Thanks to Briana and Peter owners of The Dragontree Holistic Spa for throwing an amazing Rooftop Party at the fabulous Asa Flats in the Pearl, and all the people who helped to make this a special time for me and everyone else who enjoyed the…
“You can avoid having ulcers by adapting to the situation: If you fall in the mud puddle, check your pockets for fish.” ~Author Unknown The above quote illustrates in a simple and playful way the how to approach life’s obstacles with optimism. I feel it…
I write this fresh back from a trip to New England. I grew up outside of Boston and the majority of my family is still in the area. I’d not been home in a couple of years and made this trip to attend my cousin’s…
OK, so I’ll admit to being somewhat of a skincare enthusiast, but this product is blowing my mind! Epicuren Pro Collagen + Serum Amplifier It contains signal peptides that force fibroplasts into your basal cell layer to rapidly produce more collagen and elastin, causing the…
Everyday we communicate with one another using a combination of words and gestures. A word meaning; a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning; to be as good as one’s…
I’ve recently moved from New York City to Portland. As you can imagine, this move has brought about many changes. Of course, there are certain things that I miss dearly…my friends first and foremost, my favorite vegan restaurant, my favorite vegan bakery, Eric who cuts…
This recipe was recommended by a wonderful woman I recently met at a nutrition conference in Costa Rica named Nina Manolson. It’s too good not to share. A perfect, healthy dessert for the summer! 2 Medium size ripe avocados 1/2 cup soaked and pitted dates…
The 5 most popular items sold in June: Dragontree Muscle Melt Liniment Imbue Pain Patch Spa Neck Packs Dragontree Peace Tea Dagoba Chocolates The Muscle Melt is a must have for immediate pain relief. Formulated by our Dr. Peter Borten, we even designed a massage…
I recently watched a documentary that I would recommend called, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” by an Australian CEO named Joe Cross, who blogs for MyJuicer on occasion. I don’t work for the movie, I’m not getting paid to endorse the movie- I just think…
I never know what day or how hard it’s going to hit, but I do know that it will. Every summer I’m struck with seasonal allergies. Every summer I spend a good chunk of money on over the counter allergy medications. Every summer I wish…
In a study funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers conducted a 10-week trial on over 400 adults with moderate to severe lower back pain. The purpose of the study was to see how effective massage was compared to other medical…
Hey guys…how much time do you do you set aside each week to work on your body? Think about the amount of time you put into going to the gym, biking, hiking, running, etc. Just like you take time for your body you should take…
Recently I had the opportunity to take an amazing vacation to Costa Rica. It was the most beautiful, exotic, and rich vacation that I have ever experienced. While I could go on forever about this trip, it would simply sound like some sort of advertisement…
“When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor.” -Norman Vincent Pearle The above quote illustrates the…
I had a friend in town a couple of weeks ago. Correction: I had an acquaintance come to town and he left as a friend. It could have been awkward. I’d only really spent time with him as his band had passed through on tour…
When certain concepts or words bombard us too frequently in mass marketing like “Organic”, “Sustainable”, and “Holistic”- I don’t know about you, but for me those words which represent important values start to feel like just another manipulating sales pitch that I start to resent…
Get Back to Doing What You Love Our lives are busy. We’re constantly on the move taking care of families, work obligations, nurturing relationships through social commitments, engaging in physical activities and lending helping hands in our communities. We’re constantly in motion. That motion is…
What a great time of year to get out and support your local independent business owners, farmers, and community artisans. With the sun shining on us and the desire to get out and about, there is always a question of what should we do today? There are…
Let’s face it, stress is something that’s part of our every day life, whether we acknowledge it or not. De-stressing is similar to eating healthy- we know we need to do it, but it can be hard to make the changes to facilitate less stress….
The BBC News Services reports that retirees who live near green open spaces “live much longer than those stuck in the ‘concrete jungle’”. The report cites research done at a Japanese medical college. The study included interviews with over 3,000 elderly people. After a five…
Spring has sprung! Of course, spring in Portland may mean sun in one moment and a combo of hail, rain, and rainbows in the next. After a winter indoors and the, sometimes, inevitable comfort food intake, I like to reset myself with a simple and…