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nutrition

Celebrate March with more green(s)

nutrition

Celebrate March with more green(s)

St. Patrick’s Day turns March into a month-long celebration of all things green. Of course this includes things that, dare I say, should not be gre...

self-care

Why the dynamic collagen matrix matters so much

When it comes to movement and defining function most of the research and science is focused on the muscles and motor nerves. With all of the study ...

Aging

7 Simple Steps to Aging Better

Before you pop a collagen pill, inject your face with Botox, try another fast or fad diet, or spend $200 on a miracle face cream, check my list and...

MELT News

Year end reflection

As 2015 comes to an end (as I do with every year), I reflect on the 12 months I’ve spent learning, growing, being challenged, failing, rising up, c...

self-care

Winterize yourself

This warm weather in NYC has me thankful, but it also means that when the cold temps and polar vortexes come barreling through the city it will be ...

self-care

How to Handle Holiday Stress

With so many presents to buy for other people, so many holiday parties to attend (wearing your favorite and probably most uncomfortable shoes of co...

Fitness

How to stick to a routine while traveling for the holiday

I remember when my best friend brought her 19-month-old daughter to the city for a visit. We hadn’t really thought through all of the routine habit...

self-care

Tips for Trips: planes, hotels, and family visits

Like most people, year-end means extra stress on all levels. From year-end bills to mailing cards, buying presents, and of course…travel, the final...

Sports

Protecting our young athletes

When I was a kid I loved soccer. I was always intrigued with how pro soccer players worked the ball with such finesse. I started playing soccer in ...

self-care

Sick season (and how to dodge it)

Hate being sick? The MELT Blog explores ways to dodge the sick season. Click here for natural self-care techniques to keep you feeling your best!

nutrition

Tips to enjoy Thanksgiving even more

It’s Thanksgiving again. It’s my favorite holiday of the entire year. It’s when you can hang out with family and friends, there’s no gift buying an...

Science

Endometriosis: A misunderstood ailment

When it comes to self-care, women, far more than men, seek treatments outside of medical care. Over the past two decades, I can attest to this from...

Running

A MELT technique before you run

Sue’s Pre-Run Ritual I’ve mentioned in other blogs that over my lifetime, running and I didn’t mesh well. In fact, I would say I would rather take ...