On the Cover Living in Alignment An interview with Sabrina Fritts A roll-over “accident” was the wake-up call Sabrina Fritts needed to see that there was more to life than a merry-go-round of obligations. During the workweek, her attention was focused on raising three children, working a corporate job,and assisting her husband in expanding his […]

When the days get shorter and the heat starts to subside, I like to use my oven for a one-dish meal. It warms up the kitchen, sends an enticing aroma through the house and saves me time cooking a few different dishes over the stove. This meal has everything: What more can you ask for? […]

On the Cover Making a Difference Elevating Fearless Women @ Work When we feel stuck, or as though our choices are limited, there is a tendency to remain where we are - forever cementing patterns, remaining ‘stuck’ like we’re in a hamster wheel and cannot get off that course. Becoming aware of being ‘stuck’ like […]

On the Cover Healing Side of Grieving I look in the mirror and most days, I barely recognize myself. The eyes reflecting back at me are my father’s; the same empty stare he had as his dementia transformed into Alzheimers. Lost, yet aware enough to know what’s going on. The mascara I used to wear […]

This sweet, creamy and tangy dressing is bursting with nutrients. I love to slather it on salads, steamed veggies, grains and beans. It makes every dish sing! This dress is very easy to prepare. Just throw everything into your blender and blend until smooth. Complimenting recipe: Spring Spout Salad Recipe

As the temperatures rise and the trees bloom, our body’s needs change. We leave behind the heavier foods of winter and start craving a lighter and raw foods. Salads are an excellent meal during the spring and summer. They provide us with lots of nutrients and energy from fresh and colorful vegetables. This spring salad […]

On the Cover Love you, my son... April 10th was undoubtedly the most heartbreaking day of my life. A phone call from my mother rang in on that Monday morning, sharing with me the news of the death of my first born son. If you have not experienced the death of a child, don’t attempt […]

Making soup is an art! Whether you are making vegetable, chicken, lentil or any other soup, learn five ways to elevate your soup from good to spectacular! Saute Sautéing intensifies the flavor of the ingredients, infusing the soup with great taste. You can sauté in a little olive or coconut oil, or in 1-2 tablespoons […]

I love celery. I like to add it to salads and soups but mostly I eat it raw with a dip like hummus or tahini. This modest vegetable is brimming with healthy yumminess.~ Celery is high in fiber, magnesium and vitamin A.~ It is a powerful anti-inflammatory.~ It has a high water content that aids […]

On the Cover Making a Difference Teaching Us How to Allow Love Life experiences lead us on a winding and twisting journey. We think we know where we are traversing, however circumstances crop up and, oftentimes, we go into unfamiliar territory. Natasha Botkin, the mother of two autistic sons, was a successful entrepreneur of a […]

Here is an easy way to love your heart with a delicious soup that is packed with the powerful antioxidant and beta carotene. Vegetables of a deep orange hue are a wonderful source of this important nutrient. Beta carotene is known for reducing the risk of heart disease, strengthening the immune system, relieving respiratory problems, […]

On the Cover Making a Difference A Head vs. Heart Centered Business It has been said that creative people dance to the beat of a unique drum. As self-confidence develops, they realize the rules of others don’t resonate with them, and a sense of freedom blossoms as they follow their passions. Reba Linker is applying, […]

On the Cover Making a Difference In Life, Be the Director of Your Own Movie “I've been writing my whole life,” Debra said, “and putting it under the bed and hiding it. I didn't think of myself as a “writer”. I didn't think I had it in me. After I went through all of the […]

Rachel Kieffer is a certified nutrition and health coach* living in New York with her family. She has worked with thousands of clients to transform their health and lives through her private consultation programs, workshops, women’s groups and writing. “I believe that every woman has a birth right to be deeply in love with herself and […]

Welcome to the December issue. We are concluding this year with grace and celebrating the spirit of 2017. This month we are exploring the intentions of resolutions, the reasons we procrastinate, and revisiting holidays of yester-year. Grab this issue and read about various elements for a healthier life and making choices to support a growing love of self. We hope you enjoy making the recipes our writer's shared with us. Our December cover is graced by Kate Clarke, Holistic Health Coach.

In my childhood we celebrated the holidays at my grandmother’s and just the thought of the holiday feast would make me groan with pain. The table would be laden with over 50 dishes, including appetizers, sides, mains and desserts made by my grandmother or my aunts. We couldn’t stop eating. We ate because the food […]