It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
August 12, 2012 and currently 5 Comments
We’ve always heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Without question this is true, especially for our kids. For brain development, their daily energy levels, their ability to focus. It can be a challenge with all of … Continue reading
August 5, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
So much of what we feed our kids is full of chemicals and overprocessed, nutrient depleted food stuff. Junk food abounds. Providing your family with nutritious, acceptable and SAFE food is HARD to do! Almost everyday inside The GEM, we hear parents … Continue reading
Toxins make us sick — our bodies AND our mind. They are not just in the air. They are all around us–even where you would never think. Toxins are also in our: – Food – Cosmetics – Relationships – Habits … Continue reading
July 23, 2012 and currently 1 Comment
We all know the kitchen pantry can have an evil, tempting voice that beckons you to do bad, bad things. That box of double stuffed oreos and cheezits refuse to live a life of solitude. They DEMAND your company. Temptation … Continue reading
May 14, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
Freshman 101 Wellness Tips Remember your freshman year? All of the new things, new responsibilities, new boundaries, new ways to incorporate freedom into your life? Remember the summer after your freshman year? Coming home to raised eyebrows at how much … Continue reading
April 11, 2012 and currently 1 Comment
Kale is the leafy green everyone really cool is talking about. This emerald beauty has found it’s way into the nutrition spotlight and is even referred to as “the new beef.” WHY should I jump on this VEGGIE HUGGER bandwagon?” … Continue reading
March 18, 2012 and currently 1 Comment
THE GEM 3 DAY JUICE CLEANSE. The success of your cleanse is dependent on doing it right. It is important to stress that while you are doing a great thing for yourself by drinking juice in place of meals, however, … Continue reading