "gundusha," is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique. It involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth...
Let's be honest- toxins and toxicants are everywhere! What are toxicants? A toxic substance introduced into the environment, e.g., a pesticide. Improving your indoor air quality with air purifying plants is a simple solution to reduce air-borne toxicants and allergens. At times, the indoor air quality...
Vegan Pad Thai is one of my ultimate go-to recipes when I'm not too sure what to cook for myself. This recipe is fast, simple and my own twist for what I find seasonally in the Farmer's Market. For those who want to add animal-based...
Nobody is immune to stress. It doesn’t matter if you’re old or young, rich or poor, have brown eyes or blue, have five kids or none. Stress can stem from many different factors and it can create many different symptoms, especially health problems. It’s incredibly...
Before I knew what "Zero Waste Living" meant, I was always intrigued on finding ways to live my life with less plastic. Years ago when I first moved into my little bungalow in Palm Springs, the first thing I wanted to do was find as...
When I first moved to Mexico in 2015, I had no idea that the ancient indigenous tradition of a healing Temazcal would be so prominent in that season of my life. I had never heard of Temazcals and had no previous knowledge of the ancient...
CBD hemp oil is a beneficial natural product that is slowly gaining popular attention. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of a number of molecules that the cannabis plant produces. Vital oil is extracted from the hemp plant. The oil is extracted from the stalks and seeds...
Bone broth is an excellent source nutrients and minerals. Bones in general carry an array of essential nutrients, anti-inflammatory and gut-healing proteins, rich, healthy fats, joint-health properties and more! Once the paleo and whole30 diet trend blew up, bone broth came full circle and was re-branded...
I can't take full credit for this recipe. It's been a recipe I've zested up from some cook book I read a few years back. Either way, original recipe of not, this raw avocado detox soup is spectacular and a definite must-try! This is a...
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