Chocolate Mint Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond milk 1 large handful spinach ½ banana 2 – 4 tablespoons raw cacao (adjust to your preference) 2 tablespoons fresh mint squirt of stevia ½ cup ice (optional) Blend and enjoy! Cranberry Oatmeal Smoothie INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice ½ cup frozen strawberries ½ cup almond milk […]
Global events have made how to wash your hands a major news headline these days. Not surprising since handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. There was a time that doctors believed water might be the cause of disease so they wouldn’t wash their hands. Seems silly to […]
Most of us are under chronic stress. The term stress derives from the Latin stringere meaning “to draw tight”. And that’s exactly what it feels like. There are two types of stress, acute and chronic. Acute stress is when our fight or flight response is activated and then returns to normal. Acute stress can be […]
Nobody knows your body better than you. You live in it every day. You are responsible for its care and maintenance. Yet sometimes you forget to check it out. Health self checks should be a part of your wellness routine. They are simple and you can do them at home. Here are 7 health self […]
Eating your vegetables is a big part of getting and staying healthy. As a wellness coach, one of the ways I help my clients is to help them get more vegetables in their diet. One vegetable I always recommend is broccoli. Now before you click away hear me out. People seem to have strong opinions […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. About one of every three Americans will develop some form of cancer during his or her lifetime. The only real way to substantially reduce occurrence and mortality for any disease is through prevention. We’ve come a long way in cancer treatment but advances in treatment can only do so […]
Keeping a healthy digestive system can sometimes seem overwhelming. Eat this for one part, eat that for another. Make sure the cultures are live and you get enough fiber. An adult digestive system is about 30 feel long and has a range of pH from 1.5 to 7.0 and six hollow organs. It is a […]
If you read the blog 10 Ways to Better Gut Health you already know how important your gut microbiome is and by now have probably tried at least one of those ways. (Click here to read the blog) Let’s pretend you haven’t gotten around to trying one of those ten yet. You haven’t forgotten about […]
If you read the blog 10 Ways to Better Gut Health you already know how important your gut microbiome is and by now have probably tried at least one of those ways. (Click here to read the blog) Let’s pretend you haven’t gotten around to trying one of those ten yet. You haven’t forgotten about […]
Science is confirming what holistic practitioners have long proclaimed, gut health is the key to overall health. Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. The digestive tract takes in food, digests it for energy, absorbs nutrients and expels the waste. The mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines are all […]
The room was quiet, the soothing music was between songs and the heater had kicked off, then it happened…borborygmi. Commonly known as stomach growling. It has probably happened to you, your stomach growled at the most inappropriate time. You don’t know it’s coming, one moment you are a normal human and the next your […]
We all do it. Sometimes the amazing aroma and delicious flavor gets the best of us. Especially if we’re a bit on the hungry side. I’m talking about overeating at meals. This can have a big impact on our weight, energy levels, and overall health and well-being. Of course our body needs food to fuel […]