Author Archives: Lisa

How is Your Brain Like a Drug Addict’s?

Do you ever joke about being addicted to Facebook or your iPhone? Unfortunately, this is no laughing matter according to numerous studies demonstrating dramatic changes in the brains of heavy Internet and smart phone users. And by “heavy” they mean …  Continue reading →

Don’t Let a Minor Inconvenience like Surgery Keep You from Your Wellness Path

On June 6, I had surgery to repair several ruptured extensor tendons in my left hand. Two days later I was enjoying an hour-long urban Wellness Walk in the Berkeley hills. I tell you this not to brag (OK, there’s …  Continue reading →

Spring is the Best Time to Build New Habits for Health

It’s Spring and new growth abounds.  This redwood tree is probably over a hundred years old—yet look at the tender young leaves it’s sending out into the world as an affirmation of life ongoing. It’s Spring and the weather is …  Continue reading →

Wellness at the Waterfall

In the late afternoon, a shady hike in Tilden led to this sheltered pool replete with waterfall.  Home to Rainbow Trout and the completely adorable California Newt.  Just 15 minutes from downtown Berkeley and we are transported to another world. …  Continue reading →

Dandelion Greens for Gall Bladder Health

Today’s Wellness Walk highlights the humble Dandelion. Dismiss it as a weed and you’ll miss out on its many nutritional benefits including rich stores of vitamins A, C, E, several of the B vitamins, zinc, lecithin, magnesium, iron and potassium. Most …  Continue reading →

The Benefits of Not Giving Unsolicited Advice

If you’re in the habit of dishing out unsolicited advice, you might want to rethink the practice—for the sake of your relationships and your own emotional well-being. Breaking the habit changed my life for the better in ways I could …  Continue reading →

Prevent Colds and Flu — or get rid of the one you have

Gathered and refined through years of experience with healers and nutritionists, I offer, below, a terrific protocol that’s effective for most any species of cold or flu.  I encourage you to keep this info for future reference because it is …  Continue reading →

Finding the Miraculous in Everyday Life

It’s amazing what we can see—and feel—when we slow down, become quiet and focus on just one thing.  In these hectic times, we often forget to create such moments for ourselves throughout the day. A tiny oasis of peace nestled …  Continue reading →

Why a Wellness Walk?

Walking with me as your coach and ally is an effective way to get you started on the path to self-care.  When you commit to a series of walks you will, over time, build new neural pathways that link the …  Continue reading →

Tips to Stay Healthy During Air Travel

You’ve put money aside for years. Flown halfway across the world. You’re embarking on the vacation of a lifetime…only to wake up in your tropical paradise coughing, sneezing and altogether miserable from some bug you caught on the plane. Isn’t …  Continue reading →