Happy Holidays! Around the holiday season people tend to make exceptions, get carried away and lose themselves in sweets, treats, and over eating. I know I’ve been guilty of it in the past, what about you? But, since I’ve been using this technique, I’ve had more energy, my digestive system has been nicer to me,
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Freaky Food Facts
Happy Friday the 13th! Do you believe in crazy things happening on this day? I always seem to have a crazy great day on Friday the 13ths. In honor of Freaky Friday, I offer this as your Friday Food For Thought: Freaky Food Facts… Castoreum, which is used as vanilla flavoring in candies, baked goods,
Put Up A Good Fight
How have you been feeling? If you’re like three of my clients and half of my friends, you might be feeling a bit under the weather. I’ve been asked several times this week about what I suggest to feel better. I’ve been having them consider this: Are you giving your immune system the right ammo
Pain. Friend or Foe?
Pain is actually a good thing. Pain is not a problem, but a symptom of something that’s the real issue. Pain is your body’s way of telling you something’s wrong and out of balance. Even if it’s something simple like heartburn, gas pains or a headache. These signs are like the warning light in your
Why Eating Less Isn’t The Answer
Don’t be concerned about eating less of something, just eat it slower. Some people when they are feeling unhealthy, overweight and bad about themselves, think, “I’ve got to stop eating cookies/candy/my favorite chocolate bar/icecream/chips/______(insert your food vice).” Can you relate? However, if you deprive yourself and say “no cookies, no cookies, no cookies,” I bet all you can
Bone Health Part 2
Bone Health Part 2 Last week I had you consider that perhaps you don’t need more calcium for your bones but more magnesium and vitamin D. If you missed that email, go here. Your body can’t use calcium to strengthen your bones unless you also have magnesium and vitamin D to assimilate it properly. I’m
Bone Health Part 1
You don’t need more calcium in your diet, but more magnesium and Vitamin D. There’s actually an over abundant push for adding calcium into your diet. I’m sure you are familiar with “you need calcium for strong bones.” But you don’t hear much about needing more magnesium or vitamin D for strong bones. Studies have
When Stressed & Unhealthy Do This First
Pick one healthy habit you have (for me – flossing!). Ok now give me a virtual high five. Next, what is one unhealthy habit you have? (Forgetting to brush my teeth in the morning… it’s a good thing I always keep an extra toothbrush in my bag! – my failsafe for my unhealthy habit). Sometimes
Four Foods You Should Replace In Your Pantry
What are some of the basic condiments you use to cook your meals? I know my staples use to be BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, SALT and SOY SAUCE – the essentials to any good meal, right? Now that I’m a health coach, I choose healthier alternatives that are just as delicious. Upgrade your health and your
