Grains are a hot topic in the nutrition world. When i’m working with patients I commonly get asked “should I avoid grains?” My programs are not about deprivation. My goal is to help you find out the foods for your own bio-individuality to help you reduce inflammation and restore gut integrity. It takes experimentation and […]
Estrogen Dominance in Men
Men naturally have both estrogens and androgens; however, for optimal function, they must stay in proper balance. Too much estrogen isn’t a problem just for women, men can also experience high estrogen symptoms. The rise of estrogen dominance in men is most likely the chemicals in foods and the environment that mirror the effects of […]
End of School-Transitioning into Summer Break!
The end of the school year is an exciting time for students, parents, and teachers. As the school year comes to a close, it can be a challenge to keep focused on what’s important and not get derailed by kids getting anxious to get the summer started. Here are some […]
Aloe Vera Benefits the Gut
With long, thick, plump and pointed deep green leaves, Aloe vera is one of the most well-recognized medicinal plants in the world. It has a long history of use in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic products. A great deal of research supports the use of topical Aloe gel, balms and creams for wound healing, sunburn, frostbite, […]
Ecotherapy-The Nature Cure
Ecotherapy is more than a walk in the woods or watching a beautiful sunset. It’s an emerging form of treatment that can help with healing depression. It aims at restoring the connection to the natural world. Being near a green space lowers stress and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, and children with attention deficit […]
May-Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a very complex and chronic autoimmune disease that can affect anyone, anytime, in many different ways. There are certain foods that may improve life while living with lupus, and that are certain foods that can worsen your flares and how you feel. 1. Go from red meat to healthy, fatty fish Being high […]
Boost Breast Health With These Bust Musts
From the bare-breasted days of the cave woman, through the Renaissance and into the era of blonde bombshells, a woman’s bosom has been an icon representing both sexual prowess and vitality. But the breasts are also vulnerable. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and, each year, about 40,000 women die from […]
April 22nd is Earth Day! Super Easy Practices That Are Good for the Earth—and Your Budget
We can all practice an earth-friendly lifestyle without increasing more cost and time. Simple and easy tweaks to what you do every day will not only help the environment, they’ll save you money too. Walk, bike or take public transportation-Research studies show that people who get to work on foot, bike, or via bus/subway are […]
Healthy Tips Tuesday! You Don’t Have to Fear Coffee
Depending on who you ask, coffee is considered a must for daily consumption or considered an addictive poison. It all comes down to bio-individuality. Caffeine effects people differently. For those of you that are coffee lovers and need backing for all the coffee haters, here are some science to back it up. Research out of […]
Kids and Yoga
I love yoga for my family because it can be practiced anywhere. There are several studies showing the many benefits of kids doing yoga. Yoga Teaches Us About Our Bodies-When we practice the physical postures or exercises (called asanas), we learn how to move more freely and with greater ease and awareness. These postures help […]