You continually look outside of yourself to find remedies for what ails you yet who knows you better than anyone? You do, of course. That knowledge gives you big time power! Take advantage of this power and seek counsel from the most important person in your life; YOU! You are responsible for you, no one else, and as scary or […]

With school starting, here is an easy list to help you remember your wellness ABCs! A – Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup and Trans Fats (Hydrogenated Oils). B – Browse the perimeter of the supermarket and avoid the middle aisles. C – Consume foods with a variety of color! D – Dairy: beware of pasteurization! Choose raw and cultured dairy products […]

Try our Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad…it’s a real class act! This recipe serves 4 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Dressing: 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 […]

Are you looking for ways to use avocados besides in guacamole? We’ve got you covered. Try this super simple and delicious Creamy Avocado Zucchini Soup! This recipe serves 3 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium zucchini, chopped 2 medium avocados, peeled and pitted Salt […]

Our mental, emotional and physical environment dictates our physical health. If we live in a pleasant environment we’re more likely to have healthy, pleasant cells. If we live in an unpleasant environment we will experience unhealthy cells and our body reacts accordingly. Our job, therefore, is to create an environment of balance, love and purpose. At times our environment seems […]

EXIT Realty’s Focus on Good Health initiative is gaining momentum across the continent. Originally created to encourage busy real estate professionals to develop a healthy, balanced lifestyle, thanks to the power of social media the blog now boasts a much wider readership. Building on that momentum, Focus on Good Health is pleased to introduce Erica Nasby as its latest contributor. […]

These are the long, lazy, dog days of summer where consuming water is the most important. There are many wonderful options to stay hydrated! Spring water: Derived from underground formations that allow water to naturally flow to the earth’s surface, this type of water is only collected at the actual spring or borehole out of which the water is flowing. […]

So easy to make and so delicious! Turkey Chia Meatballs are our new favorite! This recipe serves 4 (makes 12 meatballs) 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 lb ground turkey ½ small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped 1 tsp salt (or to taste) ½ tsp pepper […]

People have been told to stay away from saturated fats, however not all saturated fats are created equal. Medium chain saturated fats like the ones found in coconut have a wide range of health benefits that are just beginning to be recognized in the mainstream media. The following is a list of the many faces of coconut guaranteed to put […]

With an abundance of the best of what nature has to offer, summertime is the right time pay attention to your healthy lifestyle. Here are some more tips from Dr. Gregg for great summertime living. 6. Create some fun in the sun The brain is loaded with vitamin D receptors and we now know that vitamin D plays a critical […]