Five Steps to Embracing Change
Change isn’t easy. Anything new can feel uncomfortable, especially if that change is about letting go of something. Every decision we make is a choice, and each choice has benefits and consequences. If I have a cup of coffee at 3:00 in the afternoon, it may have the benefit of keeping me awake at that […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toxin Overload
In an ideal world, your body is designed to detoxify itself as it was intended to do. Our liver, kidneys, colon, respiratory system, blood, lymph, and skin are all designed to keep toxins at bay. However, with over 80,000 chemicals in our environment – many of them untested – our bodies are exposed to more […]
Maybe it’s not what you are eating…but what is eating you?
As we attempt to navigate the often chaotic world of modern life, the range of emotions we experience in a day can change dramatically. We are bombarded with stimulus from technology, traffic, and demands to keep up at work and at home. Our fast-paced world has us grabbing food on the go, and sometimes skipping […]
It sure ain’t easy being green!! But it’s worth it!
28 years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, one of the MANY autoimmune issues that seem to be increasing not only in occurrence but in type. This diagnosis would be the catalyst that sent me on a journey of self-healing! Changing my lifestyle and learning to use tools to help my body heal. Now […]
Matters of the heart!
It’s February, and we are just a few days away from valentines day. It seems as with any celebratory time in the United States , Valentines day people are apt to consume an unhealthy amount of sugar. In January, many have set their resolutions to better and healthier lifestyles. People commit to a healthier diet […]
Why detox?
As someone who loves to read about health related issues, I keep coming across information on detoxing. As you look at our information highway, it seems that this is one of those “buzz words” . some experts think that we all have the necessary organs to detoxify, our livers, our kidneys, our lungs, our skin […]