Marissa Vicario

Holiday Health Check Day 19: Eat With the Seasons

Stay balanced and prevent colds and flu by eating seasonally this Winter and year-round. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hof3xosQsbI?version=3] John Douillard’s Winter Grocery List  *An asterisk means it is best to eat more of this food. VEGETABLES FRUIT SPICES LEGUMES BEVERAGES Artichokes, hearts Apples, cooked *Anise Mung – split, yellow Alcohol (moderation) *Avocadoes Apricots *Asafetida Tofu Black Tea (moderation) *Beets *Bananas *Basil Coffee (moderation)… Read More

Holiday Health Check Day 18: Cook at Home

Serve up more healthful meals by cooking at home. Not a seasoned cook, start simply, take a class and dare to make mistakes. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWQjxof338?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 17: Look Out for Someone Else

A recent article in the New York Times discussed the psychology behind gift giving and how it can impact our own well-being. In the spirit of the season, how can you look out for someone else? [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dLqaTiUhgw?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 15: Take Inventory

We’re half way there! Use today to check-in and identify what is going well and where you are experiencing imbalance. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw-fxKN7Xb4?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 14: Eat Whole Grains

A moderate amount of whole grain should have a place in most diets. Try amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and barley for a grounding, warming effect on the body in the Winter months. Learn why whole wheat bread is not a whole grain and gran a recipe for a healthy quinoa pilaf. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmQLFBzZPZs?version=3] Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf   Whole grains are an essential… Read More

Holiday Health Check Day 13: Carve Out Time for Meditation

I used to think  meditation required hours and hours of stillness, but that’s not the case. Learn how to create a meditation practice in five minutes per day. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPLUCAls7X8?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 11: Schedule Nothing

For me, part of staying happy and healthy during the Holiday season is to slow down a little. As someone who likes to plan, that means I use my calendar to do it. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuag-tuJhzs?version=3]