Everyone is so busy these days…. Being “stressed” is a pretty common condition. The reality is that life isn’t going to slow down for most of us- right? Every body is unique and so are the mechanisms that can contribute to stress and anxiety in each person. It’s important to be mindful about regular things in…
mindful awareness
Check in on your new years resolution?
Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your daily lifestyle. This is why cleanses and fad diets typically don’t equal long term success. There isn’t a magic powder and it won’t happen overnight, so try to be persistent…
“It’s about progress, not perfection”
I know this isn’t a pretty “selfie” of me with Cody O’Neal – trainer at Tread Fitness – but this is real- I like authenticity. I don’t always want to go to the gym and I’m not always motivated to drink tons of water and eat clean…who is really? REAL EFFORT is the only thing…
Feeling a little sluggish? Diet, medications and constipation
Let’s just talk about it? It’s not party conversation (or particularly blog friendly either) but since I get a lot of questions about constipation-I’ll do my best. Most muscular function in your body declines with age (yes- one more thing!), and so it is with the smooth muscle of the G.I. tract. Maybe you’ve noticed…
Genetics, obesity and Alzheimer’s…..
According to the CDC….obesity is highest among middle age adults, 40-59 years old. Being obese at 50 increases risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers…..and now it appears obesity has been linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s. Research has shown that overweight/obesity in one or both parents probably influences the risk of obesity in…
Eating on the fly?
Living in a culture that is constantly on the run, we often need a reminder to sit down and relax while we eat, which is how our bodies were built to digest. When we are eating on the run, our bodies are in “fight or flight” mode, which slows down our digestive process because energy…
Sneaky sugars
Producers hide sugars in food by giving them different names- cane crystals, dextrose, evaporated cane juice, agave nectar and fruit juice concentrate among others. If a product has a lot of sugar some companies will intentionally use two or more different types so sugar doesn’t end up being number one on the list of ingredients.…
Long term use of acid reducers blocks key nutrients
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs, Prilosec, HK-20 and others), the most potent of acid-reducing medications, are increasingly popular- any many can be purchased at your local pharmacy without a prescription. They reduce stomach acid production by up to 99 percent by decreasing the action of proton pumps, which are part of the stomach lining’s acid-making machinery.…
Give yourself a daily metabolic boost
Muffin top or maybe noticing weight sort of …“moving around”? For most people a slowing metabolism is a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Don’t be fooled by sales and marketing- there isn’t a magic supplement or a special cleanse. Top of my list? Eliminate…