Be Your Own “Invincible Summer”
Be your own “invincible summer” With the new year well underway, people tend to find themselves reevaluating where they are in life more frequently than
Be your own “invincible summer” With the new year well underway, people tend to find themselves reevaluating where they are in life more frequently than
Feed Your Face Just like there isn’t a magic pill for weight loss, there isn’t one vitamin that will give you perfectly beautiful skin. It’s
Ready to Manifest Your Dreams and Desires? Over the weekend I was reading this book, To Sell is Human by Daniel H Pink. This book
Health Coach Donna Weekly Radio Show Live at HealthyLife.net every Thursdays, 11AM PT Encore Thursdays, 11pm PT Tune in to discover how to navigate the
How Healthy is My Brain? It depends on How Healthy your Body Is With all of the research and literature being created daily about the
Health Coach Donna Weekly Radio Show Live at HealthyLife.net every Thursdays, 11AM PT, 2PM ET Encore Thursdays, 11pm PT Tune in to discover how to
Tangy Lettuce Soup Recipe 1 onion, chopped olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 medium potatoes, any variety you like, peeled and chopped 1 head
Trust your Gut Reaction Recording of Dr. Northrup When uncertainty strikes, our ‘gut’ usually steps in to guide our way. You know that pit in
Do Crave salt? I had a friend who confided in me that she was eating those little packets of salt at her desk in her
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? You get your vitamin D from sun exposure, fortified milk or supplements. Most of my patients AND their children
That’s right, throw out your diet for the new year. Personally, I don’t make resolutions. I do set goals and intentions. I also take time,
I am so excited to share with you the new recipe book from Sanoviv medical institute. It’s filled with
Better With Age If people based their beliefs only on what they see in the media, they might come away convinced that aging is somewhat
Find out from Rosie How to Build Your ‘Wellness Reserves’ in my latest podcast interview which you can listen to
Ok, I get it. You may not be thinking or even planning your new healthy lifestyle for 2017
Just leave me alone! How often do you hear that demand? If you have teenagers in the house, you might hear it fairly often. But
It’s that time of year again – the holidays. While the holidays can bring you wonderful times with
It’s been a rough week for many of you. I’ve been reading various inspirational materials to help me get my head into a better space
In the 80’s and 90’s you were told fat made you fat. Now, you know that sugar makes you fat and does some other nasty
Just Let Them Eat Candy! When you see pirates and fairies and ghosts and goblins roam the streets on All Hallows’ Eve filling their bags
I recently had the pleasure of spending 6 days at Sanoviv Medical Institute participating in their health and education training. I got to eat super
Fuel Your Performance With Protein Regardless of the sport, athletes need more calories to fuel their bodies due to higher activity levels. That’s why a
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) “The Beauty of Cholesterol” “The Beauty of Cholesterol” Yes, that’s right. I called cholesterol a beauty,
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Stress Management with Dr. Kelley Dr. Kelley Mulhern is a chiropractor, healthcare marketing consultant, professional
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Myron Wentz Talk About Cell Signaling The Dr. Oz Show is only on for an hour, and that’s a real
Dr. Kelley Mulhern is a chiropractor, healthcare marketing consultant, professional speaker, and the author of Community Connections! Relationship
Compromise. It’s a word we hear a lot. In fact it seems that compromise is simply expected in daily interactions. However, at USANA there is
The most innovative research in molecular biology and genetics. The result is a technology that pushes the frontiers of cellular nutrition and expands the horizons
Cut Calories And Fat by Baking With Applesauce “Dieting” can feel like a dirty word, especially when you have a sweet tooth. Instead of cutting
Dr. Karen Wolfe, Australian Physician and author shares the basics of functional medicine and how to create wellness in your life.
Why Is USANA The Best Supplement? 30 Indisputable Facts that Support Why I Believe USANA is the Best Manufacturer of the Best Dietary Supplements to Maintain
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop Love that quote from Aesop. Such a great reminder that sometimes seemingly
Ever wonder how healthy your blood is? Well, at Sanoviv Medical Institute you get a live blood analysis that shows you just
What can you do when you’re feeling a bit off? You know those days when you just don’t
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Dr. Colleen Campbell helps smart people achieve more, be it in their careers, their
Chances are you’ve heard a lot about how important a healthy lifestyle is – you need to exercise, you need to eat right, you
If you’re a fan of the old RESET kit, you’re going to love the new My Smart Foods
Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every part of your body needs water to function properly, and drinking enough water is
I had the pleasure of interviewing Bria Larson LAc. She is an acupuncturist and Mayan Abdominal Therapist. I’ve had her work on
My friend and colleague, Dot Spaet posted this recently and I thought it was such great info,
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Bria’s interest in women’s health began with her work with adolescent girls and women in
CoQuinone® 30 An optimal combination of Coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid. I’m in the process of getting certified in Functional Medicine. I’m finding that the
I read this article in Acupuncture Today and thought it had so many good ideas that I contacted Kelly to ask permission to share it
I found this recipe in a Paleo cook book. I made some changes and
I often get questions about how to do a cleanse that is food based rather than juice or some other extreme regimen. Well, I recorded
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Doing a cleanse can help clear up minor and sometimes, major symptoms as well
[tweetthis]Have you ever thought about adding Joy, Love, Pleasure, Respect, Safety, Quality, and Wisdom to your meals?[/tweetthis] I
I’m so excited about USANA’s new smart foods line. These will be replacing the current line of shakes and bars. What I
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Although Susan Tate is recognized worldwide as an author, teacher, and wellness visionary—she loves
Join me and Dr. Karen Wolfe for this 30 day clean eating program that is a simply structured program
Here is my next 2 weeks of meal planning. If you’d like any of the recipes, just send
When I advise people to eat breakfast, many say they aren’t morning people or maybe they are not hungry in the morning. What I share
Here is the next 2 weeks of menu plan 4-8. The next 2 weeks includes a road trip
In my initial intake, I always ask what are you eating for breakfast and how soon after you get up do you eat? The answers
I will often look at food labels with clients to show them what is good and what to avoid. People often think NATURAL is something
As we move out of winter’s cold and darkness, our bodies are ready to move and
As promised here is what my family will be eating for the next 2 weeks. Shop on Friday or Saturday and use the menu plan
Top Mistakes that keep you in Pain. I just published my latest interview with Dot Spaet on iTunes
Telesminar with Dr. Northrup Tuesday, March 8th 2016 5:00pm – 5:30pm PST email me for the call in info Donna@donnaAcupuncture.com Our bodies’ are brilliant,
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Find out from Dot Spaet what you might be doing that keeps you
This is the recent newsletter by Sanoviv. Cholesterol is so misunderstood in conventional medicine and many of you may be on statin drugs as a
Last week my family and I spent ski week in a house with a couple of other families.
You know I am always talking about gut health and what it means for your body. A healthy gut not even make you
I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Wing, Founder and Director of It’s Yoga Kids. You can listen to her interview on my podcast on
Is it really possible to get kids to enjoy good, healthy food? Getting kids to eat well and enjoy it can be a challenge. My
Join me this Thursday, the 11th, for a webinar hosted by Dr. Ladd McNamara. He is going to share the
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) It’s Yoga, Kids® provides yoga as a healthy fun activity for mind and
Yes. Have you ever been on a retreat where all you had to do is pack your bathing suit and
I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen some crazy toilets in my travels. They vary from a hole in the ground with places to
I used to love lasagna way back when I ate wheat. Now I find better ways to enjoy those flavors without gluten. Butternut squash and
by Anne McGuffey I love moving my body, and even better if I’m out in nature while exercising! For many years I’ve had a tradition
Are you Ready to Reset! The Reset Nation Challenge is getting ready to launch and you are invited to a special Web Cast with International
Celebrating the new year often comes with consuming a wee bit too much alcohol and waking with a mouth filled with cobwebs and a jack
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) What is cholesterol and how is it used in the body? Is
Just a quick announcement to let you know I will have the pleasure of joining host Ally Loprete on her revolutionary and influential radio show This
I love cranberry sauce, but not the jelly my mom used to serve from a can that came out in the tube shape with the
These were a snack at my recent nutrition training at Sanoviv. I loved them so much, I’ve already made
I just returned from Sanoviv and wanted to share this amazing recipe with you. I know you’ll love it. Golden Milk is an Ayurvedic healing
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Welcome to Vision Weaving with Sarah McLeod, spiritual healer and intuitive. I offer you
I’ve been reading lately about the FDA finding wood pulp in supplements and food as a filler. Wood pulp is not digestible by humans so
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Why is sleep so important? Find out from Sheila Sornsin, The Grateful Gooddess.
Dr. Karen Wolfe shares great info on an upcoming webinar. Inflammation 101-Is your lifestyle killing you? Medical journals are exploding with rigorous studies that
Imagine how wonderful you’ll feel eating clean food, doing daily meditation, daily spa treatments, and soaking in healing pools overlooking the ocean. Please join me
This is from Maria at Urban Spice Nutrition. I just love her breakfast ideas and this is one of my faves. Hope you enjoy it
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Maddy Vertenten is an outspoken advocate for women living full-spectrum lives … for
So, the theory used to be eating fat makes you fat. Now, the science supports what really makes you fat, it’s sugar. And you need
Two weeks ago, my mentor, Dr. Karen Wolfe was honored to be awarded The Dr Wentz Vision Award.
Every single second this is what your hypothalamus is asking. Am I safe? You see, what you THINK,
I have to admit, I do have a sweet tooth. I especially enjoy chocolate, dark chocolate. I’m always on the look out for health sweets.
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Join me as I interview Toni Sicola as she shares with us the
Please join me tonight for a FREE WEBINAR with Dr. Karen Wolfe Healthy gut, healthy body-Unlocking the power of the second brain
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Do you struggle with fatigue? Join me as I interview Phyllis Timoll, expert
But, I don’t like the spike in blood sugar and the cravings I get after eating them. Even the gluten free flour waffles I’ve
I love this information from Dr. Sara Gottfried. She is always so insightful. Check out what she has written about sugar. As many of you
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Listen to me as I interview Dr. Karen Wolfe an australian doctor, health coach and
Here’s another great breakfast idea from my friend Maria at Urban Spice. I’ve been making this several times a week and just loving it. Let
Achy joints can be helped with Omega 3s will help with joint pain. Chia seeds, walnuts, and tofu are some options. Eliminate sugar as that
Want to learn about healthy digestion? Learn about my tips and tricks for a healthy gut and healthy digestion system. Be sure to subscribe to
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Listen as I talk with Mary Goyer a holistic fertility expert as we
I wanted to share with you my new fave breakfast. Even my 11 year old son gobbles this up. It’s Gluten Free Banana Porridge. A
I don’t know about you, but I love to clean things out. Give me an unorganized closet and I will get it color coded in
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for you. Study after study has shown their benefits for maintaining good health, including providing health for your cardiovascular system.
Stress affects how fat and sugar are processed in your body. It also affects weight gain, heart disease, hormones and DNA. It can shorten your
Which organ is the washing machine for the body? It’s the liver! The liver is our second-largest organ, and is critical to long-term health. It
More than 95 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders ranging from constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome to more serious conditions such as acid reflux
Become a Gluten-Free Guru A little knowledge can go a long way. If you are cooking for someone who is gluten-free, you need to
by Dr. Mark Hyman What vitamin deficiency affects over half of the population, is almost never diagnosed, and has been linked to many cancers, high
Today is a great day because I have a Healthy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut “Nutella” Spread recipe for you to enjoy. Believe me…I’ve eaten my share
Find out the keys to improving your digestion and mood. Listen to my free podcasts on itunes! Improving your digestion will help you feel happier
This is one of my favorite magazines and I love these tips. I also love that this is exactly what I tell patients to do.
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Feel like your not sticking to your goals? Feel like your goals never last? Learn
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Did you know 70% of our health begins in our stomach? Good health starts
Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Learn how you became addicted to carbs, what harm it’s doing to your body and
By Marlene Merritt, DOM, LAc, ACN I always giggle a little bit (to myself) when someone comes into my office and informs me that they
Dr. Deb Kern has a great book recommendation from my good friend Dr. Christine Northrup, click the link below and check it out! http://drdebkern.com/aging-in-reverse/?mc_cid=09d240ae45&mc_eid=de334e3515
Want to lose some fat? Then set your alarm. Yes, that’s right. A Brigham Young University researcher says consistent bedtimes and, more importantly, consistent wake-up
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www.drnataliemetz.com – 415.797.7288 – drnataliemetz@gmail.com Fresh produce offers us a wealth of health benefits…vitamins, minerals, essential nutrients which help our bodies to function optimally and
Turns out that regular exercise can make your skin healthier, particularly as you age. Preliminary research by scientists at Ontario’s McMaster University show that exercise
At this time of year, we often think of our loved ones, but what about loving ourselves a bit more? Here is an exercise by
A great recipe to warm you up this chilly winter! SWEET POTATO, CARROT, & LEEK SOUP THIS RECIPE IS : Dairy FreeVegan SERVES 2
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ― Richard Buckminster
This is my new favorite cook book. Paleo Indulgences. I got it from Amazon, like everything else in life. Coating 1/2 raw macadamia nuts,
PREP TIME: 30 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes + cooling time SERVINGS: 8 1 c sugar 7 lg Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored,
What is your biggest concern when it comes to your long-term health?If I asked 100 of my subscribers I bet the majority of you would
Marketers want us to fear the sun to increase product sales. Yet, sufficient sun exposure will help to increase vitamin D levels and rebalance you
RESET YOUR BODY How to Lose Weight Permanently and Feel Better Than Ever Christiane Northrup, M.D. Excerpted With Permission From the January 2006 Issue Of
Did you know that iodine deficiency is one of the leading causes of mental retardation in children? And despite the concerted effort by organizations like
This recipe can be made as nut butter or dehydrated to make cookies. It’s so incredibly yummy the batch I made disappeared in in no
Join me on Wednesday, May 21st, at 12:30pm (PST) for an action packed 30 minutes as I share with you tips on how digestion is suppose to
Mark your calendars for April 23rd and Join me for a FREE Teleseminar you WON'T want to miss on your Digestion! Get Insights & Tips
This is from my new favorite cookbook. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family did! This recipe was so easy, I was
I hear it so frequently with my patients. "I don't have time to eat in the morning with the kids, school and getting out
Many prescription prenatals don't have iodine in them. Iodine is needed for brain and nervous system development. USANA's supplements also only have beta carotene rather
It Might Be what You Are Eating! On Wednesday, October 9th, at 12:30pm (PST) I'm hosting a 30 minute teleseminar for anyone who wants to
You know how some women have a hard time losing the weight after a baby? Well, I help them reduce that weight, without yo-yo
> This is from Sue Ward, Certified Nutritionist, at Sanoviv, and here’s what she recommends: 1 glass of water upon rising (we recommend room temperature
>I’m in the midst of a 90 day intensive program. In this program there is a 90 day action plan where each day I need
>Yes, each morning I drink my cup of warm water with half a fresh lemon squeezed in it. I know it’s great for getting my
>I first posted this awhile back and over time I have made alterations to this recipe that I think make it taste much better. Enjoy
> And I like to eat healthy foods. So what do I do when I get a chocolate craving? I usually eat a couple of bites
>If so, I’ve got just the plan for you. In January, February and March, I will be hosting RESET boot camps. These will be different
>It’s that time of year when people think about where they are and what they want to do in the new year. Most people want
>At this time of year, I see many of my patients coming in saying they are feeling like they may be getting sick, people in
> Well, I don’t know about you, but I did do a bit of over eating over the holiday. It just seemed like there was
>We all love the holidays, but they can be stressful with travel and relatives. The more you can let go of expectations of others, the
>I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Sanoviv Medical Institute in Mexico last week. I arrived in San Diego where my driver greeted me with
>Is there a creative project that you just never seem to get to? Maybe writing a book or painting? Gay Hendricks, PhD, author of The
>When my mom mentioned that the nightly news reported that vitamins can increase your rate of death, I just cringed. Here we go again telling
>I’ve been thinking and talking a lot lately about happiness. I just finished The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Great book. Filled with so much
>Energy gets blocked when we don’t have enough healthy contact with other human beings. Several scientific studies show the lack of relationships has been shown
>Now, don’t we all need a bit more of that in our lives? I was reading The Big Leap last night and underlined this sentence
>Below is a quote that showed up in my in-box last night. What I love about this is that it clearly states how we can
>It’s August. How many of you set goals for 2011? How are you doing on those goals? Did the New Year’s Resolutions fade from your
>Have you ever heard of taking a dance break? I have and then I often get so involved with work that I forget to take
> Creating great, tasty meals 7 days a week can be challenging and fatiguing. I usually plan what the meals are for the week so
> Vitamin C Using data from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I), scientists examined associations between nutrient intakes and skin aging
>I was doing some reading this weekend and found this article. Definitely worth thinking about. The Value of Positive EmotionsBarbara L. Fredrickson Back in the
>So in reading the Healthy Home I’m learning more about plastics in our lives. I knew it was not safe to microwave them, but I
> How to Use Behavior and Dietary Choices to Balance Your Neurochemistry and experience your Best Self Daily Living (Conscious Daily Choices to stay in
> The Healthy HomeSimple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers by Myron Wentz, Ph.D. and Dave Wentzwith Donna K. Wallace Book overviewIn
>So everyone in my son’s class has had a cold. I volunteered in the class and spent most of the time asking the kids to
>I volunteer in my son’s 1st/2nd grade class. The other morning, I was noticing that several kids were just unable to focus. Earlier in the
> 1. When your desires are not in alignment with your belief, you will ALWAYS manifest your belief. 2. Law of Attraction is a SECONDARY
>I attended a program yesterday lead by Lawrence Kampf. He is leading a group of people through a 3 week detox program. It’s a great
>I don’t know about you, but I love the energy that seems to surround the first few days and weeks of a new year. I
>How many times a day do your thoughts turn negative? How often do you just spiral down from one negative thought to the next and
>This was my Abraham Law of Attraction card for today. “There is no shortage. And any attention to shortage of something wanted will always produce
>Tips from the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks Insight: “Money arguments never have anything to do with money.”I apply this to other argument
>This is what I’ve been told in the past. Switch your products around because your skin or hair gets used to them. Well, after using
>In the supplement industry, products can be rated based on the number of nutrients provided at an efficacious level and the bioavailability of said nutrients.
>I love food and I love to cook. I also like shopping for food, but have a busy schedule that doesn’t allow for frequent trips
>Tricia was always a joy to see. I loved her spirit. We often shared cat stories and laughed a lot. I was shocked by her
>Last night I had the pleasure of going to a networking event. Some of you may think, yikes! how could that be pleasurable? Yes, it’s
>This is so worth watching. Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food | Video on TED.com
>I release my prior expectations and allow the universe to support me. I have faith that I am being guided to my next step. A
>As an acupuncturist, I see a lot of people with varying symptoms. One of the most common, is fatigue. We are all very tired and
>Marcus came to me 12 years ago as a 3 day old abandoned kitten in the Mission district of San Francisco. He and his 2
>I was reading in “Ask and it is Given” last night about clearing out clutter. When we have too much stuff, we don’t have room
>Several years ago I spent some time at Tassajara. It’s a wonderful retreat that is owned by the San Francisco Zen community that also owns
>When sharing with other parents, I often mention that our family has a weekly family meeting. They often ask me what we do and how
>This is from Ask and it is Given by Abraham-Hicks Do this process while lying in a comfortable place, the more comfortable, the better. Choose
>On a daily basis I stretch beyond my comfort zone. As Barbara Stanny writes, your comfort zone is not necessarily comfortable, it’s just familiar. Here
>We’ve been back to school for 2 weeks now and each morning we seem to just struggle to get out of the door on time.
>Statement 7, days 28,35 and 42 Ok, this is the last statement. You need to go back to statement 1 after this and go through
>Statement 6, Days 27,34, 41 If you are just reading these entries for the first time, go back to the very beginning at the Root
>As I constantly turn inward to the Divine Source of my abundanceI discover through deeper self inquirythat the various masks of “I” do not exist;that
>In my everyday activities I fully relinquishmy previous attachment to the “doer” or the “doing”.I now allow all activities to flow from Source,that calm, centered
>I accept all hearth felt desires to beDivine Universal Sourceworking through me, guiding metoward the fruition of my task on this earth.Therefore I let go,
>I now turn all I thoughts inwardto the one Universal Power thatis individualized as me. recognize that all ego driven I thoughts such as:I will
>So at this point all of you should have done the meditations 3 times through the Chakra system. If you have not, that is where
>This is the 3rd time through the chakra meditation. Go back to the root chakra. Enjoy.
>This is the last chakra. After this one, go back to the root chakra and start again through the whole system. We are going to
>Thanks for joining in my abundance meditation. If this is your first read of this, start with day 42 as we are counting down and
>Sit in a comfortable position and for the next 5 minutes, imagine, picture and feel any difficulties you have in speaking your truth. Recall any
>Welcome those of you who have been joining me in the daily process. If this is your first read, start with day 42 as it
>Day 40 of the count down to 42 days to abundance. sit in a comfortable position and for the next 5 minutes, feel all your
>If this is the first time you’re reading this, do the root charkra exercise before this one. Sit comfortably and for the next 5 minutes,
>The root chakra deals with physical manifestations. It’s your survival energies. If you carry any fear about lack, then your root chakra will inhibit your
>This is from my sister-in-law, Anne. Thanks Anne. LIVING the Law of Prosperity (versus just knowing about it) is about taking THE HIGH ROAD and
>Take a moment and write down your first memory of money. Then write down what you heard in your family about money when you were
>Health is more than physical, it encompasses the mind, body and spirit. Exercise, eating well, and taking supplements all affect your health in a positive
>So I have been avoiding jury duty for ages at this point. I’ve had very acceptable excuses; having a baby, nursing, completing acupuncture training. With
>So I was at a business networking lunch the other day doing my networking thing. There was a visitor and I was discussing the attributes
>So at about 1am I’m startled out of a sound sleep by screaming raccoons in the tree next to our deck. I jump out of
>I was talking to a friend the other day, actually emailing rapidly back and forth, about being non-attached and very Zen about the process of
>Free Seminar for health professionals and all those inspired by the mind-body-spirit connection . . . Is your passion inspired by the mind-body-spirit connection? Are