Author: Angela Gaffney

The question always comes up…”Is it worth it to buy organic?”  My answer is “how could it not be?”  Pesticide use has been linked to various cancers, birth defects, learning disabilities and more.  In addition to this, thousands of people visit the hospital every year...

Starting your day off with breakfast is essential for a healthy life. To start, here are just a few benefits of breakfast! Research has shown us that people who eat a balanced breakfast (one high in fiber and protein): Are less likely to be obese Have lower...

One gift that is free and oh-so rejuvenating is the gift of sleep; you can gift this to yourself starting today!  Sleep impacts our overall health in many ways beyond just feeling refreshed an energetic for our day.  It decreases stress levels, improves memory, and...

How often do you find yourself in people-pleasing mode, or serving others even at the detriment of yourself?  Many of us tend to go above and beyond for our family, friends, and work, even though it may not be the best thing for our health...

Budgeting is a practice that we implement in many areas of our life; we budget our money, our time, and our efforts. If we didn’t, we could easily end up broke, burned out and exhausted!  The practice of shopping on a budget is no different....

We may occasionally think about savoring a bite of food, or savoring a special moment but today I’d like to talk about savoring some “normal” moments in your day.  Taking time out for you; to breathe, be present and find beauty in the simple things. Beach...

These brilliant foods rank as the healthiest vegetables around.  Brassicas are also known as cruciferous vegetables and they belong to the Brassicaceae family, more commonly known as the cabbage family.  While they’re chock-full of excellent vitamins and minerals, it’s their sulfur-rich phytonutrients that pack the...

The law of attraction is the name given to the belief that “like attracts like”.  By focusing on positive thoughts, you bring about positive results, by focusing on negative thoughts you bring about negative results. What beliefs and thoughts are planted in your subconscious mind and...

Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day?  Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them?  The secret to managing your time well isn’t working more hours.  It is...

There are two necessary questions we must all ask ourselves in order to achieve lifelong health and happiness. Instead of dieting for a certain period of time, or exercising consistently for a month and then falling off track, you can begin creating life-long habits that...