If ever there was an area of health in which “physician heal thyself” applied to me, it would be sleep. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan diet? No problem. Extended fasts? I’ve done many. But getting to bed on time? I have to work at it every day. On the one hand, I’m...
Sugar-free, & Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish for The Holidays! Of the total cranberries consumed in the United States in one year, 20% are consumed on this one day. Can you guess what day that is? You got it! Thanksgiving. But this comes with some good news and...
Start planning now for holiday eating success. You may not believe me, but I promise you it’s true. There’s a way to get through the holiday season without completely decimating the healthy eating habits you’ve worked so hard to establish. Regain the momentum of...
If you want to thrive on the outside, you need to thrive on the inside. A vibrant and diverse microbiome is critical to optimal health and wellness. Research continues to link an imbalance in gut microorganisms to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, intestinal bowel...
The shortening of telomeres is now an established hallmark of aging that is often referred to as the ‘telomere clock.’ Studies have demonstrated a direct correlation between telomere length and life expectancy, stress, DNA damage, and the onset of aging-related...
Dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based goodness in minutes easy to make collard Roll-up. When making healthy changes to your diet, few things are as important as knowing how to prepare your own meals. For many, the biggest deterrent isn’t knowing what to do, but the...
In January 2022, a story and video clip were posted on The Mayo Clinic Minute, a webpage produced by the clinic that, according to their description, “gives general health and wellness tips as well as the latest in medical research news.” The story is titled...
Gut Healing Salad with Coconut Ginger Dressing - a recipe that supports the microbiome. A growing number of people are struggling to overcome the digestive issues associated with a leaky gut. An inflammatory condition generally brought on by a poor diet...
What would you trade for a good night’s sleep? If the answer is your first-born child, you might have a problem. Although I joke, there isn’t anything funny about sleep deprivation. It is linked to heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, metabolic...
A Gateway Recipe to Living Sugar Free Growing up I had a less-than ideal diet. Other than the extra visits to the dentist, few people seemed concerned about the over-consumption of refined sugar. The truth was we just didn’t know any better. Now there is...