Your hormones are likely balanced when you are feeling great and looking your best. If the scale starts to tip and some hormones elevate while others dip out of normal range, you’ll likely feel it. Hormone imbalance can create a range of symptoms, includingfatigue, irritability, weight loss or weight gain, cravings, bloating, accumulation of belly […]
I’ve been single for the last 20+ years. I was married in 1964 when I was 20 years old. I was married for 18 years (actually, 15 years because that is when my husband and I separated). And then, after that, I had a relationship with a significant other for 17 years. Doing the math, […]
Social media has taken a toll on the average person’s psyche. American work expectations have created resentment and a desire for reinvention. Life in the United States continues to dissociate between what I believe are two different mindsets: “gaming capitalists” and the “off- gridders.” One is willing to fight the fight within a system of […]
If you love nature, you likely have well-developed five senses, intuition, environmental awareness, and reflexes. The concept of green also signifies a sense of community and sharing, Being consciously aware of surrounding nature is one of the ingredients to developing a creative environment. It allows us to create by captivating the eyes, mind, and heart. […]
Balancing your health and hormones is more achievable than you may think. Balancing your health includes: • Eating a nutrient-dense diet.• Incorporating regular movement daily.• Being an active part of a community with friends and family.• Making time for play and self-care.• Having a centering practice such as expressing gratitude.• A healthy lifestyle will help […]
It may not be the scientific word for it, but one day I looked up and was back in my body. I could feel the clothes on my back. I had the urge to accessorize them. I felt a little more like myself. I had reassociated. Over the past year, I learned that grief could […]
Congratulations, Portia! Please tell us about the focus of your new book, “Things To Do While Missing You.” Thank you! I’m very excited about the opportunity to speak on my new book. This book was a journey to create and focuses on healthy expressions of grief, particularly those we can introduce to children to honor […]
How many of us, still in the working universe, think we need coffee to boost our energy and jump-start the day? How many of us wake up with a fuzzy brain and think a shot of java will do it for us?When your energy level falls into the red zone, you probably reach for our […]
Most people I speak to want to be in good health and live long lives. However, as you age, it becomes more crucial for you to take an active role in your health. Be the leader and advocate for your health and well-being. When you are in your 20s and 30s, you can often get […]
The holidays are here, and it’s my favorite time of the year. I have many memories of cooking and making fruit cakes with my mom. For those unaware of what a traditional West Indian fruit cake is, imagine a cake made with raisins, currants, prunes, and orange peel. The fruits are steamed and soaked in […]