"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 ]
What does a Neti Pot, Garlic, and Craniosacral have in Common?
Sinusitis! Yes, a neti pot, garlic, and craniosacral therapy can all help prevent and heal a sinus infection. And if you've ever had one, you know you're willing to do anything to heal it. I had one 2 years ago that just whipped my butt and hung in there for weeks. Sinusitis is the inflammation of ... [ 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 ]
Mental fitness via gardening?
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” – Alfred Austin, late nineteenth century author and Poet Laureate Alfred might have been on to something, especially when considering a mode of ... [ Read More ]
How to Detoxify Plastics (Phthalates)?
I recently read this article and found it to be very helpful. We have plastics in every aspect of our lives and we usually don't think about how they accumulate in our bodies. They can affect your general health and well being as well as contribute to fertility challenges. If you want help detoxing, ... [ Read More ]
Maybe it’s your Digestion
Eating Stressed Most people think their digestion is perfectly fine and don’t realize all the signs and symptoms that can actually point to poor digestion. I know this guy who passes gas very loudly after every meal. He believes this to be normal and refuses to consider that eating does not need to ... [ Read More ]