Top Ten Ways to Incorporate Physical Activity into your Day
Daily physical activity is as important as getting quality sleep. So many people use the excuse that they don’t have “time”. I schedule physical activity into my day just like any “appointment”. Dr Karen’s Top Ten Ways to Incorporate Exercise into your Day Schedule physical activity into your calendar like you would any other appointment. […]
Melatonin and Migraines
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In humans, melatonin is produced in several tissues, including the brain (pineal gland), retina, and GI tract. In the brain, melatonin synthesis is stimulated by darkness. Once synthesized, it enters the blood stream and acts as an endocrine hormone involved in sleep regulation and a number of other cyclical […]
Do You Weigh Yourself Every Day?
For so many of us the scale is a source of stress and self-loathing. Conventional wisdom tells us not to weigh ourselves more once a week. What do you think? I personally feel this is a personal decision. The scale is just one “tracker” to assist us with our wellness goals. I recently purchased an […]
Join me on Monday May 8 to Learn about your Microbiome!
Your greatest ally in health is your microbiome–the trillions of bacteria that are the control center of your health! I have written a lot about the microbiome and I am speaking at two national conferences this year all about it. CLICK HERE to join the Microbiome Summit for FREE CLICK HERE to own all of […]
Vitamin D – What You Need to Know
Vitamin D is unique among vitamins as it works more like a hormone. Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone mineralization and growth (Vitamin D increases absorption of calcium from the small intestine so the body receives maximum benefit) maintenance of muscle strength and coordination cardiovascular health balanced immune function estimated to regulate somewhere between […]
Top Ten Reasons Why Stress is Fattening
Let’s define stress first. Most people only think of psychological stress when they hear the term “stress”. Things like family or job issues, or traffic or money worries. Yes, these can certainly be stressful. There are also less obvious stressors and what I call “hidden” stressors that have the same physiological effect on the body. […]
What’s For Dinner? – The Magic of Marinades
What’s for dinner? That question often instills panic in me as a busy working professional. I know I am not the only one! I decided to take on the challenge and find simple, quick, healthy recipes that I can enjoy making and eating and sharing! I am NOT a cook! I am passionate about health […]
Want to Know How to Snack Smart?
Snacking between meals can keep you from getting too hungry and help you maintain a more consistent energy level throughout the day. The secret is eating the right kind of snacks, ones that will give your body the nutrients that it needs. Nutrient Intake It can be difficult to get all of your daily recommended nutrients […]
Got Heartburn?
According to the National Institute of Health, 20% of Americans suffer from heartburn symptoms at least once per week, and nearly half of these people experience symptoms every day. The pain associated with heartburn is caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus through the valve at the entry point of the stomach. The […]