When clients are in my office we talk a lot about being hungry and the mixed messages our body sends us about eating. We talk about habits and lifestyles that effect eating too. No filter: the good, the bad and the ugly. I often ask, “Do you know what it feels like to be hungry?…
Our brains are built on habit. All of the habits that you have right now – good and bad – are in your life for a reason. Consistency and knowing what to expect are comforting? Maybe you are bored or stressed? In some way, these behaviors provide a benefit to you, even if they are…
Have you started seeing Coenzyme Q10 in cosmetics lately? Let’s understand what were talking about here. Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is an antioxidant your body produces naturally. It helps convert food into energy and is found in the mitochondria of every cell in your body. Antioxidants fight free radicals that damage cell membranes, tamper with…
Who doesn’t love a good party? Holidays, pool parties, birthdays, kids parties…dinner parties- endless opportunities to laugh and celebrate – OH yeah – and endless opportunities to undo all of the progress you’ve made. It isn’t all about the food but that seems to be the part we struggle with the most. Why not be…
I get asked about dark chocolate on a pretty regular basis. Dark chocolate gets lots of attention because of its naturally occurring, antioxidant rich cocoa flavanol content. Pause just a second before you reach for your secret stash (yes…everyone has one). GOOD STUFF: Research does show positive benefit to the brain in helping to reduce…
Diet and lifestyle factors can significantly contribute to acid reflux (heartburn, acid indigestion) and associated digestive issues like painful gas and bloating. And there’s more bad news about the effects of proton pump inhibitors – brand names Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix…among others. We know that long term use can disrupt the acid/base balance and…
I’ve been noticing lately that snacking is top of mind for many people. I often get questions like “what kind of healthy snacks can I have?” and “when can I have my snacks?” So I try to explain my thoughts like this….because of media and marketing, we are bombarded with messages of here’s your healthy,…
Find yourself looking for a post holiday plan to eliminate the toxins and get back on track? I get asked a lot about the various diets for detoxification. To be honest, I don’t endorse any of them. Shocking your body with extreme diets isn’t good for your major organs and won’t equal long term success…
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…
