Nutrition and diet information seems to be available everywhere, and each expert and organization tries to lead you in their direction because they believe that they know best and their advice is going to help you not be fat and tired. Right? Well, maybe. We’ve all heard–and maybe lived through–the intense focus on how much […]
Why you crave carbs and how to control it
Even when you change your eating habits for the better and incorporate cleaner foods, you can still fall victim to massive cravings for carbs. We might attribute these cravings to a lousy day at work or a stressful week of deadlines, but carb cravings can also be a result of physiological imbalances. The stress hormone cortisol […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
Five easy ways to detox for improved health
So, you’ve been feeling sluggish. It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up. However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox. I hear you! We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]
How to rebound when you mess up on your health goals
It happens to us all: you’ve been staying on top of your health goals, your diet is on point, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re incorporating self-care in your wellness routine. Then girls’ night out rolls around and you give in to the sweet seduction of the restaurant’s most decadent menu items. Or, vacation rolls around […]
Five Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
What’s the alkaline diet, you ask? Well, here’s a crash course on alkalinity and why it’s a big component of good health. Your potential of hydrogen (pH) level measures how acidic or alkaline your body is on a continuum from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 being neutral, and is an important […]
Is it time for a conversation about constipation?
What constipation symptoms are you experiencing? If your time on the porcelain throne is less than pleasant due to constipation, chances are you’re dealing with digestive upset that shows up as: Infrequent bowel movements; Bloating; Rabbit pellet-type stool; Straining to pass stool; Flatulence; Stomach pain; and Incomplete evacuation. Think about it: you eat daily, so […]
Six tips for a naturally healthier you
Sometimes I think that God uses my health challenges so that others can benefit from my struggles. I’ve been through enough (fibrocystic disease, hysterectomy, upper respiratory infections, adrenal fatigue, depression, pityriasis rosea, osteoporosis, irritable bowel syndrome) that I’ve been forced to look beyond conventional medicine for cures for many ailments. I know what it’s like to […]
