A Pessimistic Energy is an Opportunity
Working with different people's styles, backgrounds, and lifestyles means I get an opportunity to work through various "moods" to get to an end-result. Some journeys are blessings, and others provide great opportunities for learning. I've learned that both types of...
The Scoop on Protein Smoothies
One of the things that most of my clients love to incorporate is a nutrient dense breakfast protein smoothie. How healthy are protein shakes? They are only as healthy as the ingredients that go into them! So if we're talking buying a bottle from the store - chances...
A Cleanse vs. a Detox
What’s a cleanse and what’s a detox? Cleanses are typically a product you buy diluted in juices or shakes that serve as meal replacements allowing one to also lose weight AND detox the body of waste. You can’t do this if pregnant or lactating – either. Detox...
Non-Nutritive Sweeteners & Your BMI
We believe that 25% of kids and 41% of adults use non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), mainly from beverages and some foods. An NNS is a zero- or low-calorie sugar substitute (like aspartame, sucralose, or stevia). It is preferred by many people striving to be healthier;...
Mid-Life Weight Getting You Down?
Peri- and post-menopausal women, aged 50-60, typically gain 1.5 pounds per year. It was once believed this is because of a decrease in overall estrogen levels. Declining estrogen can lead to an increase in total body fat, and a decrease in lean body mass. Today a...
Ditch the Salt Shaker
Almost 33% of Americans are affected by hypertension (HTN), which is a major risk factor for heart disease and mortality. While we still don’t know the exact cause for HTN, we know that it is associated with a fundamental defect in the kidneys to excrete sodium. ...
Today’s Food Pyramid
In the 1970s the old food pyramid had the simple code 4432, which defined the 4 main food groups and how many daily servings you should have. It translated into 4 servings of Fruits/Vegetables, 4 servings of Grains, 3 servings of Milk/Dairy, and 2 servings of Meats. ...
Effectively partnering with your Doctor
Do you feel satisfied with your doctor visits, or do you sometimes feel it’s difficult to communicate why you are there. No one should feel dismissed, ignored, overlooked, and/or disrespected when asking for help, but I hear it happens… a lot. Part of the struggle...
Omega 3 – What the Fat!
An alarming 90% of Americans are NOT meeting their recommended omega 3 fatty acid intake. The American Heart Association recommends about 500mg for healthy individuals, and more for heart patients. Children, women of child bearing age, pregnant/lactating women, and...
Silent Danger
Sometimes it makes its presence gradually and sometimes it appears out of nowhere and hits you like a truck. We call it by many names: stress, anxiety, sadness, or just a heavy spirit. It makes changes in our relationships, careers, physical body, hormones, and...
