Vital Habits

Hi Reader, Holidays are a great time to gather with loved ones, but let’s be honest: they can also be STRESSFUL. Whether it’s navigating family dynamics, dealing with food choices that don’t align to your lifestyle, or handling social pressures that come with large gatherings—these events can stir up more stress/anxiety than joy. I have great memories of holiday celebrations, but I also grew up in a large, chaotic Italian family. I’ve learned that the key to making the most of the holidays...

Hi Reader, Today marks my 46th year around the sun. As I sit here writing you, I'm reflecting on how fast this life game goes. It feels like yesterday I was the little kid thinking people my age were old. Good thing 40s are the new 30s, right? But looking back, if I hadn’t made some key changes in my habits, my mid-40s could have looked a lot different. Not to mention, I’ve had a few close calls in my life—ones I’m lucky to have made it through. Honestly, I never made a big deal about...

Hi Reader, The joys of working with technology and bad wifi. Much of what I wrote in this week's email was drafted over with unfinished content. Whoops! Guess the jet lag was worse than I thought. Delete the previous disaster of an email and read this instead. I was away last week for some much needed downtime with family. But while these moments are good, I found myself struggling to keep a consistent routine. If you also experience this, you're not alone! ~70% of people struggle with...

Hi Reader, I believe the future of HEALthcare is Self-Care. In my opinion this is the only way to truly heal yourself and control your health for the long term. According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the global wellness economy reached an all time high in 2023 at $6.3 TRILLION! What's even more crazy? The wellness market is expected to grow to $9T by 2028. People are becoming more and more interested in ways to improve their health. More importantly they are taking an active...

Hi Reader, We're addicted to it, and it's making us sick.STRESS!Did you know that chronic stress is responsible for ~90% of chronic illnesses? It's wreaking havoc on our health, but many of us aren't even aware of it. Mainstream media mostly talks about diet and exercise. But stress is actually at the root of much of our issues- it's an inflammatory process and it can infiltrate all systems in our body and lead to dis-ease. Cardio-metabolic diseases like heart conditions, diabetes and...

Hi Reader, It’s been a hectic few weeks with work, family, and personal obligations. I often find myself reflecting on how grateful I am to have a solid routine and a toolkit to help manage the stress. In this week’s newsletter, I’d like to share a round-up of the strategies I’m currently using to stay on top of my health. With fewer hours of sunlight and less time outdoors, I’ve found the following to help me stay at my best. Morning Walks Getting out on morning walks allows me to start my...

Hi Reader, I love nutrition and I am all about finding ways to supercharge my health. Throughout my health transformation, I have come across several powerful superfoods that can completely shift your health. In this newsletter, we’re diving into the incredible benefits of one of my favorites– Spirulina. What is Spirulina? Spirulina is a tiny blue-green algae (cyanobacterium) that grows in fresh or salt water. These nutrient rich powerhouses help us enhance our health and prevent disease. But...

Hi Reader, When I began my health journey, I had no idea where to start. The sh*t was overwhelming. There was no roadmap. There was no mainstream education. There were no real answers. There was only western medicine. I became curious, sought out information, ask questions, connected with holistic providers. I built my own self-care network. My physician became my partner and we worked together to improve my health. I am often asked how did I do it. Here is exactly how I took control of my...

Hi Reader, I got fed up with our medical system! I had a broken brain and every clinician I went to wanted just put me on drugs. I knew there had to be a better way to figure out what was really going on in my body. With my health on the edge, I turned to ancient medicinal practices to explore natural, sustainable healing methods. One of the most impactful has been Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With fall in full force, there’s no better time to share why this ancient practice can be...

Hi Reader, Nearly 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, claimed, "All disease begins in the gut." This quote was one of the first to help me connect the dots between gut health and overall wellness. The gut houses the microbiome, a rich community of diverse bacteria that influences how our entire body functions—from absorption and digestion to immune response and brain health. As I’ve mentioned in previous newsletters, an unhealthy or compromised gut can lead to a range...