After the birth of my third child I suffered from insomnia that lasted well beyond the newborn phase. For those of you who haven’t experienced insomnia it’s pretty awful. During that year (yes, 12 months) of sleepless nights there were times when I was able to fall right asleep, but would then wake up and…
Health
Go Green, Get Fit with Me
Fitness Routine Disrupted If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you probably know that exercise is a big part of my life. It really kicked in when I started law school many moons ago. During a school vacation week I traveled with my family to Israel. My brothers and sister were always (and…
7 Spices for Healthy Cooking
7 Spices for Healthy Cooking My husband and I both like to cook and when time permits we try to whip up new and exciting dishes filled with all sorts of spices. Over the years we have gradually increased the amount of seasoning we use as the taste buds of our three boys continue to…
Natural Allergy Relief and Prevention
Eight years ago, when my son was one, he was given his first peanut; a rice cake smothered in peanut butter. That moment defined the starting point of our foray into the overwhelming world of food and seasonal allergies. He became lethargic, covered in hives and his face swelled. It was later confirmed that he…
Spring Cleanse
Spring is a time for starting fresh; spring flowers are in full bloom and the air carries that wonderful scent of new green growth. For many spring simply means thoroughly cleaning out the dirt, dust and disorder that have crept in over the past year. If you are really ambitious, the cleaning doesn’t only…
Why You Should Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been a part of my life for many years. I have used it for everything from plantar fasciitis to the flu. I recently went in for help with a nagging, lingering cough. I was really looking forward to this acupuncture treatment since it meant an hour of my day with no interruptions from…
