We all know that certain foods and drinks can interfere with good sleep. But have you ever wondered if there are foods and drinks that might help you sleep better? Actually, there are, and they support good sleep in several ways. These foods…. Support melatonin production Melatonin is our sleep hormone, calming…
The holidays are over, and it is time to get off the SMACK! It happens to the best of us. Sugar just naturally creeps into our diet and takes over during the holiday season. It is time to kick your sugar habit and get healthy again! Consuming too much sugar is probably the most common…
‘Tis the season, and again we find ourselves spiraling headlong into the hubbub of the holidays. Oftentimes, instead of looking forward to all the festivities, we feel stressed-out and resentful about the seemingly endless obligations and pressures to create the perfect holiday. But before you get pulled too far into the fray this…
One of the easiest and most versatile recipes is the much-loved frittata. This Mediterranean Diet recipe is simple and healthy. An egg-based dish, it can be made fancy with all different vegetables, herbs, cheeses and meats. It takes little time to prepare, and cooks quickly. It’s the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. …
How do I go about maintaining a healthy weight is something that I hear about in my office every week. What is the best diet? How do I lose weight? What should I eat? Why do I have belly fat when I am thin overall?
Are you feeling sluggish and tired? Is your skin dull, your hair thinning? Do you routinely walk into a room and forget why you went in there? Are you having trouble losing belly fat? Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? Is the list of foods you can eat getting shorter and shorter? Does…
Did you know that replacing a woman’s estrogen in menopause can protect her heart? February is National Heart Month and last Friday was go Red for Women so I thought this might be a relevant topic for this week’s blog. Hormones are about more than just reproduction You know in the year 1900 the average…
At night! According to a recent study in the European Heart Journal, hypertensive patients will have better cardiovascular (CV) outcomes if they take their blood pressure medications at night. The Study High blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, it is crucial to manage hypertension. Apparently, managing blood pressure during sleep predicts CV…
