Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist

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A few weeks ago I noticed my wrist was swollen and sore. A bump had appeared on my right wrist. Since my career relies on the use of my hands, wrist injuries always worry me. However, I didn’t immediately run […]

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A Recipe for Pain Relief: Ground Ginger

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Ginger is one of my favorite juicing ingredients. I’m (Litsa) amazed at its many health benefits that I’ve enjoyed over the course of the past two years when I first introduced ginger into my diet. Thus, when I came across […]

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Accomplishing Goals: Fitness Goals & Beyond

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I’m a goal setter when it comes to fitness. To keep me motivated, I need to have goals in mind. Some are small goals while others are more on the long term scale. Last week I accomplished a goal I […]

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Mini Memos: Get Fit

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I (Litsa) enjoy reading a variety of fitness magazines for inspiration and for the many ‘mini’ fitness tips that I can file in my head and pull out of my magazines to help keep me moving towards FIT goals. In […]

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Testing for 7th Kyu Karate Belt

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Last weekend my boys and I tested for our 7th kyu high green belt in Shotokan karate. Our dojo divides the tests into beginner and advanced depending on what kyu belt you are going for. This was the last beginner […]

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Exercise + Clean Foods

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This summer, I (Litsa) read about Michelle Lovitt’s research in Prevention Magazine. She’s been counting calories since the 1980s but she continues to fill her fridge with clean foods that make snacks and meals healthy dishes during refueling hours. The […]

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A Healing Hair Mask

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Summer is an abrasive season for hair. While traveling throughout the summer, I (Litsa) always notice that my hair texture changes as well as my color. It’s nice to find ways to moisturize and protect my hair. At the beach, […]

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Importance of Sunscreen for Skin Health

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. We are an active family which means that many summer […]

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