Low carb diets have been popular on and off since the dawn of the Atkins fame but what exactly defines low carb? Does eating this way actually help with weight loss? Are there any other health benefits (or risks) to [...]
If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the [...]
Do you get hot flashes? Are they mostly at night? Do they set the bed on fire (but not in that way)? Let's look at some easy solutions! Before we do that, just some quick info on why hot flashes [...]
Inflammation. Chronic inflammation. Pain, stiffness, fatigue, depression, gastric distress and more.... Lots of people suffer from low-grade inflammation and they don’t even know it. Countless books, articles and the latest research now recognize inflammation as the “underlying cause of a [...]
You may have heard this saying: “All disease begins in the gut” by Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who is traditionally regarded as the father of medicine. And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, [...]
When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D, therefore, it is often a common deficiency. So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble [...]
Holiday stress stressed The winter holidays are upon us and among all the fun, decorations, preparations, shopping and cooking, most of us experience STRESS!!! Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can [...]
healthy woman Yes, while I always say that it’s better to get your nutrients from food first sometimes supplements are necessary. Unfortunately there are just some all-too-common nutrients that we simply don’t get enough of. And they’re absolutely critical to [...]
A friend asked an interesting question today in a Facebook post: "How will you listen to the messages from your body today and how will you take care of it?". My answer to her question was: “staying hydrated throughout the [...]
What can slow my metabolism? You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates [...]
