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An Easy Way to Change Habits

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Push Ups and Steeping Tea B.J. Fogg, the behavior scientist from Stanford, says that: “Behavior (B) happens when Motivation (M), Ability (A), and a Prompt (P) come together at the same moment.” I took this basic formula and used it to create new habits for myself Here is my take on the formula: my day begins… Read More

One Thing in 2019

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This was just published in Thrive Global. Here is the article and the link. I hope it helps you be your best self in 2019! Happy New Year! One Thing in 2019 Just don’t ask me to give up my bourbon He was referred to me from his doctor with pre-diabetes and the first thing… Read More

Recipes for a Holiday Meal

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Happy holidays everyone! I prepared this meal for eight as part of the fundraiser for The Laguna Foundation. It was a big hit and I’m sure your family and guests will enjoy this meal this holiday season. I served them in order, below, with lots of time in between courses for conversation. Plan for a… Read More

Your Healthy Winter Skin

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Your Healthy Winter Skin Wintertime is notorious for leaving people with dry, chapped skin, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some easy tips for healthier skin. In the nutrition world the mantra is: if all else fails, support your liver. Your liver, like your skin, is a detoxifying organ and the… Read More