Although Grandma's passion had led me to the power of food, not all of her recipes were healthy. I kept her gusto and the love that she put into her cuisine but ditched the ingredients that bought her a one-way ticket to arthritis, diverticulitis and a host of other inflammatory conditions. I also ditched my own addictions and compulsions around food, especially sugar.

If you really want to turn your health around, start juicing today.

When we truly embrace acceptance, that's when our body exhales and can begin healing.

Every time I see a cardinal, I know my grandmother is with me. This regal, red bird was Grandma's favorite.

When we accept ourselves exactly as we are, in exactly this moment, we shift from living for tomorrow to appreciating today.

I love to breathe. Oxygen is sexy!

Adversity is a call to action, and your freedom lies in taking the first step. Don't worry about the entire staircase, just take one step, and then tomorrow take another.