Posts Tagged ‘energy’
How not to let your diet add stress to your life.
Just like everything else in life, there will be ups and downs in the way that you eat. No human eats perfectly all the time. But healthy individuals make healthy choices more times than not. Instead of looking at the way you are currently eating as “good” or “not good”… Consider how you are eating…
Read MoreTired of counting calories and obsessing about how much you eat? Consider focusing on this instead!
There is no shortage of health information available on the internet, in the media, and from well-meaning family and friends. But some of that information may be doing you more harm than good. In this post I spill the beans about some common healthy eating myths and what matters just as much or even more…
Read MoreSigns you need a cleanse
There are times when I feel like I want to give my body a break. This happens when I’ve over indulged in food (I love to eat it ), and wine. Living in wine country will do that! You’ve probably had this experience yourself at one time or another. The idea of a body refresh…
Read MoreDo Calories Count?
What’s more important calories or hormones? This is a frequently asked, question, particularly when it comes to weight control. Though there isn’t a simple answer to that question, hormones are major players when it comes to hunger, satiety, weight control and cravings. However calories do count, but what matters when it comes to dieting? Well…
Read MoreA Blood work road map to your health goals
Here’s exactly how the Metabolic Balance® Diet will get you long term results. Just think about it. What’s the first thing you do when you think that something is wrong with your body? You most likely go to the doctor. And when you do go, they usually recommend blood work to make sure your blood…
Read MoreThe Hormone Effect
It doesn’t matter what health issue you want to address, hormones are playing a role. It does not matter if you are suffering from fatigue, irritability, sleep deprivation, reproductive issues, anxiety, depression, blood sugar problems, headaches, or just about anything you can think of – hormones are playing a role. This can be an intimidating…
Read MoreYour Brain on Omega 3 Fats
This is part 2 of Omega 3s-The Fats We love Omega-3s and the brain In my last post about Omega-3s I focused on the anti-inflammatory aspects of Omega-3 fats and how to get our Omega-3 fats from food. Want a refresher on exactly what Omega-3s are and why they are so good for our health? …
Read MoreWhy is my metabolism slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? We know as we age our metabolism tends to slow down. As a post-menopausal woman I can attest…
Read MoreEight tips for choosing supplements wisely
We all know the vast array of supplements on the market today. It seems that new ones are launched every day and there is more and more marketing lingo that promises to save your health. And remember the supplement business is a multi billion dollar industry! But you are a savvy health-conscious consumer. You eat…
Read MoreMy Surprising Addiction
No, it’s not a food and neither is it an illegal substance! This story is about my love of cross country (XC) skiing. I hope your’e not too disappointed. Perhaps you wanted to read a story about how I overcame my addiction to sugar or carbohydrates or fast foods. That I had some incredible Aha…
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