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...
You're ready to start making some changes in your life. It's exciting isn't it! So you get the gym membership or new workout equipment, workout clothes, new shoes, and you're pumped up and ready to go. You go hard and for about a week or two, and then something comes...
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?
Many popular health authors recommend eating small frequent meals to keep your blood sugar steady. I disagree. Find out why!
If the scent of popcorn makes you absolutely weak in the knees, you are human. Before I started my health journey, I used to love movie theater popcorn coated in butter and all of that salt- with a side of M&Ms. While popcorn is technically a whole grain, there...