There’s a heavily-debated correlation between increased grain consumption and a serious increase in obesity. In the 90s it was all about “whole grains.” Popular cereals began to boast “whole grain” on their labels and the USDA food pyramid base essentially consisted of grain-based, carbohydrate-rich…
Charlene Palfey, a Castleton University graduate and now the founder of Skin and Tonic Skincare is a skin health connoisseur. She answered some basic questions about skin science and starting her business locally.
Q&A
Mountain Times: What are the biggest misconceptions you’ve encountered regarding skincare…
You are not your genes!
To accept disease due to “genetic predisposition” is like complaining about the president without ever having cast a vote. Only five percent of gene-related genetic mutations are fully penetrant, meaning that they cannot be changed, for example those with Down’s…
The best method for complete detoxification
One of the most common questions I receive is about the “best detox.” It usually goes a little something like this: “Kate, I’m tired, overweight and my skin looks older by the day, I need a major detox, what…
Long before I began writing for the public to view, I was requested to write an informative piece on the detriments of the ever popular “shake” trend. Naturally, my bias is clear, as I am versed in plant-based nutrition that focuses exclusively on whole foods….
Courtesy of Erin Shimp
Yoga instructor Erin Shimp does a backbend between columns. “The Lifestylist” Kate Robitello gets a chance to interview Shimp in this week’s column.
Yoga, like similarly beneficial practices like eating well and meditation, is easy to move…
Mountain Times: Cutting right to the chase, I saw via social media that you’re partnering with the Summit Lodge to host an exclusive fitness retreat—do tell more!
Amy Lewis: On the weekend of Oct. 23 participants are going to spend two days together enjoying an…
Undeniably one of the best times of year for our taste buds is fall. From the abundance of squash choices to the crisp crunch of a Macintosh apple, the air is filled with the lingering scent of cinnamon-spiked treats that are not only tasty, but…
I realize that the thought of consuming hot broth at this point of the season is less than pleasant–but hear me out. Bone broth is the most powerful beautifying “supplement” out there. Loaded with minerals and collagen, this super easy liquid (or gelatin if…
Hiking is by far my favorite form of exercise–luckily, in Vermont we have an abundance of hiking trails with no shortage of new terrain to explore. One of the best aspects of this type of activity is that it can be enjoyed year-round. Whether trekking…
