CEO of your LifeStyle Retreat at Civana - January 18-19th Recap

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The "CEO of Your LifeStyle" retreat took place at the Civana Wellness Resort, in Carefree, Arizona January 18th & 19th - a 2 day workshop of nourishment, wellness and self-care.

Our days were filled with a mix of nutritional seminars, cooking demos, yoga, tai chi, art exploration, spa experiences and fine dining.

A special thank you to our collaborators for helping to make this event possible:

Bina Bou (Tai Chi)

Alison Baker (Desert Botanicals)

Dayna Milne (Heart Compass)

Emily & Devlin Forsythe (Tahoe Kitchen Company)

Below are links to the topic and articles we discussed during the retreat. Links to our four week CardioMetabolic - Longevity Meal Plan and Recipes are also provided.

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Kale 101

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Skipping breakfast as part of intermittent fasting? Here’s why it’s not a good idea.

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The Carbohydrate Conundrum

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When We Eat, and Don’t Eat, May Be Important For Our Health

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The Gut Microbiome Revolution

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