On Saturday, February 24, 2024 I stood on the famous red TEDx dot many only dream of. This was a 10 year dream-goal come true in GOD’s perfect timing for me. And, after 31 years honing my skills performing or speaking on stages of all kinds! So many of you have asked what this experience was like so, I decided I’d write a blog post about it.

If you are like most people, you were excited about 2023 and went into the New Year wearing rose-colored glasses. Maybe you had even written out some resolutions/goals for yourself and began with gusto. Until something called REAL LIFE came to town and they went right out the window….am I right? Yeah, I thought so. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.

Months after my family moved from Florida to North Carolina, my body was still feeling the stress. Specifically, my digestive system; I was having a lot of trouble going to the bathroom and my stomach was often upset.  

I mentioned the dilemma to my chiropractor – and how I had tried everything I knew to do. After all, THIS is what I do as a Health Coach! So what was I missing? That’s when he suggested something I had not heard of before: drinking Aloe Vera juice!

Every so often, something goes on in the body that requires more than homeopathy, essential oils, tinctures, or other natural remedies to either manage symptoms – or kill the bacterial infection completely off. 

Enter the use of medication or antibiotics…… and the many GI problems that can come as a result!!!

Whether it’s the change in seasons, kids going back to school, or cold and flu season, one of the natural things you can do to both boost and support your immune system -- and help with fluid circulation in the body (ie: blood, lymphatic and digestive fluids) -- is to take a small dose of Fire Cider every day (or as needed).

Fire Cider is a powerful antioxidant tonic that is also antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. Here’s what you’ll need to make 1 liter of Fire Cider for your family!

Sadly, 70% of American adults suffer from digestive symptoms and disease.

If you are in that crowd — just like I was — know that your digestive symptoms are tied to an underlying digestive dysfunction. Therefore, one thing you will need to do is heal your GI!

Now, it can be hard to know where the breakdown in your GI is actually starting. Each meal you eat can either improve your well-being or it may trigger an inflammatory response – and cue up an unwanted chain of events like gas, bloating, upset stomach, intestinal cramping, and then having the runs…. You just never know.

If this sounds like you, then keep reading. I’m going to teach you 5 things that may be causing these less-than-pleasant symptoms.

If you are anything like me, then your parents were probably telling you to “eat your veggies!”

And maybe you even got the famous, “there are starving children in Cuba” line too. Most people know veggies are good for them…. And that they need to be eating more. But a lot of folks have a hard time doing so. I don’t know when the last time was that I was tempted to eat a plate of steamed veggies…. It’s so much easier to grab some processed snacks, right?

If you suffer from chronic sleep problems, you have probably scoured the internet for solutions, and you may have heard about the Golden Milk remedy that promises to help you get the rest you need. It’s a way to help you relax in the evening and help your body to get a great night’s sleep.

I was chatting recently with my friend Christiane, who also happens to be MY Nutritionist, about grocery shopping. We both were geeking out over the topic and she said, “Hey! Why don’t we meet up at Publix and I’ll give YOU a tour!” I am always up for learning new things, so it was an immediate “YES!” On my tour, I was introduced to sprouted oatmeal. It’s the first I’ve seen it on the shelves and what Christiane taught me was something worth sharing with you here on the blog.

It’s safe to say that I grew up being coated in OFF every day before summer camp started. I mean, you literally could not have survived a day at Coral Pine Park without it as the park was so close to Biscayne Bay (cue the bugs being even worse towards late afternoon, right before kid pickup).

Back then, nobody knew how poisonous these kind of sprays were. After all, they have DEET in them, and DEET has some pretty serious phycological and physical side effects (and possible reactions).

We love Happy Hour in our house — There’s nothing like gathering with a few friends on a Friday evening to enjoy “personality adjustment libation” and great conversation. The fresh fruit and drinks are always on point, but when Team Marrelli is in a pinch, we use our essential oils.

Stay in the sun a bit too long without a sunscreen refresh? When a burn is particularly sore (or sun blisters occur), a soothing oatmeal bath mixed with a few key essential oils (I’ll add links for you) can soothe and support your tender skin.

One of our fave things to eat while enjoying the outdoors is cold fruit. Even better? When that cold fruit has a yummy something to dip it in! Here is a great recipe that is made using two of my favorite essential oils

Did you know that there are certain foods that can help to either prevent - or feed - a sunburn?

Because sunburn is a type of inflammation, your diet will have a crucial impact on the inflammation in your body. Taking a look at what you eat regularly is equally (if not more) important than applying sunscreen before time in the sun. Plus, by making small tweaks to your diet, you will improve other areas of your health as well!

With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know which sunscreens are horrible for you and your family — or safe.

Your skin absorbs EVERY toxin that you put on it because it goes directly into your bloodstream…..Conventional sunscreen is loaded with chemicals, including parabens, well-established carcinogens, and oxybenzone – which is an endocrine disruptor.

This morning I pulled out my nutrition plan and made myself this delicious smoothie. Y'all, I’m a total food snob and this was a top-notch yum-fest. No tastebud deprivation and I was full for a good while.

Eating right and exercise are two of the most basic factors that can influence weight loss and help maintain a healthy weight. However, for many people, hormones can also play a significant role in managing your weight. If your hormones are unbalanced, you may not achieve the results you are looking for.

Your cooking oil can have a drastic effect on managing your weight and resetting your body. Recent studies have shown that changing your cooking oil to coconut oil may help kick start a sluggish thyroid gland. Here’s how