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SHINE BRIGHTER. Our goal is to live better and be better.

Leading an Anti-Cancer Life

Since The GEM’s inception, I have put off posting a blog directly related to cancer, including leading an anti-cancer life. I did this for several (no good) reasons…. Read more

Let Go of Your Fear of the Calorie

organic kale salad

We hear it often, “Do you know the calorie count in this?” “How many calories?” “How many carbs?” I can see their “fear of the calorie”… Read more

Why a juice cleanse affects the head, heart and belly

A juice cleanse not only brings a sharper mind, it allows for a lighter, cleaner (detoxed) body—a body poised for good choices and vibrant health. The… Read more

Your fatigue’s dirty little secret

cure fatique

Are you in a constant state of fatigue? Do you … Feel rundown or overwhelmed? Have difficulty falling asleep? Wake up in the middle of the… Read more

What Pink Ribbons Don’t Say About Breast Cancer Prevention

In my former, pre-GEM~my world, pre-breast cancer, I spent 17 years in marketing and product development for a luxury linen company. It was a great paying… Read more

Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga makes the connection between knowing stress levels and changing your behaviors. Manage stress in a positive way to make a life-changing impact.

5 Ways to Manage Back-to-School Stress

The GEM Juice Bar

School is almost back in session which means major organization needed, major scheduling, major traffic, AND obviously, major stress. Stress is an unpleasant fact of life…. Read more

Personal Care Products That Are GEM~my

Last week you super fine GEMs really took notice of our post about personal care products and the chemicals that they contain. We received so many… Read more

Not All Skin Care Products Are GEM~my

Whether fancy and expensive or common and cheap, skin care products are riddled with harmful chemicals and ingredients. In fact, some of the most toxic elements… Read more

What is Alkalinity and Why Do You Need It?

Alkalinity. You need it. Your body craves it. In order to enjoy optimal, immune boosting health, free from disease, inflammation, diabetes, cancer (YIKES) — you should… Read more