I’ve been feeling yucky for years: exhausted, zero metabolism, unexplained weight gain, thinning hair, sensitivity to cold–you get the idea. All of these are symptoms of hypothyroidism, a condition that runs in my family. So every year, I have my thyroid levels tested, and every year they come back normal. But my symptoms never change. [...]

How pretty is Pure Food and Wine in New York? I want to go to NYC just to eat there. In the absence of that, I ordered some crackers and cereal from the takeaway service. Hopefully, those will arrive this week. Morocco Method hair products. These pure, vegan, raw products are supposed to detox, thicken [...]

I like a good, restorative yoga session. I love yoga, but not the super-high-intensity-cardio kind. If I want cardio I’ll walk or jog. I do yoga because it’s healthy for the body and mind, and really helps me de-stress. So I was really excited when I found this DVD on Netflix, and I tried it [...]

When I was in high school, one of my best friends was named Natascha, who often went by the nickname Nat. She got married last year, and her husband’s name is Matt, so they are frequently referred to as MattandNat. So I always giggle when I visit the site Matt & Nat, which seems like [...]

Check out this disturbing little tidbit I found on VegNews: “What’s difficult for vegans to swallow is that the majority of fining agents used in wines today are derived from animals. These agents include isinglass (from sturgeon bladders), gelatin (from boiled cows’ or pigs’ hooves and sinews), egg whites (or albumen), and casein (a milk [...]

If you look at the links on the right, under pages you’ll see something new: The Modernista Store! In partnership with Amazon, I’m bringing you a selection of some of my favorite things. Right now the focus is on health and wellness; as the store expands I might bring in a greater variety. Please check [...]