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The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

On June 14, 2017 by

  If there was ever a call for “digestive health,” this is it!   Yes, it’s true. Your gut is considered your “second brain.”   There is no denying it anymore.   And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can Read More

Nutrition

The Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too?

On June 5, 2017 by

  Yes you should (end of post).   But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And which type is best?   Let’s dive into some of the fascinating research and find out.   Coconut oil is a special kind of fat   Coconut oil is fat and contains the Read More

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The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners

On May 29, 2017 by

  You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few.  Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store.   Yes, ingesting refined sugar spikes your blood sugar and insulin, and Read More

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Raw vs. Cooked – Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?

On May 22, 2017 by

  Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked.   Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people.   Where this can become a consideration is for vitamin and mineral deficiencies (or “insufficiencies”). These Read More

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Is My Poop Normal?

On May 15, 2017 by

  Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?)   You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional health.   You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or when you’re super nervous about something.   And what about fiber Read More

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Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love

On May 8, 2017 by

  The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence.   But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.”   Right?   Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious!   What’s my criteria you ask?   They have to be Read More

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Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?

On May 1, 2017 by

  Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways.   And they’re a lot more common than most people think.   I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening.  If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear of Read More

Health

All About Digestive Enzymes

On April 24, 2017 by

  Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal.   As a practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I would rather try other strategies first. Not to mention, that some supplements can be Read More

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The Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause

On April 17, 2017 by

  During menopause women tend to gain weight.  While this isn’t great it’s pretty common and there are many reasons why.   Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause…   Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass.  Muscle mass uses energy (burns calories) so when we have less of it the body burns less energy overall, Read More

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Foods to Reduce Night Time Hot Flashes

On April 10, 2017 by

  Do you get hot flashes?   Are they mostly at night?   Do they set the bed on fire (but not in that way)?   Let’s get you some solutions!   Before we do that, just some quick info on why hot flashes occur so we can try to effect the root cause of Read More

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