So many people don’t realize that the world of ‘healthy eating’ isn’t one-size-fits all, which is why it’s so common to give up on the idea of dieting or worse, end up living with unmanaged chronic conditions.

With this blog, I am wanting to bring awareness to the autoimmune disease Lupus. I have had a few people within this month alone tell me they have been recently diagnosed with this condition, and all expressed frustration, confusion, and concern. So, today’s blog is dedicated to this autoimmune disease that can leave one wondering how this just happened?!!

Quick Quiz: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers?  Or a small bottle of locally pressed juice?  Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars?

You have decided you are finally ready to lose weight as a way of improving your overall health. Whether your motivation to do so stems from your doctor warning you about a lifelong relationship with Type 2 diabetes, or you have decided to take this step as a way of living a full, vital life.  Either way, Congratulations! I know this can be a very scary time for many of you. Insecurity, fear of failing, and feelings of overwhelm are often what leave people in the same spot year after year. The risk of change is riskier than living the same life they already know. Seriously, this is a huge reason many folks do not take that first step toward a healthier lifestyle. People must finally get to a point in which their motivation to change is stronger than their motivation to stay the same.

The word detox has become somewhat trendy on the social media front, and because of this there are definitely mixed messages surrounding what it actually means. Far too often people associate a detox with juice cleanses or restrictive eating plans only. But a well-crafted detox is so much more than that and such an amazing way to truly give your body the rest and rejuvenation it needs while healing it at the same time!

Most people are familiar with food allergies and more and more people are becoming aware of food sensitivities and food intolerances. While food allergies can cause potentially life-threatening reactions, food sensitivity symptoms can be a little less obvious for some, but can significantly impact the quality of life for others.

Looking for a delicious way to keep your immune system strong and robust? This recipe is a great one to try! It is truly one of my personal favorites. 

In recent years, there have been a few interesting movements that taken place online which attempt to help people to increase the speed of their minds, and their general potential. Many software developers have thrown themselves into the mix by creating apps that are designed with the promise that using their intellectual property will actually make people smarter, but if you’re the kind of person who likes doing those kinds of things by using old fashion knowledge, then you’ll be interested in this very article that will teach you some brain boosting activities.

Dietary fat: is it good or bad?

Both. You see, not all fats are created equal.

The Skinny on Fats

Acid reflux also referred to as heartburn, is the result of acidic digestive juices from the stomach backing up into the esophagus.

When looking for the cause of an illness, in this case, migraines, it’s important to remember the name merely identifies the symptoms and nothing about the cause of the symptoms.

While some people have to avoid gluten or suffer negative health consequences, you don’t have to be diagnosed with celiac disease or have a gluten sensitivity to reap the benefits of a gluten-free diet.

You know how much I feel private coaching is invaluable, yet I do feel the group dynamics can be just as rewarding! So, Let’s just get to it.

There are a number of WHY’s. You just have to determine YOUR WHY in order to really take action. So, pause and think about this for a moment before reading why I feel a gut detox is something EVERYONE needs….

A lot of resolutions fail because there’s no “why” attached to the “what.” In fact, I recently heard most people fall off of the bandwagon by January 12th!

But what we CAN do is eat foods regularly that support our liver in its role of detoxification and participate in a seasonal detox that incorporates all those healthy, colorful foods that help pull those toxins out of the fat cells and out of our body!

While most people consider bacteria to be harmful, the truth is there are billions of beneficial bacteria living within us. In fact, bacteria make up our microbiome, an integral part of our internal ecosystem that benefits our gut health and immune function.