Top 10 Easy Ways to Calm Stress
Top 10 easy ways to calm stress. What I have learned from all my years of training in medicine and nutrition is that learning ways to calm stress is the #1 health habit to practice. Stress itself is not bad. We need it to get going in our day and take action. It is the […]
A Boost for Your Mental Health – PODCAST
A Boost for Your Mental Health In this episode I hold space for all the different emotions at this time to co- exist. It is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s shine a light on how we are feeling ! Our emotional and physical health are inextricably linked. Whether we’re happy or sad, our bodies […]
How Healthy Do You Think You Are?
How healthy do you think you are? Studies show that people who rate their health positively are a step ahead of those who think they are unwell, even when results were adjusted for actual medical conditions. This factor is called “self-rated health,” (or SRH) . “During this pandemic, when we see the statistics and the […]
Finding Gratitude, Hope and Love in a Time of Hardship – PODCAST
At a time of so much change in our world, it is normal to feel anxiety, fear, stress, depression. Today I focus on how to find gratitude, hope and love as we navigate this global pandemic together. Here are ten things I do to immediately SHIFT from fear to faith even in this time of […]
Testing for Adrenal Fatigue – PODCAST
Testing for Adrenal Fatigue correctly requires using a combination of lab testing and feedback from the patient (questionnaires can also play a useful role). The major lab test used to diagnose Adrenal Fatigue is, as you might have guessed, the cortisol test. But there is more than one type of cortisol testing, and the correct […]
Do Dog or Cat Owners Live Longer?
Do dog or cat owners live longer? If you want to live a longer and happier, consider adopting a pet. Science shows pet owners are reaping an impressive number of health benefits. These include reduced risk for heart attack and stroke, lower levels of pain, better immune function—and yes, improved longevity! A large recent Swedish […]
Did You Know Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny?
Did you know your genes are not your destiny? I made a short video about the new science of “epigenetics” (or “above the genes”) . Epigenetics indicates that that our lifestyle exerts a profound influence over which of our genes will be turned on (expressed) or turned off (suppressed) through our day. Our ongoing diet, […]
How Owning A Pet Can Improve Your Overall Health – PART 2
Pets can improve your emotional health. They give unconditional love and are always happy to see you. They shower you with love and attention. This is PART 2 in a series on How Owning A Pet Can Improve Your Overall Health CLICK HERE for PART 1 Knowing that you have someone who loves you at […]
FREE ONLINE ORAL HEALTH SUMMIT March 12-19, 2018
Did you know that 80% of disease symptoms are caused by problems that begin in your mouth? Oral health is one of the most common questions that comes up in my community, and one of the most overlooked health issues in conventional and integrative medicine! Did you know that many health challenges actually BEGIN with […]