5 Ways to Support Your Body from Seasonal Threats
The beauty of spring brings such joy to our hearts after a long bleak winter. Where there were barron grays and browns, colors begin to fill the world as the ground warms and trees and flowers come to life. Along with the beauty of spring comes pollen irritating our respiratory system, bringing on the sneezing, […]
Why Cleanse?
Just like you change the oil and filter in your car, and the filters in your home, periodically giving your body a break, and cleaning the filters helps maintain longevity and health. In an ideal world, your body will detoxify itself as it was designed to do. Our liver, kidneys, colon, respiratory system, blood, lymph, […]
To Fast or Not to Fast
When I started the coaching program at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, we were presented with several dietary theories including, Paleo, Keto, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian, ayurvedic, 5 elements, blood type…the list is vast. Introducing us to the variety of diets brought our awareness of the many different eating practices that support people in a healthy […]
All We Need is the Air We Breathe
Breathing is something we do every day to survive. From a strictly scientific basis, it is exchanging carbon dioxide for oxygen. Simply the air that is taken in or expelled from the body. On a deeper level, it can connect to yourself, your soul. Our breath can be affected by toxins and pollution. There is […]
Self-Massage is Self-Love
Ayurveda translates to “the science of life” and encompasses preventative, curative & health maintenance processes and techniques. One of my favorite maintenance rituals is a practice known as Abhyanga, a process of self-massage that can be done daily in just a few minutes. It is suggested to do the ritual in the morning, before a […]
Do You Know What’s In That?
I was recently listening to the story of an ICU nurse. I love to listen to the journeys of nurses like myself who open their eyes and minds to an integrated approach to health. This nurse had a young daughter who suffered from acute episodes of respiratory struggles. These struggles often landing her in the […]
The Who, What, When, Where and How of Essential Oils
Essential oils have exploded on shelves and online. Just about every direct sales company has added them to their offerings. You can find self-care products like shampoos and lotions and cleaning products boasting the addition of essential oils. But when it comes to using essential oils to support your health, exactly what makes essential oils […]
The Many Faces of Sugar
Sugar. How sweet it is. Human beings are born with around 10,000 taste buds, most of which are located directly on the tongue. Nature gave us a variety of taste buds to allow us to discern between sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. So it is natural to want to enjoy the deliciousness of sweet foods. […]
The Foundation to Good Health
As I continue to learn about what creates wellness, it is clear that there is a wide gap from one philosophy to the next. Some SWEAR that a vegan diet saved them from near-death and some vegans swear that adding meat to their diet finally had them feeling fabulous. Some swear off grains and others […]
Creating what you want. The power of intention.
As I continue to improve myself and my life, it becomes abundantly clear that thoughts are things! The words that you choose, the way you phrase things can genuinely impact our results in life. Our words and thoughts send messages to our brains that can affect our success in life. I realized for myself that […]