Initially my intention to switch to grass-fed beef was purely selfish. I had stayed away from beef and pork for years. I remember the day I wanted to go vegetarian. I watched a video, The Earthlings, as part of my holistic nutrition certification. Watching the way animals are treated pushed me over the edge. In… Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture (Holistic Grazing)
Inflammation, Nutrition and Nutritional Cleansing
Inflammation causes a myriad of problems in our bodies from major diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer’s to depression and pain. All of us know how important it is to get inflammation under control if we want to protect our health. If you’re like me you want to go the holistic route rather… Continue reading Inflammation, Nutrition and Nutritional Cleansing
I May Be a Little Behind on the Whole Essential Oil Thing But I’ll Catch Up!
So this whole essential oil thing is kinda new to me! I know, I know, everyone has been using essential oils forever and I’m behind the times. In defense of myself, I have used a few oils in the past few years for allergy headaches, DIY eczema lotion and a couple other DIY home and… Continue reading I May Be a Little Behind on the Whole Essential Oil Thing But I’ll Catch Up!
Three Words. It’s Short; it’s Simple; it’s Easy to Remember
This may well be the shortest blog I’ve written, but the best piece of nutrition advice I can give anyone. Years ago I remember seeing a short video clip on You Tube with Bob Newhart where he’s a therapist and his client is a gal that needs some help with a behavior or fear. She… Continue reading Three Words. It’s Short; it’s Simple; it’s Easy to Remember
Mid-Year Dump the Junk, Yes it’s More Than Once a Year!
Every year in January our team does a Dump the Junk challenge focusing on getting rid of excess things in our homes we’re not using and dumping the junk in the kitchen too. Why not do a refresher about mid-year? It’s summer heading into fall, school is out, friends are visiting from out of town… Continue reading Mid-Year Dump the Junk, Yes it’s More Than Once a Year!
Are All Proteins the Same?
There are A LOT of different protein shakes on the market so it can be very confusing how to pick out the perfect shake for you. There are some good ones and some bad ones so here are a few things to look for: Type of protein. If you’re looking for whey protein, are the… Continue reading Are All Proteins the Same?
It’s that time of year! Yes it is hot! Which brings me to the question, what are you doing to stay hydrated? Do you realize what happens to your body when it gets dehydrated? You can experience dizziness, headaches, fatigue and constipation. So what is your “go to” drink for hydration? Water helps regulate your body… Continue reading
Hormone Imbalance Wrecks Havoc on Your Body. Have You Been Tested?
I’ve been working with a few clients lately that have hormonal issues. As we age our hormone levels can change, either declining or increasing, creating havoc in our bodies. These changes can create a wide range of conditions from crazy, erratic behavior to depression to illness including PMS, fibroids, endometriosis and breast pain making life… Continue reading Hormone Imbalance Wrecks Havoc on Your Body. Have You Been Tested?
Men’s Health Matters Too
According to Deborah Enos, CN 18% of men between 35 and 54 skip breakfast regularly. If they do eat breakfast, a good percentage eat a high carb, high sugar, or highly processed grab and go. This is not good news! It was okay in the 1920's when men were working more labor oriented types of… Continue reading Men’s Health Matters Too
Goal Check-in – Epic Fail or Values First?
It’s that time of year to push the pause button and check in with yourself on where you’re at with your goals! June is a good time to stop, reflect and see what’s working and what’s not working. Although a quarterly check in is best since it gives you more time to correct your course of… Continue reading Goal Check-in – Epic Fail or Values First?
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