The Fuel for your Body Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: blood sugar levels. The human body is so amazing. Eating is what fuels your body by feeding your cells so they can make energy for you to burn. Not that you need to know this, but if you’re curious, there are 3 types of fuel used by ... [ Read More ]
Leaky Gut Repair for Overall Health
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Karen Wolfe about Leaky Gut recently and thought I would share her advice with you. She likes to call it an inflamed gut rather than leaky because that is what is happening in your body. So many people are struggling with this and don’t even know it. ... [ Read More ]
Adrenal Fatigue and How to Fight It
Have you ever said to yourself, Gosh, I'm really exhausted! I see so many patients with fatigue and exhaustion. Adrenal fatigue is becoming so common. But what does that really mean, and how does it ... [ Read More ]
Fatigue: Why are you so tired?
What are the causes of fatigue? Fatigue is a very common complaint. About 80% of patients, in my practice, state it’s their main concern. Another 15% will complain about fatigue in conjunction with other symptoms. Most people are walking around sleep deprived. Think about quality and quantity of ... [ Read More ]
The Large Intestine is the Great Eliminator
I often share a lot about nutrition but today I want to reach into my acupuncture background and share a bit about the Large Intestine. The large intestine is considered the great eliminator in Chinese medicine. It gets rid of the least valuable thing, like the dregs left in a container. Do you ever ... [ Read More ]
My Smart Start: The Smart Way to Cleanse
Simply put, our body is filled with a lot of garbage that it digests and just ends up sitting around. This thick plaque clings to the inside of your intestines, preventing nutrients from being absorbed, and literally choking you off from the inside reports Master Cleanse Secrets. This is the reason ... [ Read More ]
So what makes a good breakfast?
So what makes a good breakfast? I was coaching a client recently who wants to get back into shape and lose some weight. She is doing great in her new workout routine, but she is not doing so well with her eating routine. I was explaining to her that it’s really 20% exercise and 80% what you put in ... [ Read More ]
What are Bioidentical Hormones?
What are Bioidentical Hormones? I hear this term "bioidentical hormones" often from patients and practitioners. What does this term really mean? It used to be just women who considered hormone replacement therapy but now the hormone industry is targeting men by focusing on fatigue, erectile ... [ Read More ]
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Food Allergies
My son has been doing observation days at possible new schools and I was surprised that most of the schools restricted what he could have in his lunch. Mostly, no nuts whatsoever because a lot of kids in school have food allergies. So this morning, he made a sunflower seed butter and jam sandwich. ... [ Read More ]