5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health
5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health is shining a light on how to protect your mental health with food. This is PART 3 in my series on mental health and your gut. There are foods that are good for the brain and foods that are bad for the brain. 5 Foods to Avoid for […]
Heartburn and Your Mood
Heartburn and your mood is PART 2 of my PODCAST SERIES on Mental Health and Your Gut If you think Heartburn is a minor symptom- think again. Acid reflux and mood disorders share a very close link. Unlike what we were made to believe, reflux is actually caused by insufficient levels of stomach acid. Causes […]
I No Longer Cried Out for Food
I never believed I‘d lose even a pound unless I became seriously ill. I thought something was wrong with the way my brain was wired because I never received a signal that I was full. After eating a meal, I still wanted to eat another meal. My appetite was intensely strong. I felt as if […]
Let’s BE Compassion In Action
Let’s BE compassion in action. Compassion is about stepping outside yourself to do something to connect with and help others. How can we show compassion in this world where many people practice hate and violence instead of love and kindness? How can we become a compassionate person and be a blessing to other people? Compassionate […]
My Zucchini Noodle Recipe I Love
Zucchini Noodle Recipe I Love With only 5 ingredients, the recipe is easy to prepare, and the result is also gluten-free for those with specific dietary restrictions. 1 Large Zucchini 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Garlic Crushed 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp Parlsey (minced) Add zoodles to a skillet (after sauting […]
10,000 Steps A Day? Fewer Also Counts!
10,000 Steps A Day? Fewer Also Counts. I actually do measure my steps and I aim for 10,000 steps a day. This equates to about five miles daily. However, this may be too large a target for many people and it might discourage you from physical activity. Does it really take nearly five miles daily […]
Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease?
Germ Theory or Terrain Theory of Disease? When I was in Medical School I was taught one of the main theories of which “modern medicine” is based called “germ theory”. This is a theory that says microorganisms (especially bacteria and viruses) invade and infect the body, thereby causing disease. GERM THEORY According to the germ […]
How Do You Deal With Uncertainty ?
How Do You Deal With Uncertainty ? In these uncertain times, I find myself sometimes caught in the trap of “what if?” I have never been good at change, yet I know the only constant in life is change! “When you become comfortable with uncertainty, Infinite Possibilities open up in your life.” — Eckhart Tolle […]
Perhaps There is Something More……. PART 1
Perhaps there is something more for us in store that is a better version than the “BC” (Before Corona Virus) version. I don’t know about you, but I am determined to come out of this a better version of myself. I do know this will be the only way I can make sense of this […]