Welcome to The Refined Hippie

Welcome Hi and welcome! My name is Rebecca, the Refined Hippie. I’m so excited to have finally launched this website! I’ve talked about it for quite some time now after becoming enthralled with all things nutrition and wellness related. The term “refined hippie” has been…

My Health Journey – Part II

In Part I, My Health Journey, I talked about my health path. Here, I’d like to share in more detail some things that I focus on that have helped…. 1. STRESS – I never realized what a big factor this was until I had a…

My Health Journey – Part I

2016 was quite the year for me. I’ll start by saying that my health was an aspect of my life that I took for granted (like many of us do). I have always been exceptionally healthy and prided myself on it a bit. Very seldom…

Kitchari: My Favorite Rice Dish

I’ve always loved rice. As a kid I went through a white rice and butter phase; not the most nutritious that’s for sure. Seriously, I bet my mom was going nuts! While I certainly don’t recommend that, I do believe incorporating organic brown rice into…

Vancouver: A Haven for the Health Conscious

One visit to Vancouver and I was hooked. My husband and I just recently returned back to Charleston from visiting a close friend living there and WOW! This city was never on my radar until now. Clearly the haven for the health conscious is no…