Plus a Hormone Balancing Maca Smoothie! Menopause. The biggest problem with menopause is the way our Western culture has characterized this time in a woman’s life. Our society and our medical system treat this as “the end” of beauty, good sex, usefulness and value. The death of our youth. This is the furthest thing from…
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is currently incurable. Pathogenic processes start in the brain decades before symptoms manifest. Lifestyle and diet can modify this risk significantly – especially in select individuals. Engaging in preventative strategies earlier in life is of utmost importance. Some tips: Eat more root vegetables and beans Eat more dark, leafy greens Have nuts…
IT PROLONGS OUR LIFE! We live in such a busy, media-driven society. Practices that quiet the mind are so important to our physical health and healthy aging. Telomeres are the ends of our genetic material. They fray and shorten with age, leading to chronic disease and shortening our lifespan. Two things have been shown in…
If you suffer from any chronic disease, the answer is yes. Sad, but true. I have just returned from a fabulous Institute for Functional Medicine conference in Portland, Oregon. As always, gluten is a hot topic when discussing chronic disease and I felt compelled to share my learnings with you. So why, might you ask,…
Healthy Travel Tips! Happy 4th of July! My son and I did something very patriotic last week. We visited Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. A must if you have children/grandchildren in the 5th and 6th grade when this time period in American history is being taught in school! It really solidifies the learning to be…
Looking for a refreshing pick-me-up drink this summer? This delicious drink is full of vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes. Simply blend all the ingredients together, add ice and enjoy!
Summer is almost here! Whether you are hiking, biking or spending the day at the pool, it is important to stay hydrated. The rule of thumb is that for exercise lasting 1-2 hours, plain water is fine. Activities of longer duration need some electrolyte replacement. The electrolytes in our bodies are basically sodium, chloride, potassium,…
Summer is almost here! Whether you are hiking, biking or spending the day at the pool, it is important to stay hydrated. The rule of thumb is that for exercise lasting 1-2 hours, plain water is fine. Activities of longer duration need some electrolyte replacement. The electrolytes in our bodies are basically sodium, chloride, potassium,…
