Are You a Skinny Fat Person?
What would you think if you were told you were a skinny fat person? Woo Hoo, they said you were skinny but... Once you get past the "compliment" you should know that there are a lot of people who appear to be thin and healthy on the outside but who suffer...
It’s the New Year, So… What Now?
Have you thought about that question as January comes to a close and we are now fully into 2018? Whether it is because of the cliché or the cynic inside, we are quick to reject resolutions for the New Year. Forgetting those silly, easily disregarded...
Plan your meals to control emotional and binge eating
Is this you? You started the week out with your willpower in check and all set to follow an 80:20 philosophy with your food. Somewhere around mid-week though, your energy levels tanked and your cravings soared. Emotional and binge eating is a train wreck waiting to...
Teas and Tonics for Wellness
If someone told you that drinking tea every day could improve your health would you do it? Well, it is possible. Whether you drink tea after dinner, instead of dessert or to feel more relaxed before bed, a cup of tea can improve your mood and...
CHEERS!
Holistic and preventive medicine is the best kind in my book, but particularly when you are planning a night of partying and celebrating (think New Year’s Eve). One too many cocktails often leads to feeling horrible the next day. These tips may come in handy...
How to Eat Healthy While Traveling
Traveling during the holidays? Maybe you have an upcoming family or romantic vacation planned? Or, perhaps you are going on a business trip? No matter where you’re going, you’re probably going to appreciate some quick and easy healthy food tips. These can help you...
Holiday Survival Check List!
The holiday season is one which should be full of fun and festivities and love and light. But for many people, it can also be a source of stress and may even trigger all sorts of emotions, including emotional eating and cravings for unhealthy foods and other behavior....
Wellness Tip #2: A Healthy Gut Is A Happy Gut
Probiotics are a hot topic these days. Some doctors or pharmacists don’t recommend taking them except during a course of antibiotics. It’s true that is an important time to take probiotics but I believe that probiotics should be used regularly as they are a great way...
Wellness Tip: Dry Skin Brushing for Glowing Skin & Good Health
As the cooler weather sets in our skin may become drier and can appear more dull, dry and flaky. During this time of year, it is even more important to make sure our skin is adequately hydrated and moisturized. Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies and yet it...
Thanksgiving Should Be About Counting Your Blessings Not Your Calories
Thanksgiving is a holiday with a long history, even predating the settlement of North America by the Europeans. This time-honored tradition used to be about feasts held in celebration of the harvests as well as giving thanks for one’s blessings. This year as you...
What If You Could Reverse or Prevent Type-2 Diabetes?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and it makes sense to dedicate an article to this subject since lately I have been working with clients who are self-proclaimed sugar addicts. There are 2 main types of Diabetes. Type-1, traditionally called Juvenile Diabetes, is a...
RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Diet is a 4-letter word in the truest sense of the word. To most people “diet” implies deprivation and punishment and is usually a means to an end. The hope being that end is a weight loss goal but also in many cases that end signifies the time to reward oneself,...
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