We got it a few weeks back. Well, one of us got that thing that rhymes with shmovid. To back up, I’m pretty sure I did have “it” before it was even a thing. You see, I NEVER get sick. Like, never. I’ve never gotten the flu and even if I have […]
Weight. So many of us struggle to get to the weight we want. It’s all about the food, isn’t it? Actually, our weight is not only dictated by what we eat but how we eat. I listened to a podcast today. It was on gut health and Dr. Mary Pardee was being interviewed. […]
Words matter. Especially when it comes to your health. Yes, words. You see, we speak to ourselves all day and every day, and our bodies listen to us. Some of us speak to ourselves out loud (as I’ve been known to do from time to time…) but mostly we speak silently to ourselves. […]
Do you wake up at night? If you wake up consistently between 1:00am and 3:00am, your liver may be asking for some support. While we sleep, the liver becomes more active and works on cleansing and detoxification. Waking up around this “liver time” can signal that the liver is exhibiting signs of toxicity and […]
We hear in the news often how a family of a victim forgave the offender. To some, it seems unfathomable, but what’s important is to dig deep to define what forgiveness really is and who it is for. Forgiveness is not letting people off the hook for what they did and certainly not giving […]
I learned a such a profound lesson the other day when I just about killed my beautiful new hydrangeas. Do you have a green thumb? I love love love my plants and flowers, but I’m ashamed to say that sometimes I struggle with keeping them healthy (and sometimes even alive!). I am […]
Potatoes can help you get to your optimal weight? Yes, they’re great, real food, but aren’t they super high in carbs? Yes, white potatoes are high in carbs. However, depending how you cook them, they can break down into sugar and get stored as fat if not utilized for energy OR they can actually […]
Henry Ford said it best. “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” The world’s greatest pioneers always started with their own vision and then they made it happen. If you asked anyone in the 1800s the best way to get somewhere faster, they would have answered, “get a faster horse and […]
Thanksgiving is upon us, one of the most food indulgent holidays of the year. To follow are a few tips prior and during your Turkey Fest so you don’t end up looking like one by the end of the evening! Drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will help keep you hydrated and fill […]
Getting enough sleep you get at night has a direct relationship to weight loss struggles. New studies show amazing connections between metabolism, sleep patterns, appetite and weight loss. It is recommended to get 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye each night. Yes, 9 hours may seem a bit excessive but I always strive to get at least 7. This will help you burn […]
