By Lauren Rashap

What is a Skin Care Dinner?

It’s not a 14-step topical routine. It’s not another “miracle” serum. It’s a “Michelin Star” meal, yet simply prepared and designed to support vibrant skin from the inside out—paired with connection, intention, and a little ritual.

If you’ve read my book Vibrant Skin at Any Age, you already know my philosophy: Your skin is not separate from your health—it’s the messenger. In nutritional science we refer to the this as the gut-skin axis.

In fact this is how I advise and treat my clients by scrutinizing the GSA pathways, biomarkers and lifestyle factors for inflammation, blood sugar balance, digestion, mineral status, sleep, stress, and detox capacity. So when your skin feels dull, reactive, dry, breaking out, or suddenly “older,” it’s not always about finding a new product. Sometimes it’s your body asking for support. (more…)

By Shirin Yadegar

It’s that time of year when the excitement of having our college kids home mixes with the relief of pressing pause on routines, finals, and sports schedules. If we’re fortunate enough to plan a holiday getaway, that’s another layer of joy, and let’s be honest, another layer of stress. Coordinating travel that keeps parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, and kids happy is a multigenerational miracle, but also a logistical minefield.

As a mother of four and a journalist who has survived and learned from many chaotic family travel seasons, I recently navigated our 25 year anniversary trip, a celebration that included nearly ten families across three generations. It was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, but it also taught me a powerful lesson. You don’t have to do everything yourself. In fact, research shows you really shouldn’t. (more…)

By Shirin Yadegar

It’s 4 a.m., and once again, I’m awake sweating, restless, and wondering why my body seems to have a new routine of its own. I reach for a tall glass of ice-cold water, change into dry clothes, and try to settle back into sleep. But instead, my mind begins its familiar drift.

I think about my 22-year-old daughter living in New York City, navigating adulthood and the uncertain world around her. I think about my 20-year-old, who’s in downtown L.A. right in the chaos of fraternity row. And then, my two teenage girls, still under my roof (thank Gd), growing up in a generation that’s constantly bombarded by TikToks, polarized narratives, and endless noise. (more…)

By Shirin Yadegar

Out of the most devastating event of our lifetime, we have not been broken. We have become stronger. As a people, we have risen from unimaginable pain with a renewed sense of purpose and unity. Across the globe, the Jewish community has shown resilience in the face of hatred.

On college campuses, more students are finding their home at Chabad and Hillel, seeking strength in each other and in tradition. Jews who once considered themselves non-observant are turning to Jewish studies, longing to understand the depth of our 4,000-year-old heritage built on values, ethics, and the unshakable belief that light can outshine darkness. (more…)

Elissa Goodman

GLP-1 medications have become one of the buzziest tools in the health world, and for many of my clients, they have been life-changing. They’re helping regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and finally shed stubborn weight that’s been resistant to diet and lifestyle changes. I’ve worked with countless clients who feel more empowered in their bodies than they have in years thanks to GLP-1s. But I’ve also seen what happens when the medications are used without a proper nutrition and lifestyle foundation… and let me tell you, it’s not the kind of “weight loss” we want.

So if you’re using a GLP-1 (like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro), here’s how to support your body, preserve your muscle, and stay nourished—because how you lose weight matters just as much as if you lose it. (more…)

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By Tammy Schamuhn R.Psych & Institute of Child Psychology

Trauma for a child refers to experiences or events that overwhelm their ability to cope, causing a lasting negative impact on their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.

While the perception of trauma can vary from child to child based on temperament, resilience, and support systems, some situations are widely recognized as potentially traumatic. These include:

(1) Acute Trauma which are single-event experiences that are intensely distressing, such as: a car accident, natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes), sudden loss of a loved one or witnessing violence;

(2) Chronic Trauma which is typically ongoing exposure to adverse conditions or events such as: physical/emotional/sexual abuse, neglect (e.g., lack of food, shelter, or emotional support), domestic violence or chronic bullying;

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By Lauren Rashap, CN

Hi friends, your clinical nutritionist here, to spell it out or dispel some of the myths surrounding miracle weight loss drugs that we’ve all been talking about and even taking, perhaps indiscriminately and incorrectly!

Semaglutides aka GLP-1 Inhibitors like Wevovy, Ozempic, Monjaro have found their way to 1 in 8 Americans across the United States. While initially this statistic surprised me, I had to reflect on the staggering number of people in our country with pre diabetes and type 2 diabetes which is 1 in 3 Americans if current trends continue. (more…)

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