The Way of Tea Wind and rain had blown leaf after multi-colored leaf off the trees in the small tea garden. Inside, our tea host had prepared an abridged tea ceremony for foreign visitors to Japan. I looked at the surprisingly hefty earthenware bowl that bore the vibrant, innervating green beverage before me. I was…
What is collagen and why is it all the rage on social media? The collagen craze has hit mainstream and just about everyone I know seems to be either using collagen or wants to find out more about this “superfood”. But is it really all that? Let me break it down for you. Collagen is the…
Me, a morning person? Nooo way! Many of us know the feeling. I sure did. In the past I’d snarl at everyone who’d try to talk to me before the first cuppa coffee. Today my days start with joy because of one simple morning ritual you can easily incorporate into your morning routine too. The…
This Beauty & Brain Boosting Buckwheat Breakfast is my super yummy wellness weapon to start the day feeling energized and beautiful. The texture of the almond milk soaked buckwheat, hemp seeds, flax seeds and chia seeds combined with the rich flavors of banana, almonds and coconut flakes browned in coconut oil and maple syrup makes…
Today I’ll share with you one of my all time favorite recipes: Superfood Seed Pesto! This variation of a kitchen classic is indeed super as you can fix it in a flash, it tastes oh so good and is full of raw whole food ingredients that will deeply nourish your body mind and spirit. The…
A healthy mouth is vital for a healthy, long and yummy life. Taking care of your teeth and gums not only gives you a sparkling, beautiful smile and delicious fresh breath, but is actually your first line of defense in health. Which is why I’m bursting with excitement to share with you a super weapon…
Most of us know about the amazing health benefits of eating broccoli. Hello strong bones, hiya heart health, aloha anti-aging, just to name a few! Some of us though, me included, have a more “meh” type of relationship with the cruciferous vegetable. But things change dramatically when I mix it up. Broccoli loves to party!…
Following you can find a piece I had the privilege to publish in Shawati’ magazine, one of the United Arab Emirate’s premier cultural publications. I’m profoundly honored to share my thoughts on personal and societal health with this audience and hope I may inspire you as well. The Path to Living Consciously by Ariane Sommer…
For those of us who don’t have access to the benefits of a sauna, soaking in a ginger infused bath is a wonderful therapeutic alternative. The following ginger detox bath recipe is a fantastic remedy for raising the body temperature, promoting a healthy sweat, releasing nervous tension, anxiety and toxins from the body. Ginger is…