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,...
With the many festivities around all the different holidays occurring this time of year, many of your clients likely don’t get enough sleep. We know from vast amounts of research that poor sleep causes all kinds of health problems, including hormonal imbalances....
Does Mom really need that sweater you saw on sale at the department store? What size is she THIS year anyway? Does mom want a DVD - and does she even know how to use her DVD player? Poinsettias are always nice for the hostess of the holiday party, but how many does...
If you made it past Thanksgiving without over-indulging on starches, chocolates, and sweets, good for you! Next up? Yikes, it is the beginning of the long holiday season of family gatherings, parties - and more sweets! This is the time of year when many of your...
Some of my favorite things about the holidays are the evocative smells. Just close your eyes and think about holiday cooking or gatherings, and you can almost smell that delicious aroma! Recently I wrote about cinnamon. I love the smell that lingers around the house...
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...