49. Cleanses

Everyone talks about doing a cleanse for a multitude of different reasons—to reset your digestive system and eliminate toxins, to jumpstart your weight loss, repair a leaky gut, or improve your energy, for example.  Some people out there think cleanses are entirely useless and do nothing for you.  I disagree with this.  Others think cleanses

17. How to Manage a MS Flare Up

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein which the immune system attacks the nervous system.  As you all know by now, that is scientific speak for the body attacks itself, which causes certain symptoms, such as tingling in your fingers, numbness in your face, or shooting pain in your shins.  When our medication works, generally

41. Shrimp Ceviche

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ to 2 pounds wild caught large raw shrimp (thawed if frozen)1-2 small to medium sized organic tomatoes (finely chopped)3 slices red onion (thinly sliced and chopped)1 jalapeno (finely chopped)1-2 small organic cucumbers (chopped)2 tablespoons organic cilantro1-2 avocados (chopped into cubes)1 teaspoon organic red pepper1 teaspoon organic garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt3-4

07. Heating Up Your Food

We all have microwaves in our homes.  They are basically a 21st century convenience, and some may even say microwaves are the best invention since sliced bread.  And don’t get me wrong, I agree. Microwaves are truly an amazing invention, and I really do love a good microwave.  I may not love microwaves as much

30. Greek Salad with Chicken

INGREDIENTS SALAD: 1 cup organic romaine or butter lettuce5 cups organic spring mix¼ cup kalamata olives 2 medium sized organic vine ripened tomatoes (chopped)1 organic english cucumber (chopped)1 15 ounce can organic garbanzo beans¼ cup red onion (chopped)½ cup organic herb goat cheeseSea salt and ground black pepper to taste1 large piece of organic chicken breast1 tablespoon avocado oil1 teaspoon organic oregano1

15. Managing Stress and Anxiety with MS

One of my friends on the Emerging Leaders’ Board of the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society told me that she believes that people with Type A personalities are more likely to get multiple sclerosis (ms) than those who do not have Type A personalities.  People with Type A personalities are generally

18. Wild Caught Salmon Rice Bowls

INGREDIENTS SALMON: 2 pieces of wild caught salmon1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon avocado oilSalt and Pepper SAUCE: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice vinegar4 tablespoons coconut aminos1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon dried basil AVOCADO SALSA: 1 avocado (mashed or cubed)Salt and Pepper1

04. Nontoxic Cookware

As I have said time and time again, my family and I swapped out our toxic cleaning supplies for nontoxic and/or cleaner products.  I traded my mainstream skincare and beauty routine for a nontoxic and clean routine, and we all upgraded our supplements and chose to go gluten free.  Also, we all try to buy