The New York Times bestseller by Kris Carr, author of the best-selling Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips and Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor, takes on the crazy sexy subject of what and how we eat, drink, and think. Infused with Carr’s signature sass, wit and advice-from-the-trenches style, Crazy Sexy Diet is a beautifully illustrated resource that puts you on the fast track to vibrant health, happiness […]
Hungry for Change
June 9, 2014 By
Earlier in the week, as part of my postings about good books for a good life, I wrote about the book on the McDonald’s business which is a great story about a very well constructed business. The BUSINESS, not the junk they produce. Only the business. A reader wrote me saying “Thanks for the MacDonalds recommendation, but […]
Habits of happiness
– Matthieu Ricard
June 3, 2014 By
From TED.com What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment. Sometimes called the “happiest man in the world,” Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, author and photographer. Why you […]
The Council of Dads
– Bruce Feiler
May 25, 2014 By
From TED.com Diagnosed with cancer, Bruce Feiler worried first about his young family. So — as he shares in this funny, rambling and ultimately thoughtful talk — he asked his closest friends to become a “council of dads,” bringing their own lifetimes of wisdom to advise his twin daughters as they grow. Bruce Feiler is the […]
The hidden power of Smiling :)
– Ron Gutman
May 24, 2014 By
From TED.com Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you’ll live — and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? Prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about […]
Hidden toxins in the fish we eat – and how to stop them
– Stephen Palumbi
May 21, 2014 By
From TED.com There’s a tight link between the ocean’s health and ours, says marine biologist Stephen Palumbi. He shows how toxins at the bottom of the ocean food chain find their way into our bodies, with a shocking story of toxic contamination from a Japanese fish market. His work points a way forward for saving the […]
CLEAN – Dr. Alejandro Junger
April 29, 2014 By
How many of us can honestly say we do not suffer from at least one of the following: Colds or viruses each year Allergies or hay fever Extra pounds that won’t come off Restless nights Recurrent indigestion, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome Itchy skin, acne, or any other troubling skin condition Depression, anxiety, or frequent […]
Bill Gates
April 24, 2014 By
[ PROFILES – ICONS ] an ongoing series on inspiring leaders “I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft and I am the owner of Microsoft.” Bill Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution. William Henry “Bill” Gates III (born […]
Beating Sugar Addiction – Dan DeFigio
April 16, 2014 By
Are you a sugar addict? Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you a safe and healthy path to overcome your addiction, eliminate stress eating, and upgrade your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle. Sugar addiction is a rapidly growing epidemic that can lead to obesity, chronic fatigue, diabetes, and a host of other medical and psychological problems. Beating Sugar […]
Hungry – Crystal Renn
April 8, 2014 By
“We can always find each other, we girls with secrets.” An inspiring and cautionary tale for women of all ages, Hungry is an uplifting memoir with a universal message about body image, beauty and self-confidence. [From: Amazon.co.uk] This is a photo of me at sixteen, when I signed a big modeling contract, moved to New York […]
