Category Archives: Charlene Florian’s Blog

I have a deep respect for Chinese herbs. I used to think they were strictly medicinal in nature, a remedy to get well. For years, my Chinese acupuncturist would recommend a few needle sessions, and a less-than-delicious muddy tea of … Continue reading →

Spring has arrived at Kerstin Florian. Many, in our KFI office, are expecting babies and with the new arrivals, there is a lot of smiling, planning and celebrating. Pregnancy is a time to celebrate the creation of life and female … Continue reading →

The age-old adage, ‘You are what you eat,’ is one I’ve always prescribed to. The idea that the fuel you put into your body shows on your face, your skin, and your overall health status, resonates with me. Certainly, a … Continue reading →

With Canada reporting frigid temperatures, Europe blanketed in snow, and New Yorkers vying to have photographs taken in front of their city’s newest tourist attraction – a frozen Bryant Park fountain – there’s no question. It’s cold outside. Winter has … Continue reading →

Warm wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous – and bright 2013. Already, this new year is bright, and for more reasons than one… Recently, I attended a four-week training in the fundamentals of raw cuisine from the Matthew Kenney Academy … Continue reading →

Although Hurricane Sandy’s fierce winds and pummeling waves occurred 3,000 miles from my home in California, the impact of the storm struck a chord deep within me. Within the hours and days following Sandy’s landfall, as images of NYC blanketed … Continue reading →

I’ve recently returned from an incredible three-day retreat on sacred Apache land – three hours outside Tucson, AZ. It was my kind of perfect spa getaway: gourmet vegan food, incredible body work sessions, yoga and sound healing. I learned about … Continue reading →

Kerstin and I were in Germany recently to promote our partnership with Aspria Hotels, a collection of seven award-winning wellness clubs in Belgium, Germany and Italy. Although it seems like only yesterday, it has been a long time since Kerstin … Continue reading →

Women often overlook this number-one beauty secret, and shouldn’t. Men who shave daily (or every few days) automatically exfoliate – slough off dull surface skin cells – simply by touching razor to whiskers. Exfoliation is quite simply, ‘refining’ the skin. … Continue reading →

Who knew that one of the most valuable products you can use for your skin and health is a water filter for the shower? According to recent research, showering in filtered water is possibly even more important than drinking filtered … Continue reading →