What Exactly Is CBD Oil ?
I get asked a lot about my opinions on CBD Oil. I had to research it myself because this is new to the medical and wellness world. I knew it had something to do with marijuana, but I needed to turn to my functional health community to really understand the science. Here are some TOP […]
7 Things this Holistic Psychiatrist Recommends Before Antidepressants
Holistic Psychiatrist, Ellen Vora, MD just wrote an article on the tips & tools you need to help manage your emotional symptoms and feel vibrantly healthy. I found them so clear and helpful, I am listing them here. She list diet and lifestyle approaches to healing depression before taking the first pill. In her clinical […]
Got Leaky Gut?
Hippocrates was right when he said many years ago that the gut is the foundation of our entire health. Research is finally starting to show that many chronic and autoimmune diseases can be connected to gastrointestinal problems. When your gut lining is damaged due to stress, poor diet, medications, and other triggers, it can cause […]
Top Ten Tips for adding Alkaline foods to your diet
In PART 1 HERE, I discussed the reason we should care about acidity and alkalinity. Research shows that diets consisting of highly alkaline foods — fresh vegetables, fruits and unprocessed plant-based sources of protein, for example — result in a more alkaline urine pH level, which helps protect healthy cells and balance essential mineral levels. […]
Alkaline vs Acidic – Why You Should Care?
Do you know why that question is so important? Your regular doctor will not ask you that question. So why should you care? The bottom line is, disease THRIVES in an acidic state and is less likely to thrive in an alkaline state. Your survival depends on your blood pH to be consistent. If you […]
Do You Know Your Blood Sugar?
Do you know your blood sugar? Knowing how your body responds to a particular food, meal, activity, or even thought can be one of the most valuable skills you’ll ever learn. Measuring your blood glucose will give you this feedback, and it’s really easy to learn and do. Most people think measuring blood sugar is […]
Tips for Eating Right on the Road – PART 2- ROAD TRAVEL
Road travel is a slower way to travel than flying. With most of the day spent in the car, you can easily lose track of time and what you’ve been eating. So, if you plan on snacking, fill up on whole foods with nutritional value— berries, bananas, and pistachios are a great place to start. […]
Tips for Eating Right on the Road – PART 1- AIR TRAVEL
Want tips for eating right on the road? No matter if you’re flying, driving, or taking a train, travel can wreak havoc on your diet. It doesn’t have to. Just follow these tips for better travel nutrition. Air Travel Plan Ahead: If you’ll be flying during meal time, don’t miss the opportunity to eat. Travel […]
Are You An Emotional Eater?
I personally feel that much of our eating is “emotional eating”. What do I mean by this statement? Emotional eating is another way to look at cravings. When you are not responding to natural hunger, you have to be responding to something other than true hunger. Eating is one of the pleasures in life. Many […]