Dietary Fat: Is It Good or Bad?
Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. When it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past dietary advice promoting low-fat diets, newer research shows that healthy fats are necessary and beneficial for health. When manufacturers create low-fat products, they often replace the fat with refined carbohydrates, […]
How to Make Changes That Stick!
Our mindset and nature to protect our comfort zone are very strong, so to achieve those goals, your desire has to be stronger than the comfort zone. The desire for a permanent change from our current weight, work-out routine, or chaos, whatever that goal is. You have to be strong enough to adapt, set new standards, and […]
Mindset is EVERYTHING!
If I have learned one thing over my lifetime, it is that mindset changes everything. As we move into 2021, you’ve probably got your list of resolutions ready to go. It’s always at the top of our list to make health a priority in the New Year, which is a noble and incredibly vital goal […]
The Importance of Caring for Your Lymph System
1. Moving Exercise is good for you, and this is proof. It doesn’t matter how you choose to move. What matters is that you start doing something. Dance, run up and down the stairs, take a walk, use light weights, swim, ride your bike, go to yoga, play tennis, do jumping jacks, get out and get […]
The Magic Formula for Daily Pleasure
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~Unknown Doing one pleasurable thing per day (or more!) is the most powerful antidote for gray, dull, or stressful days. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Make an “I love” list. […]
One Bad Apple
I have always gone by the adage “never say never,” but sometimes I am confident that there are things I will NEVER do. One thing is to wear an Apple watch, a Fit Bit, or any other “smart” device on my wrist. Besides for my fashion sense, screaming NOOOOO!!! I have a problem with these […]
Mind Set Changes Everything
As we continue to navigate this crazy pandemic, which seems to have turned the world upside down, many, if not most of us are navigating a host of emotions. We do not always have control over what is going on in our world, but our mindset and how we view things can change everything. First, […]
Magic but
As a health professional, I have learned that there are many tools to help us stay well and address problems as they arise. Over the years, I have relied on chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, tapping, meditation, and of course, essential oils, to help me avoid the need for things that may have secondary harmful effects on […]
The Miracle of Your Body
Have you ever considered all the things that are happening in your body? It is mind-boggling, amazing, and miraculous! Many functions are automatic. Our lungs breathe in and out. Our hearts beat. Pumping blood through our vessels. Our digestive system is a network of organs with multiple functions, from digestion and nutrient absorption to dumping […]
This is not a bad dream! But you can sleep well.
Do you ever feel like you are living in a bad dream? These days it may seem more like a nightmare? Our lives have been turned upside down and it is affecting many people’s ability to sleep. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has caused many to feel a sense of imbalance in their lives. […]