Germs are in the air again: Indicators show that the winter wave of flu and COVID is finally under way. Are you on the verge of getting sick? Am I? My 5-year-old does feel a little warm to me; his sister seems okay. Maybe I should take their temperature? Maybe I should not. Here’s my resolution for the year ahead: I will not take their temperature. No parent should be taking temperatures. Because doing so is next to useless. Home thermometers are trash. The thermometer I have is the kind you point at someone’s head. Clearly it’s a scam. At…

“I worried that if I stopped tracking macros, I would lose my physique.” After years of careful macro tracking, Dr. Fundaro finally admitted to herself that the method no longer worked for her. Yet she was afraid to give it up. If anyone should feel confident in their food choices, it would be Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. After all, Dr. Fundaro has a PhD in Human Nutrition, a decade-plus of nutrition coaching experience, and six powerlifting competitions under her belt. Yet, when she was really honest with herself, Dr. Fundaro realized that she felt far from confident around food. For years,…

 Who knew cauliflower was such a versatile vegetable? When prepared the right way mashed cauliflower has a similar texture to regular mashed potatoes with a sweet, buttery taste. Add a little garlic and garnish with green onions and they taste even better! I happen to love potatoes, but most of us are getting way too many starchy white foods in our diet (fries anyone?). This cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe (or “fauxtatoes” as I like to call it) is a great side dish for Christmas or other holidays. We also like it for a healthy family dinner any night of the…

Cyber Monday is a day when many online companies offer their best sales of the year. I’ve found some great deals this year! I’m stocking up on pantry essentials, supplements, and some other gifts for everyone on my list. In fact, my Christmas shopping is almost done… now I just have to pull the Advent wreath out of the attic and put on some Christmas music! These sales can help you get some shopping done early. And you can support some great small businesses at the same time. If you still need some gift ideas, check out my gift guide for him, her, and the kids.…

Now that EMFs and WiFi are everywhere, many of us are exploring the benefits of reconnecting to the earth’s healing frequencies. Although I try to walk barefoot outside daily, it’s a bit tougher in the winter. The good news is that it’s still possible to get the benefits of grounding while indoors. I use and recommend grounding sheets to stay grounded every night while sleeping. What is Grounding/Earthing?  Earthing or “grounding” refers to connecting the body to the earth’s electrical energy. “Grounding” traditionally meant connecting electrical devices to the earth for safety purposes. Earthing is a newer term that refers…

I’ve never understood it… the idea of running out early on holiday celebrations with family to go shopping for Black Friday sale gifts for those same people! No judgment from me if that’s your thing, but this year, why not have the turkey and eat it too? (Literally and figuratively). I’m doing my early shopping from the comfort of home on Black Friday (likely while still wearing PJs). And Cyber Monday (which I’ll update on Monday morning) thanks to some companies I love. Most of these are from family-owned companies and they’re offering great online discounts this weekend. Not only…

At Christmas time our family focuses on the joy of Christmas and acts of service. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also give holiday gifts! These Christmas gifts for kids are the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, or any other time you need special kids’ gifts. If you’re looking for age-appropriate gift ideas to add to the wish list this holiday season, then look no further. Many of these will be on sale for Black Friday on Amazon, so be sure to check for deals. Holiday Gift Guide for Kids of All Ages It can be hard to find unique…

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD and Helen Kollias, PhD It’s like my thoughts were under a pile of garbage. On a Friday night, as my husband and I tried to figure out where to eat, a typical conversation would go like this: Me: Do you want to go to that restaurant? Him: What restaurant? Me: I can’t think of the name. We’ve eaten there before. It’s that place with the peanut shells on the floor? It’s next to… You know… It’s on that road where we used to take the dog to the vet. Do you know the…

“I work with coaches and other people who know too much.” Kate Solovieva is a former professor of psychology, a PN master coach, and PN’s director of community engagement. And the above quote has become one of her taglines. Though Coach Kate has coached thousands of “regular” clients, her specialty is coaching other coaches. Through her work as an instructor with PN’s Level 2 Master Health Coaching Certification, a facilitator for PN’s private online coaching communities, and a coach in her own private practice, she gets a front-row view of all the questions and challenges both new and seasoned coaches…

“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that seemed to be bypassing her inner hawk-like skeptic. She’s wanted to lose around 15lbs for some time now and came to me to share how stuck she was feeling in this goal. She brought up an avenue she was exploring: the new BPA-free tupperware set.…