This is one of my favorite blogs that I always like to share before the Holidays, a fresh reminder. Enjoy it! I often comment that when we have decided that we want to eat healthy and we are one step ahead in our health journey we actually engage in Mindful Eating. What is Mindful Eating?...
Hormonal health is primarily about balance vs. absolute levels of any one hormone at any point in time. The most common hormonal imbalance challenge for women before menopause, and a notable number of men, is estrogen dominance. The most common contributing Root Causes include at least one of the following: • Excess estrogen (e.g....
We could all benefit from being more present in our daily lives. Sometimes we dwell on the past (maybe due to negative experiences) or obsess about the future (maybe trying to anticipate a future outcome). These behaviors can impact confidence tremendously. What can we do to be more present and therefore reduce the noise...
For many years I have had the privilege to help many people achieve their health goals. Change their lives. Create new futures. And I have learned a few things about what separates those who eventually succeed from those who don’t. As you consider your own goals, here are a few, critical tips from my...
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, Methylation is a key biochemical process that is essential for the proper function of almost all of your body’s systems. It occurs billions of times every second. It helps repair your DNA on a daily basis, controls homocysteine (an unhealthy compound that can damage blood vessels), helps recycle molecules...
Our bodies are amazing! We are exposed to a wide array of toxins and poisons each day, and our body is designed to process and excrete them seamlessly. But, our body’s detoxification burden is growing… Since World War II, more than 85,000 new synthetic chemicals have been released into our environment. Over 350 different...
The truth is that the correct answer to the regular question, “Is this healthy or not?” is almost always, “Well, it depends.” Unfortunately, we like generalizations; we want to have a short list of healthy choices that everyone can follow without further inquiry. The truth is that nothing is healthy for everyone all the...
I am deeply passionate about the power of functional medicine. As a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, I use a rich breadth of functional medicine know-how, supporting my clients as unique individuals with fully customized programs. Dr. Mark Hyman has defined functional medicine as “a science-based, personalized healthcare approach that assesses and treats underlying...
We tend to undervalue the power of sleeping. We are constantly going from thing to thing; we believe the more we do, the better we are; we don’t rest enough; we don’t believe in the power of relaxation. On top of this, we don’t always eat the right foods to help us relax and...
Do you have a meditation practice? I highly recommend it…the benefits are enormous and there are more and more research studies coming up with real benefits for body, mind health and even business! The benefits of meditation are extremely helpful for our daily life, no matter what. However, meditation is particularly essential during times...