I encourage all of my nutrition clients to try to keep a food journal for a few weeks. Food journaling helps us to see patterns that we can link to our health and well being. It is really helpful to see how food makes us feel throughout the day. Consider journaling how you feel after your meals, writing down if […]
Read moreI saw a post about growing scallions at home. I tried it this week and it is very simple. After cooking your scallions, save the bottoms and put them in a small jar of water. Change the water every few days. The scallions will grow fast. This photo shows just a few days of growing the scallions in my home. […]
Read more1 Tablespoon organic chia seeds 1 Tablespoon organic coconut flakes I quarter cup organic oats 1 quarter cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup Mix these ingredients and adjust to preferences adding more or less milk and oats. Let these ingredients sit overnight and serve with berries. More Make Ahead Oat Ideas Blueberry Honey Oats- 1/2 cup organic oats, […]
Read moreI love to make a Mediterranean style sandwich for a healthy lunch or light dinner. This is a great way to use up leftover grilled veggies too. I avoid dairy, but you can sprinkle some feta cheese on this sandwich for a real Mediterranean style meal too. You can be really creative with this sort of sandwich. If you need […]
Read moreI know all too well what it is like to deal with daily pain. I have struggled with spondylolisthesis for 17 years. Using ibuprofen and other pharmaceutical pain medications may pose dangerous health risks. I hope you will benefit from the natural suggestions below to manage pain as holistically as possible. Joining me or other other yoga and Tai Chi […]
Read moreWe all know that detoxing the body is beneficial. Monthly or yearly mild detox programs can really benefit our long term health. When I was reading Dr. Axe’s most recent book, he constantly suggested a digital detox for various ailments. I think we could all benefit from less time on our computers and phones. The article below will help you […]
Read moreGolden milk has so many health benefits. https://draxe.com/recipes/turmeric-latte-recipe/ I’m not a big fan of warm milk beverages, so I take the ingredients found in a gold milk recipe and make a morning smoothie that benefits the body in so many ways. Dr. Axe mentions in the link above a few of the benefits of consuming turmeric on a daily basis. […]
Read moreI struggle with seasonal allergies. I have had great success using D-Hist for years. https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/social/natural-dhist/. This year I seem to need more help with my allergy issues. I have been using Dr. Josh Axe’s new book Ancient Remedies as my reference for all things holistic. This book is terrific! As with all things holistic, my first approach is always to […]
Read moreA cup of quinoa can have 10 grams of protein. Adding an egg or two to this breakfast or lunch bowl makes a healthy protein rich meal. This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables too! “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” Michael Pollan. My Quinoa Bowl Recipe 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 or two scrambled eggs […]
Read moreDr. Briana Sinatra has a great article with recommendations for dealing with hormone issues in a holistic way. https://www.healthydirections.com/articles/womens-health/balance-hormones-women-naturally Dr. Sinatra’s recommendations are below. “Hormones! Let’s face it, these chemical messengers have been messing with us women for years. From your first menstrual cycle to menopause and beyond, your hormones support incredible functions like reproduction, metabolism, mood, bone health, and […]
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