In our face-paced, technology-centric, global society, sleep is equated with luxury. Some people actually wear sleep deprivation like a status symbol, or a badge of honor. But science backs the benefits of adequate sleep as a mechanism to allow your body to recover after a day on the go. Sleep deprivation not only makes you…
Category: Transformation
Celiac Disease
Hygge ( Danish for self-care, bad-ass style)
Hygge ( pronounced hoo-guy) is a Danish term for coziness that encompasses contentment and wellbeing through enjoying the simple things in life. The key ingredients are relaxation, togetherness, presence, comfort and the pursuit of everyday happiness. In essence, it should feel like a hug. And, like a hug, appreciating the simple pleasures of life can…
The Road to Diagnosis
I diagnosed myself with celiac disease at age 40 and let out a victorious yell. I finally had an answer to my decades long mystery illness that had left multiple doctors baffled. And I had a path to healing that began with diet. My journey began in elementary school where I consistently was the shortest…
How I Arrived Here
My first home was the kitchen. As an introverted child with a large capacity for self-doubt, I found solace and escape in leafing through my mother’s handmade recipe catalog, and our never used “Cooking of California” cookbook. This led to bargaining with my parents for designated alone time in the kitchen, where I could experiment…