5 Foods that Fight Fat Over 40
There is a commonly held belief that exercise is the key to weight loss.Don’t get me wrong, moving your body is essential to having a long life full of energy and vitality but in order to lose weight you actually need to eat more. I am going to show you the 5 foods that you […]
Bought: The Movie
The hidden story about vaccines, drugs and food… Three huge topics in one film. Why put all this in one movie? Because these issues are directly related, and we have an opportunity to harness the millions of us engaged in each of them to overcome the noise put out by the medical-industrial conglomerate. You peel […]
Magnesium the Miracle Mineral
When I worked in traditional medicine we used magnesium in the emergency room to stop pre-term labor or to relax a heart that had a life threatening irregular beat. In my clinic now I use magnesium for its powerful effects on blood sugar levels, to lower blood pressure, to build bone, to treat pain and […]
Wake Up To Green Tea!
A cup (or two or three) of caffeinated coffee in the morning is like waking up your adrenal glands while resting in bed and slapping them in the face. That’s not a nice way to greet the day! Instead drink green tea, which gives you caffeine, but doesn’t assault your body. Caffeinated coffee is not […]
A Plant Based Diet: The Importance, and How To Get Started
Eating a plant based diet works beautifully to increase micronutrients and alkaline foods in your diet. Micronutrients, are the vitamins and minerals in our food and are the materials used to create the cells of the body and are crucial to hormone production. (Read more about the importance of micronutrients here). Though all foods contain […]
The Beneficial Practice of Tai Chi and Yoga
Low-impact, stress reducing exercises such as tai chi and yoga are great ways to activate the relaxation response. Stress relief is an important part of our daily and weekly routine. Here are some suggestions for beginning with both tai chi and yoga. Have patience. There is no reason to focus on an end goal with […]
Body Treatments for Detoxification
Did you know that your skin absorbs toxins and chemicals everyday? Skin is the largest organ in our body. From the chemicals in our beauty and skin care products to the fire retardant on our furniture, we are exposed to hundreds of toxins on a daily basis. Here are four easy body treatments that aid […]
Slash Stress
Simply put: Stress interferes with the performance of our adrenal glands. The result of excess stress is fatigue, reduced ability to handle said stress well, and a decline in your hormones. Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common and widely missed threats to our health today. Low-impact, stress-reducing exercises include tai chi, sitting mindfully […]
The Benefits of Eating Late Summer Vegetables
If you’ve been eating the same vegetables week in and week out, I’m offering some tips for breaking out of your green veggie rut! Do you love reading the latest health information? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here! Eating in season provides us with more health benefits. These veggies are picked at the peak of […]
Keeping Your Liver Healthy with Daily Detox Habits
This week I am offering up some daily detox recommendations to keep your liver functioning at it’s best. By incorporating these recommendations into your daily life, you are creating an amazing filtration system long term! Want more tips like this? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for the latest health information delivered straight to your inbox! […]