Sugar is so “outre” or overdone during the holiday season that come to the New Year, many of us are left with a decrease in energy, brain fog, irritability, and even depression. These negative motivators are not likely to help you create lasting change. What does work is getting clear on the positive payoffs and […]
With the summer months coming up, people love to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun. Whether it’s lying by the pool or working up a good sweat exercising outside, exposure to high temperatures (mix in some humidity) can lead to electrolyte imbalance, including dehydration. According to research, about 60-75% of Americans don’t drink enough […]
Fall is the beginning of the yin cycle when daylight lasts less than 12 hours. We may find ourselves a little more serious and less carefree from the days of summer. It’s a time to begin more introspective indoor projects- it’s also a time when we may start feeling less active. To help keep your […]
What is Sound Meditation? The Most Accessible Form of Deep Meditation Sound Meditation is the practice of deepening meditation with the use of sound and music. For thousands of years, sound has been used in ancient cultures to ease anxiety and promote a sense of well-being. Many cultures, religions, and mystic traditions have celebrated […]
One of the most successful things I’ve incorporated into my diet is to work along with the body’s natural response to the changing of seasons. Eating with the seasons was derived from a 5000-year-old traditional medical system that works. For example, in the spring and summer, we all want more greens, salads, fruit, and a […]
Activated charcoal has become all the rage in the field of health & beauty, as it carries a number of purifying benefits. So, what is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is regular charcoal that’s been heated with gas, which forms millions of little pores that trap chemicals and adsorb (“to bind to” rather than “to absorb”) […]
According to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, allergies are one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world. People with a family history of allergies are at a higher risk of developing allergies. Hay fever, eczema, hives, asthma, and food allergy are some types of allergic diseases. Allergy symptoms can range from […]
What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a clear gooey substance known as hyaluronan that is naturally produced by your body. It’s a very long chain of disaccharides (sugars) present in all connective tissues in the body that is responsible for retaining moisture. It occurs in high concentrations in the skin, joints, and eye fluids […]
After recommending stevia to my clients for years, I found new research exposing the dark side of stevia, that has changed my opinion. Stevia. What is it? Stevia is a plant that contains natural, calorie-free sweetness found in it’s leaves, and can be used as a sugar substitute to sweeten desserts, fruit, or drinks. It […]
Are your gut bugs out of balance? Did you know that we are only 10% human? 90% of our cells are non-human, microbial cells. Our gut harbors a complex community of over 100 trillion microbial cells, which influence human physiology, metabolism, nutrition, and immune function. Disruption to the gut microbiota has been linked with gastrointestinal […]
Probiotics work in your gastrointestinal tract to help balance out the harmful microbes living there. Evidence now suggests that a certain type of probiotics known as psychobiotics may also help improve your mood. It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better handle stress, improve your mood, and even […]
We all know the c; we even posted an article a while back outlining how great ACV can be for the body. I didn’t think it mattered what time of day to take ACV, whether in the morning or the afternoon, that you would receive the same wonderful benefits regardless. That was until I started […]
