Posts Tagged ‘#health’
What is Histamine Intolerance?
Have you heard about histamine intolerance and wondered what the heck it was? If you have it or even what symptoms to look for and how do you manage it?
Read MoreHow to Take the Headache out of Hormone Imbalance
Did you know that the adrenal glands take over production of female hormones once women reach menopause?
Read MoreMeal Planning Made Easy
You’re busy and the thought of having to plan out meals may feel like just one more chore to add to your already long list of things to do. I know! What I found, though, is that taking time to plan for meals each week – and writing out a grocery list – means that…
Read MoreInflammation to Blame, Not Cholesterol
Dietary fats, cholesterol, and the levels of serum cholesterol in relation to the development of CVD have been somewhat demonized. It is not serum cholesterol that influence the endothelium but the inflammatory response that affects the integrity and functionality of the endothelium. Inflammation that causes endothelial dysfunction seems to be the underlying player for the…
Read MoreThe Functional Medicine Approach
I utilize a functional medicine approach working with my clients one on one, along with functional testing we get to the root of any health problem and address the underlying issues to restore balance within the body for optimal function.
Read MoreHealthy Meal Ideas and Exercise Routine While Traveling
In an effort not to undo all your hard work staying healthy and trim, I have put together a handful of heathy meal ideas while on the road and a quick exercise routine that involves just you and your body weight.
Read MoreHypothyroidism: Understanding thyroid function and knowing what to test for
Do you experience extreme fatigue? Are you putting on excess weight? Are you always freezing? It could be due to hypothyroidism. Often physicians only check TSH and T4 but there is more to the thyroid story. I always recommend my clients get a full thyroid panel to rule out subclinical hypothyroid or an autoimmune thyroid condition called Hashimoto’s.
Read MoreNutritional Support in Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in US women, aside from skin cancers. The current average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer at some point in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. This isn’t to scare…
Read MoreHow to use these healthy oils in your favorite dishes
I have been asked what the healthiest oils are to use in cooking and preparing foods. Below I have listed what I consider to be the healthiest oils and some of my favorite pantry staples. Just as important in selecting the healthiest oils, is to know how to use them in cooking as these oils…
Read MoreHydrogen water vs Alkaline water; Are these better options than regular old filtered water?
I have recently been asked if these alternative forms of water are better for you than regular filtered drinking water. After doing some research to first determine the differences between hydrogen water and alkaline water, I then considered whether these variations on water have additional health benefits. This is what I found… The differences are…
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