Our bodies are naturally awesome at taking care of us. They know how to heal. They are beautifully and miraculously designed in every way. They are filled with such intelligence. And…our bodies have built in systems to detoxify us each and every day. We eliminate and neutralize toxins through our colon, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and skin. So, why would we need or want to do a cleanse or detox? In today’s world, we are exposed to much higher concentrations of environmental pollution than ever before. The water we drink is more contaminated, and the food that we eat is nowhere near the quality that our grandparents ate. The Standard American Diet (SAD) contains excess amounts of animal proteins, saturated … KEEP READING…
5 Tips To Rev Up Your Metabolism
Nearly every single client I work with wants to lose weight. Most of my clients are in their 40’s and 50’s and are finding it more challenging to lose weight due to the hormonal changes that can come with being this age. They feel like they are eating healthfully and exercising, but aren’t seeing the weight loss results they desire. Hormone balancing is important and revving up the metabolism can be helpful as well. One of the most common questions I receive from my clients is “how can I speed up my metabolism?” Here are 5 tips to do just that! 1. Reduce stress levels. An increase in stress is one of the major reasons we have a difficult time … KEEP READING…
A No Bake Valentine’s Cookie for You!
Ahhh….love is in the air this week. I realize that not everyone loves Valentine’s Day as much as I do. It has been criticized as a consumerism holiday created to get us to spend money on flowers, cards, candy and more. Single women may feel like the holiday is conspiring against them. Much like Thanksgiving reminds me to be grateful and count my blessings, Valentine’s Day reminds me to be more loving to everyone…including myself. Of course, I want to be grateful and loving each and every day of my life…but these special days serve as a gentle nudge to consider where and how I can be even more so. So, while I am planning a special dinner for my … KEEP READING…
The Best Place to Shop REAL Fresh & Healthy Foods.
This past weekend, I went to see the movie Frozen with my sister. On the way there, she remarked to me about how confusing it is to know how to eat healthfully. She had read an article about foods that cause inflammation which contradicted other information she had read previously. This happens frequently. One day, we read about a study that evokes the benefits of coffee, red wine, or salmon. The next day we read an article that speaks to the health damaging effects of the same foods. What is a person to do? Additionally, we are inundated with information about the latest, greatest diets. Paleo, Raw, Atkins, The Virgin Diet and hundreds, literally hundreds more out there. My thoughts … KEEP READING…
