I was one of three children and, in my family, when it came to meals you ate quickly so you didn’t go without. This is not the best strategy if you want to adequately digest your food and avoid indigestion. Research shows that good eating hygiene can help alleviate gas, bloating, distention, belching, and mild …
When your sex hormones are balanced you feel wonderful—you have energy, enjoy recuperative sleep, and keep weight off. Conversely, the symptoms of hormone imbalance are usually pronounced, unpleasant, and can be all consuming. These symptoms are the body’s way of saying—hello, something is off here! One of the most common hormone imbalances among women in …
As we approach the summer months and increase the time we spend outdoors, it’s important to protect our skin from UV damage. But, is your sunscreen affecting your health? Are you aware of the connection between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and hormone health? There are many chemicals we’re exposed to on a daily basis that can interfere …
Both functional and conventional medicine are practiced by licensed medical professionals; both are evidence-based, employ advanced diagnostic tests, and use prescription medications. Functional Medicine is a science-based approach that addresses the whole person, not just a suite of symptoms. This type of medicine aims to find and tackle the underlying causes of complex, chronic illness …
I fell in love with the small town of Nosara during a recent visit to Costa Rica. The delicious freshly-prepared vegan food, beautiful beaches, yoga studios, and friendly people immediately made me want this to be my new home. My husband felt the same way and we talked about possibly living here someday. Nosara has …
Ever feel that your lifestyle is draining your energy? Relationships that have gotten stale and no longer serve you, no time for yourself, or feel disconnected from the rest of the world? The good news is that making small changes to your life can result in improved energy. Start by examining your relationships, career, physical …
I hear it all the time. I’m so stressed. I have so much to do. What can we do to stay up with the demands of our lives while decreasing the physiological results of a hectic life? Here are five easy ways you can destress. 1. Eat a Healthy Diet Processed food and refined sugars …
My husband and I were selling our 2,600-sf home in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, a house with more rooms than we needed for the two of us. It was decorated to make guests feel at home for the rare occasions we had folks stay with us. Some would say it was a Better …
If you’ve been struggling with your weight and feeling discouraged or frustrated, it may be time to hire a health coach. As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I am trained in over 100 dietary theories and the relationship between food and the other parts of your life. I help you identify the areas you …
Who isn’t under some stress these days? Picking up kids from school, coordinating after school events, work, trying to get a decent meal on the table, paying bills—so many things to juggle. Some stress is good for you as it helps with mental clarity, drive to accomplish things, and a heightened awareness of your surroundings. …
