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You are What You Eat
You know what I love about doing the seasonal whole food dietary resets for beginners each quarter? The opportunity to rid myself of carb...
Michelle Martin
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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'Twas the week before Christmas
And I am exhausted. You? Why is this time of year so fraught with activity at work and at home? We are just ticking things off a big...
Michelle Martin
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Holiday Survival Guide
Did you know that there are over 39 holidays and observances in December, including the biggies, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Boxing...
Michelle Martin
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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It May be Time to Rewind
And I’m not talking about the upcoming time change next weekend. I am talking about a little reset to mitigate our unhealthy habits over...
Michelle Martin
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
I have been hosting Monday Mid-day Mindfulness on Facebook live for about a month now and I appreciate all of the positive feedback I...
Michelle Martin
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
Well...yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation....
Michelle Martin
Aug 13, 20233 min read
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Love & Kindness
Just got back from Washington, DC, where we went to see my late great Aunt Tess be interred next to Uncle Barney, at Arlington National...
Michelle Martin
Jul 16, 20234 min read
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How tolerant are you?
Tolerance. We hear a lot of that lately. Be tolerant of others, have compassion, show some grace. And on the other side of the coin,...
Michelle Martin
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Principles of Intuitive Eating
This past week I brought an online group through a Mindful Cleanse, with great results for all who participated. But this isn’t about...
Michelle Martin
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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Stay Heart Smart
Last week I shared the intricate coordination between our gut and our brain, how what we eat affects our thinking and brain health. Our...
Michelle Martin
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you're not eating more food or “junkier” food but you're still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT...
Michelle Martin
Jan 29, 20234 min read
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Happy New Year!
It is the Chinese New Year (or the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) and we are ready to celebrate the year of the Rabbit. Not only in...
Michelle Martin
Jan 22, 20234 min read
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8 x 8 to Slake
It's funny that often when I have an idea for a topic percolating, one of you will reach out with a question that aligns with it. The...
Michelle Martin
Dec 11, 20224 min read
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Let's Talk Turkey
Just got back from the Hudson River valley where we gathered for my niece’s nuptials. What a great place to get married. The mountains...
Michelle Martin
Nov 20, 20223 min read
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Meal Kits to the Rescue
Back in 2019 when I first shared meal planning, home delivery of meal kits was relatively new, however things really took off in 2020...
Michelle Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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To Infinity & Beyond
It’s Halloween eve, the end of the month, less than 20 days to my next niece’s wedding, 25 days until Thanksgiving, 56 to Christmas and...
Michelle Martin
Oct 30, 20223 min read
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Smart Thinking
October is Positive Attitude Month. You’ve been waiting for it all year, right? I know I have. As this year winds down, the days get...
Michelle Martin
Oct 2, 20223 min read
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Get well, live well, age well
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Hope you are enjoying the festivities, an extra day off, or perhaps you are relaxing at one of my...
Michelle Martin
Sep 4, 20224 min read
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Summer of Wellbeing
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there. I hope you have been spoiled today by those who love you. And we are also celebrating...
Michelle Martin
Jun 19, 20223 min read
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Ghee Whiz!
So what happens the week after you do a Whole Foods Cleanse and swear off caffeine, gluten, dairy, sugar and processed foods for 5 days? ...
Michelle Martin
Jun 12, 20224 min read
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