When I was in chiropractic practice, a question I asked new patients went something like this: “Given the current trajectory of your health and your habits, what do you think your life will be like in 30 years if you don’t change anything?” It was not uncommon for a 50 year old to look me square in the eye and…
Sometimes the struggle is real.And you just have to allow it to be so. Then comes the question: How do you allow the struggle to be real, accept it but not go down the tunnel and become anxious or depressed about the things you can’t control? It’s all about choosing your thoughts which, by its very nature, is a lesson…
I’ve always been an advocate for meeting people where they are and helping them move forward in a simple way. If you have 40 (or especially if you have 100 pounds to lose), you certainly don’t want a healthy weight coach telling you to eat carrots and go for a 6-mile run! If you’re taking meds for a condition and…
“What supplements do you take?” is probably one of the most common questions I hear. So as we move quickly towards a new year and a time when people look at setting new health goals, I thought I’d address that. First, I truly believe we SHOULD be able to get all the nutrients we need from food. After all, that’s…
The easy plant-based recipe here can varied to add your flair and give you a natural approach to wellness.
Today I want to talk about using medicinal foods and intentional eating to change your attitude regarding the way you think about your diet.
Is there a natural approach to the mood swings brought about by hormone surges during peri-menopause and menopause? The answer is a resounding yes! Having written those 2 sentences, part of me feels like I’m done & you should just pick up the phone! But I know it’s not that simple. Since International Mental Health Day was earlier this week,…
If you read my blogs regularly, you know I had a birthday recently. And because I love food & love life, my birthday celebrations included 3 different groups of friends over a few days. By the time Monday came around (my birthday was on a Thursday), I was feeling just a bit bloated and sluggish. So I returned my clean…
I have a milestone birthday coming up the next week. You know, one of THOSE birthdays where you look back & wonder, “How did I get here?” Where you look ahead and wonder, “What does the future hold in store?” and “What do I have left that I’m still committed to doing?” Those who know me well know I’m not…
Can you reverse diabetes? If so, what’s the best diet for that? You might be surprised to learn the answer. My new client has Type 2 diabetes. It is an all-too-common malady in our fast food, convenience society. As a result, for the past couple of years she’s been following much of the standard recommendations: Keep away from breads, cereals,…