This is part two of a two-part series on how the health of the gut microbiome influences the hormones ghrelin and leptin. Part 1 talked about how these hormones can impact your clients in regards to their appetite control, weight, and long-term health. Part two will...
You might wonder how I can write an entire blog about giving someone the “gift of gratitude”. What does that even mean? I’m talking about two things, actually. First, YOU really can give someone else the gift of gratitude or appreciation this holiday season. Secondly,...
Most people don't realize that gut health has a tremendous effect on the key hormones involved in body composition, metabolism, and appetite control. Two key hormones, ghrelin and leptin, have an equal impact on the health of the gut. It's a two-way street that can...
I don't know about you, but when it's cold out and I'm wanting to warm up, I reach for my favorite immune-boosting soup recipes. There is something about sipping a warm cup of healthy home-made soup that makes me feel cozy and content. You might be thinking, "Oh,...
When I was at the store in early October, I noticed that they were already stocking shelves for the Christmas holiday season. Right there, one aisle over from the Halloween decorations! Yikes! As the seasons change, I know that many of our clients still aren’t ready...
With the fall season and Halloween upon us, pumpkins have popped up at the grocery store and farmers markets. Pumpkins can be one of those food choices to help you attune with the the seasonal interchanges. These types of foods represent the center - mildly sweet,...
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches here in the US, I thought it might be fun to take a look at what historians believe the pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans ate on their first Thanksgiving in 1621. You might be surprised, no matter what pictures like...
As temperatures start to drop and the kids are back in school, it won’t be long until the start of the dreaded flu and cold season. Patients often come to me this time of year when they have already become ill and want to know some holistic things that they can do to...
From time to time I'll notice fun things on my calendar, like World Gratitude Day, or people starting Gratitude Challenges. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness, depending on the context. In some...
You will likely have many obese clients come to you with health problems. Obesity is a growing problem in the U.S, as well as the whole world. A parent or a child may come see you for symptoms that they may not associate with...