Hayley Morrisette is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach based in Southern California. She received a B.S. in Preventive Medicine from the University of Southern California’s KECK School of Medicine. Hayley is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle that includes organic and wholesome foods, being physically active, having positive attitudes, and discovering new ways to manage stress. She can be found perusing the local farmer’s market, or frequenting Whole Foods in search of new chemical-free beauty products. In her free time she enjoys cooking, playing golf, and walking her dogs Petrie and Ziggy.
Asparagus
Avocados
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Citrus (blood oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, navel oranges, tangelos/tangerines)
Collards
Dates, Medjool
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard
Onion
Passion fruit
Peas, green
Spinach
Strawberries
Turnips
In case you haven’t already seen this Equinox advertisement of the lingerie-clad Briohny Smyth, it’s truly amaaaazing and a must see!
Aside from the controversy behind the ad campaign (we all do yoga in our bra and panties, right? HA), you have to give it to Briohny for such an awe-inspiring yoga flow. Regardless of where your yoga practice exists (or lacks to exist), it’s obvious that she has some serious dedication.
Whether it’s yoga or something totally different, let this be motivation to get you to move your body today!
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."
—Denis Waitley
"The closest to being in control we’ll ever be is in that moment when we realize we’re not."
—Brian Kessler
A friend shared this on Facebook the other day and I thought it was a valuable story we could all learn from…
A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery. He answered the call ASAP, changed his clothes and went directly to the surgery block.
He found the boy’s father going and coming in the hall waiting for the doctor. Once seeing him, the dad yelled:
“Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know that my son’s life is in danger? Don’t you have the sense of responsibility?”
The doctor smiled and said:
“I am sorry, I wasn’t in the hospital and I came the fastest I could after receiving the call…… And now, I wish you’d calm down so that I can do my work”
“Calm down?! What if your son was in this room right now, would you calm down? If your own son dies now what will you do??” said the father angrily
The doctor smiled again and replied: “I will say what Job said in the Holy Bible “From dust we came and to dust we return, blessed be the name of God”. Doctors cannot prolong lives. Go and intercede for your son, we will do our best by God’s grace”
“Giving advice when we’re not concerned is so easy” Murmured the father.
The surgery took some hours after which the doctor went out happy, “Thank God! Your son is saved!”
And without waiting for the father’s reply he carried on his way running. “If you have any question, ask the nurse!!”
“Why is he so arrogant? He couldn’t wait some minutes so that I ask about my son’s state” Commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.
The nurse answered, tears coming down her face: “His son died yesterday in a road accident, he was in the burial when we called him for your son’s surgery. And now that he saved your son’s life, he left running to finish his son’s burial.”
NEVER JUDGE ANYONE because you never know how their life is and as to what is happening or what they’re going through.
There’s nothing like having a good meal to look forward to after a workout. I discovered Cafe Vida a few weeks back when my girl friend suggested going to there for brunch after our hike … what a treat. This place, note the not-too-excruciating-for-a-weekend wait, is delicious and has great healthy and nutritious options that focus on organic produce/eggs/chicken, gluten-free items (there’s usually have some sort of gluten-free pancakes or waffles special), not to mention tasty juices! A couple great options are the Organic Leafy Herb Salad, Eggwhite Frittata; they also have a GREAT Veggie Burger. The biggest issue… the breakfast or lunch decision??
15317 Antioch St, Pacific Palisades 90272
(310) 573-1335
Check out their menu here.
Yes, I will admit I have a little bit of a green lemonade obsession… and Cafe Vida did not disappoint. Fresh squeezed agave nectar lemonade with parsley and spinach. It’s a little more “green” tasting that most green lemonades, so go light on the greens if you’re nervous to try.
"It doesn’t matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go."
—Bob Proctor
For those of you who have any kind of recent or longstanding physical/sports injury, I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Jorge and the Graston Technique he uses. I met Dr. Jorge during a Health and Wellness seminar at my yoga studio. A little wary to volunteer after seeing his torturous-looking tool kit (see below!), I decided to give him a shot. I have some longstanding ankle/knee issues from an ankle injury years ago that resulted in tendonitis, which usually acts up with overuse. After working on my foot, ankle, and calf for about 10 minutes the immediate relief and “lightness” my entire leg felt was almost beyond belief. I believe Dr. Jorge could provide the same results, if not drastically more pain relief (being that an initial consultation is 60-90 minutes, whereas I only spent 10-15 minutes with him) on almost any muscle pain in the body.
Dr. Jorge Guevara
949.645.6325
275 Victoria St. Suite 2C
Costa Mesa, CA
Los Angeles - Lucent Chiropractic
Dr. Serge Lazatin
6399 Wilshire Blvd Suite 712, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.592.7095
Here are a few highlights of the very interesting Graston technique.
The concept of cross fiber massage is not new. Graston Technique® is grounded in the works of Dr. James Cyriax, an English orthopedic surgeon. With the use of specially designed instruments and protocol.
Graston Technique® has become standard protocol in universities and hospital-based outpatient facilities as well as industrial on-site treatment settings such as Indiana University and the University of Michigan. The technique is also being used at industrial settings and by NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball trainers.
What is the Graston Technique®?A. The Graston Technique® incorporates a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function.
The Technique:
How are the instruments used?
A. The Graston Technique® instruments are used to enhance the clinician’s ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or restrictions in the affected areas. Skilled clinicians use the stainless steel instruments to comb over and “catch” on fibrotic tissue, which immediately identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue so it can be absorbed by the body.
What kind of results does Graston Technique® produce?
A. Historically, the Graston Technique® has had positive outcomes in 75–90 percent of all conditions treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre- and postsurgical patients.
Click here for Outcome Summary Data of the 17 most common diagnoses.
