Diabesity and Sugar Addiction

Diabesity and sugar addiction go hand in hand. Diabesity is the inflammation that happens from high glycemic foods and it is describes a  spectrum  all the way from mild insulin resistance to full-blown diabetes. The answer is  diet and lifestyle choices that support your unique genetic susceptibilities. Want to hear other episodes? Subscribe to my […]

Have you heard of Nature-Deficit Disorder?

Have you heard of Nature Deficit Disorder? Richard Louv introduced the term “Nature-Deficit Disorder” in 2005 with the publication of his best-selling book, “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.” He coined the phrase to serve as a description of the human costs of alienation from nature and it is not […]

To Rest Like A Tree – PODCAST

To Rest Like A Tree is the the work of Mark Nepo, a poet and teacher. In this podcast Dr Karen discusses Mark’s book called The Book of Awakening – Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the life You Have.  He provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths, and stories […]

Want to Beat the Holiday Belly Bloat?

Want to Beat the Holiday Belly Bloat?  There are plenty of ways to support your gut a so that you can enjoy the season without belly problems. Here are 7 ways to beat the holiday digestive traffic jam: 1. Take a Digestive Enzyme with Every meal Take one at the beginning of every meal to […]

Pure, White and Deadly – PODCAST

Pure, White and Deadly PART 1 – Why don’t we hear much about the dangers of sugar? Forty years ago, renowned physician John Yudkin sounded the alarm that sugar is bad for our health – he was ignored by the medical community. Now with current science and nutrition and the fall of the low-fat hypothesis, […]

Sugar Sensitivity and Cravings – PODCAST

Sugar Sensitivity and Cravings – If sugar were put on the market for the first time today, it would be difficult to get it past the FDA. Eating sweets can give us a temporary emotional boost, which leads to a craving for still more sweets. Many people who suffer from sugar sensitivity don’t even know […]

Health Coaches Are Needed NOW!

Health coaches are needed NOW!. The Dis-ease care system needs them. Our medical industry continues to advance scientifically and doctors have very little time (or training) to talk about healthy lifestyles. As a doctor, I worked primarily to identify and treat symptoms. There is only so much a primary care doctor can do. There is […]

Brenda Finally Reclaimed Her Body

Brenda finally reclaimed her body after her struggle with her weight. As a 35 year fitness professional, a major aspect of Brenda’s work has been to facilitate various weight management programs. Her focus has been on behavior change which was used to be about controlling calories in and calories out.  Professionally, she did not support […]

Are You Intrigued By Stem Cell Therapy?

Are you fascinated by stem cell therapy? Join me HERE  on Facebook starting next Monday December 3rd as I walk you through a week long Stem Cell Rejuvenation Program @sanovivmedicalinstitute in Rosaríto, Mexico. I will be facilitating my annual Health and Education Retreat with 18 participants and my husband will be doing a week long […]