Foods That Boost Brain Power

Harvard lists these 5 Fab Foods as those that can help boost your brain power. Keep in mind that these foods aren’t magic, you won’t suddenly glow, turn into Einstein or Tony Stark, or be recruited as a Super Hero by the Justice League. Maybe a better way of...

Chocolate Truffles

Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them!  Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...

9 Traits Of An Actual Narcissist

Everyone knows someone they’re sure is a flat out ‘narcissist’. We use that term as a slur for a kind of personality, mainly because we act as though the person just chose to be this way. But do we really understand what it means? According to the Cleveland Clinic,...

Mottainai: Where Less Is Definitely More

I moved from a 3,000 square foot home onto a sailboat that was all of 46 feet long. The thing is, all that space made it easy to just fill it up with stuff … in boxes and drawers and closets, and don’t even get me started on that...

Clarity

This is true in so many senses. Step out of the Class-5 rapids of your daily life, and into a calm space. You don’t need a long time, just take a breather from the tempest. If you’re looking for clarity, that’s where you’ll find it....

How To Get an Ali-Level Immune System

You need a Muhammad Ali-level immune system this winter to jab those germs, float by the flu (like a butterfly!), and totally KO the colds! Check this infographic and see which of these you may need to add. Don’t feel like you have to have tons of any of...

A Fiesta Party Dip

Looking for an easy and tasty dish for a Super Bowl party? Give this one a try! You’ll Need 16 ounce can refried beans (or prepared from the dried state) 1/3 cup black ripe olives, sliced, pitted, and, drained 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup sour cream 1 cup...

February Is Heart Month

The month of February is National Heart Month. Given the massive evidence that the Mediterranean Approach is so heart healthy, this should be prescribed for heart health! We created this infographic to describe the Mediterranean Approach (so much more than just the diet!).    ...

February’s “Miracle” Heart Drug!

Welcome to February, and this is the time of year when people gift their sweetheart a bunch of sweetened hearts (which aren’t actually good for their hearts!). The good news is that there are actually versions of chocolate that research shows to be SO heart healthy, that they’re like...

Become a Resolution Superhero

As the calendar flipped to January, you probably stare at that list of resolutions with the same determination you reserve for tackling a buffet—enthusiastic, but slightly overwhelmed. This year, however, we won’t aspire to be a superhero overnight, but to channel your inner realist identity and embrace the art...

Mindful Monday

Take your time on this, and let it sink in. You are so worthy. Just as you are.    (from Desiderata) ...