Your digestive system is like a food-processing machine. After all, it is responsible for breaking down your meals, absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste. It’s home to trillions of microorganisms; it contains its own nervous system and communicates directly with your immune system, metabolism and your brain. That’s why it is so important to look after… Read more »
Fitness is not a straight path. It ebbs and flows much like the natural seasons. Viewing your fitness journey through this lens can help you navigate its ups and downs with greater understanding and patience. Each season represents a phase of motivation, progress and challenges. These phases do not always occur in a predictable sequence.… Read more »
Creating a healthier community takes teamwork and collaboration. What better place to start than bringing restaurants and local farmers together for tasty, fun and educational experiences. That is precisely what Kathrine Gonzalez of Chula Artisan Eatery and Mark and Nicole Tadros of Aziz Farms are doing. In November, they introduced a Fall Farm Dinner held… Read more »
Winter in the Coachella Valley is the quiet hero of the gardening year—cooler days, softer sunlight, and the perfect conditions for crisp lettuces, hearty roots, and vibrant herbs. With a little consistency and a simple rhythm, your winter garden can feed you generously all season long. Below is a user-friendly guide—practical, calm and easy to… Read more »
When I heard that the first local Blue Zones-approved restaurant was a bakery, I was appalled. We know that baked goods, bread and sugar are primary causes of today’s chronic disease epidemic, so it didn’t make sense. Then, I met Bread and Flours. The beloved Palm Springs café is all about healthier ingredients and a… Read more »
Bread and Flours has been proudly named Palm Springs first Blue Zones-approved restaurant! Enjoy this incredible recipe and taste why. The fresh ingredients make this soup one of the best we’ve ever had. My husband said I outdid his Nonna (best compliment ever!). Highly recommend using garden or live herbs, and use only silken tofu,… Read more »
Janet Zappala’s leading loves have always been kids, critters and family. These days the former NBC Palm Springs anchor is bringing them all together as a celebrated children’s author and “Nonni” to two beautiful grandchildren. Her award-winning books share valuable lessons through friendships of rescued farm animals. Inspired by real events from the Coachella Valley… Read more »
Every year holiday joy permeates the air. Festive spirits inspire spreading more light to loved ones, friends, communities and to the world at large. I believe it’s possible to be joy-full all year long with help from several introspective insights. The word simcha in Hebrew is defined as “happiness” or “joy.” The term is used… Read more »
Our bodies are a series of interdependent ecological networks that constantly self-regulate, much like nature itself. By connecting with our own feedback loops, we learn methods for better health. We can reclaim the “wild self” and return to a healthy vagal tone in this modern world. ‘Rewilding’ (returning to the wild self) is simply the… Read more »
Ikigai (“ee-kee-guy”) is not a newly coined word, but rather a philosophy firmly established in Japanese culture. The term comes from the ancient Japanese language (dating back to the Heian period), where “iki” means life, and “gai” means “value,” translating to “reason for being” or “value in life.” It was in the late 20th century… Read more »
On February 28, women from across the country will gather at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage for a day designed to shift how we lead, live and care for ourselves. The Society of the FEW presents The Confidence Summit: Women + Wealth + Wellness, an immersive experience blending financial insight, well-being and personal growth into one… Read more »
The 18th annual Desert Women’s Show featuring the Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine returns to Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on Sunday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a vibrant day of health, beauty, lifestyle, delicacies and plenty of shopping. This year, fashion lovers are in for a treat with two… Read more »
This January, The American Express PGA Tournament returns, bringing us together for the love of golf and a rocking good time. With world-class pros and top-notch entertainment, the week-long event makes an impressive impact on our community. But the more profound impact is the tournament’s charitable contributions presented to local nonprofits at the end of… Read more »