Last week,we discussed intermittent fasting as a tool for managing blood sugar and weight. Continuing on with blood sugar balance tools, this week, I would like to share some compelling research about a relatively new twist for a popular herb. ...
Month: July 2013
The Many Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
There’s a very special food I’ve been recommending to my patients and students for many years that’s seen a sudden popularity over the past few years. In fact, the secret of this seed’s power has created a number of companies that are selling it at an...
Radio Show: A Magical Seed That Increases Energy and Stamina
Do you feel tired and achy most of the time, no matter what you do? Would you like to have an actual delicious FOOD (instead of a pill) that would help reduce inflammation, and increase energy, endurance and stamina? And, would you like this food to be as versatile as...
Practitioner Corner: Meal Spacing and Intermittent Fasting
As we discussed last week, a lot of misinformation abounds about the ideal spacing of meals. The ultimate solution, in my opinion, is suggesting things that are consistent with the biochemistry and then testing with each individual. I have worked with hundreds of...
Recipe: AM Energy Uplifter Shake (Coffee Alternative)
Enjoy this pick me up in the morning instead of coffee and watch your energy soar! AM Energy Uplifter Shake Ingredients 32 ounces water 1 tablespoon Sunwarrior Ormus Greens 1 tablespoon Healthforce Nutritionals Vitamineral Green 1 tablespoon maca powder 1 teaspoon...
Radio Show: Cortisol – The Unexpected Killer
Are you constantly stressed out, even when you shouldn't be? Do you worry about anything and everything going on in your life, big or small? Do you eat quickly, on the run, and under stress? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are most likely...
Fat, Fatigued, Foggy, Frantic and Flatulent: The 5 F’s of Adrenal Burnout
A Silent Epidemic As strange as it may sound, the problems of exhaustion, brain fog, insomnia, sensitivity to bright light, extra weight around the middle, irritability, afternoon slump, and similar symptoms are all often related to one cause. This culprit affects...
Practitioner Corner: Blood Sugar Imbalances and Meal Spacing to Help Clients Lose Belly Fat
Popular press tells us to eat many small meals throughout the day to achieve optimal lean to fat ratio. The theory is that constantly eating revs up the metabolism and triggers fat loss. After many of my patients reported that they had tried this approach and gained...
Recipe: Adrenal Nourishing Deep Green Pesto (gluten free, raw, and divine)
Enjoy this incredibly delicious pesto that tantalizes your tastebuds while nourishing your adrenals. It's versatile and can be used in so many different ways: in a salad, as a dip for veggies, tossed in with raw zucchini pasta...the yummy choices are endless! Adrenal...
Radio Show: Healing Breast Cancer Naturally with Venus DeMarco
We have all heard stories of courageous people who were able to clear themselves of vicious diseases like cancer, by natural means. These people have a unique "something" about them that caused them to look their diagnosis in the eyes and say, NO, this is not how I...