In the Western world, we expect menopause to be an awful time with hot flashes and mood swings. For many women, their health unravels as their cholesterol levels jump, and pain and other inflammatory conditions flare up1-3. Paradoxically, in many other cultures, there...
In my practice, insulin resistance contributes to over 50% of cases. The symptoms can be all over the map, so most people don’t even know they have blood sugar imbalances. Some of the sneaky symptoms are: Hormone imbalances, such as hot flashes, infertility, and PMS1...
The usual western medicine treatment for acute Lyme infection is short-term antibiotics and then treating any leftover symptoms with pharmaceutical band-aids. Many deny the existence of chronic Lyme disease, leaving a lot of chronic Lyme patients without options for...
In the previous post in this series, I explained how sugar addiction impairs dopamine, serotonin and opioid signaling in the brain, and how the modern instant gratification lifestyles make sugar addiction worse. This is why the bootcamp “dieting” mentality using pure...
Are you hooked on sugar? Do you need pastries and donuts to get through the day? Do you crave sweets and can’t do without desserts? Do you reach for sugar when you are stressed? Or, if you are a practitioner, do you wonder why it is harder to get your clients with a...
Whether you are trying the Whole 30 diet, an elimination diet, or just trying to kick your sugar habit once and for all- there are more alternatives than ever. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there and you need to be careful which sugar alternative you...
Even though I haven't been 100%, I made huge commitment in 2020 to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. However, we don't only need adequate sleep, we need quality sleep. What is quality sleep? Our bodies naturally regenerate during certain hours of the night...
Sleep is important. Fun is important. Diet is important. What's as or more important than all of these in creating vibrant health? Giving your adrenals a rest! Adrenal exhaustion has become an epidemic and it contributes to so many chronic health challenges....
Valentine's day is on the horizon- another national sugar holiday day in the United States. Filling up on sweets and snuggling close with your honey sounds good in theory, but the romantic mood might be overshadowed by sugar's certain hangover. Your waistline expands,...
Did you know that your sleep habits are just as important as what you put on your fork when it comes to releasing weight?