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 […]
How to Eat Smart During Holiday Parties
It’s holiday season! That means lots of delicious food everywhere! Do you struggle with what to eat at these events? Do you find it hard to make healthy choices? I’m here to help! The best way to walk into a party is with a game plan. Below are 10 things you can do to help […]
How to Not Get Sick While Traveling
Want to know how to not get sick while traveling? I have been in 10 cities and 5 countries in the last two weeks and of course there is exposure to all kinds of things that could make me sick! How do I stay healthy while traveling? The thing to realize is traveling also takes […]
Sleep May Ease Holiday Stress
During the holidays people should sleep as much as they can and not get too stressed out. This could prevent some of the holiday weight gain Samuel Klein, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, says it looks as if “we should tell overweight patients to […]
Are Sleep and Weight Related?
Are sleep and weight related? The relationship between sleep loss and weight gain is a strong one, borne out in a variety of studies over the years. Large population studies show that both adults and children are more likely to be overweight and obese the less they sleep at night. Have you noticed when you […]
Are You an Architect of Change?
I believe we are all architects of change. Every action, every relationship, every decision we make is creating change in ourselves or our family or our community. I have always considered myself a “change agent” in the health care world. I want the conversation about creating health to be as important as the conversation about […]