The definition of body is that of physical structure. Yet, how much more is really going on? What can we do to optimize our nutrition, thoughts, and spiritual health to truly be the best of what has been given us?
And, will we bring that uniquely wonderful creation to the world? In the months to come we hope to explore these areas together with you and see how this will evolve, perhaps into a living representation of all of us who come here to share and learn and support each other.
“The only thing that stands in the way; the will to try it and the faith to believe it is possible, and the self-esteem to be worth it…feel good.” “Always be who I am.”
Bob Samara
My hope is that my input on caring for the body will be a real contribution to you in combination with those elements of mind and spirit that will help you be sure you’ve Got the true BMS you were born to have!
Love,
Karen Quirk
Nutrition and Lifestyle Educator
Karen Quirk, nutrition and health educator, is the founder and president of StarPie Health Enterprises which was inspired by her beautiful daughter Lisa (StarPie) who lost her battle to cystic fibrosis in 2005. Lisa still inspires Karen to tell her story of hope and courage every day.
“I wanted to honor Lisa by starting this educational site to help everyone become aware of the importance of nutrition, whether one is well or struggling with a disease. Nutrition affects the body positively or negatively depending on what is consumed.”
Karen also owns a Virtual Franchise with Juice Plus, the most researched nutritional product in the world. She started her journey with Juice Plus in 1995 and has not looked back.
Karen’s love of seeking answers on how to improve health through nutrition and lifestyle led her to become a certified health educator through the Wellness Forum, one of the largest and most well-respected health education companies in the world.
She has two grown children, Mark and Laura. Mark is a wonderful artist and animal lover and Laura shares her passion of nutrition and also is a music major at Dominican University and is becoming quite an accomplished pianist.
Karen has a background in medical transcription, acting and theater. She enjoys good music, food and wine; to dance, travel and read; and learning everything about life and people.
Karen’s passion now is to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those suffering from chronic disease. Her mission statement is “No child left without tomorrows.”
Thank you. Stay well. Karen Quirk