23 Articles by Jovanka Ciares
Jovanka Ciares
What I Tell My Clients Who Want To Lose Weight
Early in January I was featured as one of the wellness experts and trainers on a reality-style TV show called My Diet Is Better Than Yours. It follows...
How To Get Healthy Habits To Stick: 7 Simple Tricks
It’s hard to think about the time, effort, intention (and money!) that I’ve spent chasing peace and balance with my health. Every time I tried a new...
6 Habits To Stay Happy & Boost Your Immunity
We are all tied to the seasons. In summer we spend time outside, we eat lighter, and we tend to be more active.
The Only Thing You Need to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home
Many years ago, in Puerto Rico, I discovered a wonderful bark that has been used for centuries in South America for its energy cleansing qualities and...
6 Snacks For Anyone Trying To Eat Clean
There's so much emphasis on detoxing and cleanses these days that many people are curious about them. While "detoxing" can be useful if you haven't...
3 All-Natural, Nourishing Skin & Hair Treatments
We all know that the key to healthy-looking hair, skin and nails lies in what you feed the body, both what goes in and what goes on it. There are many...
A Holistic Approach To Recovering From Surgery
I recently underwent abdominal surgery to remove a pesky fibroid that was wrecking havoc in my life. I'm getting stronger and feeling better every...
Cacao Matcha Pick-Me-Up Smoothie
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to stimulants like coffee or energy drinks, I've got you covered. This smoothie contains cacao powder...
DIY: A Tonic To Cure Bloating For Good
Bloating can truly wreck havoc on your day. Imagine being at work, getting ready for a staff meeting and you start to not feel well. You’re feeling...
9 Amazingly Detoxifying Summer Foods
Summer brings a natural appetite for fruit and vegetables in season, light snacks and cooling foods. Anything that keeps you feeling light and helps...
Vegan Mango Cake (It's Gluten-Free!)
One of the best things about Spring is the abundance of colorful fruit in season. As a Caribbean girl, I am particularly fond of tropical fruit and...
7 Ways To Work Out Without Going To The Gym
Have you ever started an exercise plan only to grow tired of it? Do the classes and the equipment at the gym ever get you down? No worries! Here are...
How To GAIN (Not Lose!) Weight In A Healthy Way
A few months ago I was working with a group of five women who wanted to gain weight in a safe and healthy way. This was not a typical group, since...
Warming Kale Salad With A Caribbean Twist
I'm committed to a diet that's over 60% raw vegetables, but I'll be the first one to admit that during the colder months of the year, my body craves...
Foolproof Ways To Avoid Weight Gain
Ever made a vow to be healthy during the holiday season, only to find yourself a few pounds heavier in the new year? Maybe you swore you'd only have...
What Your Dentist Won't Tell You: 6 Natural Steps To A Gorgeous Smile
Just like your skin is your business card to the world, a healthy mouth (beautiful teeth, healthy gums, fresh breath) is the mirror of your digestive...
10 Tips To Get Rid Of Toxins & Get Your Body Ready For Summer
Spring is traditionally the time of new beginnings. People like to use this time to clean their homes and personal spaces in order to make space for...
7 Tips For Eating Healthy (And Organic) On A Budget
When I first started my own business, I spent months living on a very strict budget. Yet, as a nutrition consultant and wellness coach, it was...
How NOT To Get Sick When Everyone Else Around You Is
Did you get a cold or the flu? Unless you live under a rock, chances are good that you or someone you know has gotten sick this season. With the...
5 Natural Detox Tips for Better Sex
How’s your sex life? Having as much fun as you can in bed? If you are, then by all means move on, no need to keep on reading. But if you believe there...
