"I can't lose weight no matter how little I eat and how much I work out!" My patients and health coaching clients would often tell me this. I don't know about you, but if I eat even one slice of gluten free pizza I will have gained a pound or two over night. It really does suck that as we age we ... [ Read More ]
Food as Medicine: The Power of Ginger
“To keep the body in good health is a duty – otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” - Buddha Ginger is the root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant. It has a long history of use in Asian and Indian cuisine. Historically, ginger is recognized as being ... [ Read More ]
Travel can Wreak Havoc on your Mood, Sleep and Energy!
Whether for pleasure or work, travel can derail your health. Sitting by the beach all day or cramped in a conference room often leads to poor eating choices or over eating. International flights can cause several sleepless nights and make you a less than happy camper. Staying healthy when on the ... [ Read More ]
Did You Know those Paper Receipts can be Toxic?
Toxic Chemical Most of those little paper cash register receipts are covered in a chemical called BPA (Bisphenol A). This chemical is also commonly used in everything from plastic food containers to canned food and drinks, and even paper receipts. This is despite evidence that it is a toxin to your ... [ Read More ]
Take Control of your Rat Race
Are you thoroughly caught up in the run, run, run of the rat race? Typically associated with the corporate workforce, most people can relate to an “exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation.” But the constant “go mode” isn’t just limited to work. We are racing in our personal lives as ... [ Read More ]
Get your Daily Dose of H2O with these 6 Clever Tricks
Water is Important 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 incredibly important. But how much water should you really be drinking? The old standard was to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each ... [ Read More ]
How to make your own gluten-free flour
Whether you have a gluten allergy or simply enjoy a gluten-free diet, then you know how tricky and time-consuming it can be. Between reading every label and finding tasty substitutes, living a gluten-free life can be challenging and expensive. One way to save time and money is by making your ... [ Read More ]
Sitting is the New Smoking
Move your Body A couple of months ago I attended a 7 day detox retreat at Sanoviv. I had a physical evaluation while there and the instructor was pleased to inform me that I am more fit than a 40 year old. I don't share that to brag, I share it because I move my body every day. You don't have to do ... [ Read More ]
Try Infusing Your Water to Add Flavor and Nutrients
Level Up your Plain Water I know I've shared with you on several occasions about the importance of water and staying hydrated. Well, now I have some ideas about how you can take it to a new level. In fact, nearly every part of your body is dependent on water. [tweetthis]Water helps break down ... [ Read More ]
Is There Another Way to Check Breast Health?
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of having a breast thermogram. What is that you ask? Well, it's a super simple and non-invasive way to check out breast health. I've been getting them done for several years now. When I found out that the mammograms I was getting had a hard time telling the ... [ Read More ]