If you haven’t heard of this term - Metabolic Syndrome - you surely have seen or heard about the criteria for having it. This is characterized by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension (high blood pressure), and changes in cholesterol. The increase in high calorie, low fiber, fast foods …
Dairy Products, Alternatives and Do You Really Need It?
Dairy - it’s the thing that people look at first in their own lives (before working with a practitioner) to see if they have a sensitivity to it. Almost every single one of my clients has already tried some form of dairy free or dairy reduction upon coming on board with me. Why is this such a …
Cholesterol and Heart Disease – Not What You Think
Did you know that dietary cholesterol (eating foods with cholesterol in them) has little to no impact on your cholesterol profile? I am guessing probably not because traditionally, and in some conventional medical practices still, this is believed to be true. Cholesterol Profiles It is …
3 Steps to Lessen Seasonal Allergies
I don’t know about you - but this time of year for seasonal allergies is INTENSE! Tree pollen is so thick right now where I live that it is unbearable at times. Most people think there is NOTHING you can do about seasonal allergies - they are out of your control. HOWEVER, there are ways to make …
5 Simple Tips to Shed the LOCKDOWN Weight
We all know about this right? You either have experienced this weight gain first hand or have seen the chatter about it online. While some of us hoarded toilet paper, others decided to stock up on food or go heavy on the take out. This led to some unfortunate consequences to our health, none of …