It seems that just about every conversation with friends and family this week — no matter where they start off — invariably leads to reflections on the sense of loss we are experiencing as a result of the death of Kobe Bryant, his remarkable daughter, Gianna, and the seven others killed in the Calabasas helicopter crash. We are struck by how deeply the death of this celebrated professional athlete has impacted each of us and how saddened we are by the loss of someone — by someone we did not know personally. So what does the science of wellness teach us about how we can best cope with loss?

Frank Vogt, New York City acupuncturist and alternative medicine healer talks to us about the practice of meditation and how we can utilize it to channel difficult emotions and experiences into a positive life affirming experience.

I love adapting my recipes to fit specific needs. It's especially useful when working with a client to have an arsenal of alternate ingredients for each recipe, so that I can customize as needed. Even just a small tweak can enhance the taste, or the impact on health! For this particular smoothie, I focused on one of those things we all search for: increased endurance. Whether it's physical, intellectual, or sexual endurance you're seeking, this shake hits all the marks. Kick off your day with this killer blend - and if you choose to add some delicious toppings, I would go for our Mocha Maca BALLERS and just crumble them over top for added texture, bonus endurance and bursts of...

On this trip to Ghana, Toni was visiting an upper school in rural Woiso where her foundation is planning to build a dormitory for girls. I was fortunate enough to be able to tag along to explore the possibility of sourcing moringa from their farm. Creating direct trade relationships for each of the ingredients we are sourcing is a very lofty goal, but it is something we are aiming to achieve in the long term.

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