There's a great metaphor that one of my doctors uses: If a fish is swimming in a dirty tank and it gets sick, do you take it to the vet and amputate the fin? No, you clean the water. So, I cleaned up my system. By eating organic raw greens, nuts and healthy fats, I am flooding my body with enzymes, vitamins and oxygen.
Folks are like plants; we all lean toward the light.
If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.
You can't please everyone. When you're too focused on living up to other people's standards, you aren't spending enough time raising your own. Some people may whisper, complain and judge. But for the most part, it's all in your head. People care less about your actions than you think. Why? They have their own problems!
Trust is a core currency of any relationship. Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. A hearty dose of trust is often what's needed to unlock the magic. Go ahead, have faith.
Life is a terminal condition. Were all going to die. Cancer patients just have more information, but we all, in some ways, wait for permission to live.
Honestly, self-care is not fluffy - it's something we should take seriously.
Dinner is where the magic happens in the kitchen.
Whether you're reaching for one of your favorite cookbooks or just winging it, do your best to keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal. At the very least, you'll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.
You don't have to become a vegan. You can become a plant-passionate, plant-inspired bean lover!
Guilt is a poisonous illusion. Many languages don't even have a word for guilt. Sure, we all feel it. But we also get to decide if we're going to let guilt bring us down or not. Acknowledge the feelings, and then give yourself permission to let them go.
Gut health is the key to overall health.
'Cancer' is such a frightening word.
My refrigerator is powerful. In fact, it has a direct link to my overall well-being.
At one of my lowest points, sugar had a painful grip on me. I'd buy/binge and then beat myself up over my behavior.
Processed foods cause inflammation, a source of most chronic illnesses as well as stress.
Every time I see a cardinal, I know my grandmother is with me. This regal, red bird was Grandma's favorite.
Change your plate. Change your fate.
I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer the only thing I could control was what I ate, what I drank and what I would think.
If I had my dream, we'd all be eating more plants and less garbage.
