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…
Turmeric-Cider Tonic: Two power house nutrients combined in a nice sipper make this tonic tasty and anti inflammatory. Apple cider vinegar helps with digestion and blood sugar stabilization (this means helps to decrease sugar cravings), turmeric has an anti-inflammatory benefit. Maybe try this at the end of a meal for a semi sweet dessert or…
Many of my clients ask me about how to detoxify their bodies. First, I don’t recommend extreme dieting or “shocking” your body. For long term success, wouldn’t a better approach be to avoid feeling toxic in the first place? Here are some simple ways to detoxify yourself as a way of life, rather than an…
Detoxes, extreme calorie deprivation and juice cleanses are among some of the more popular quick fix post holiday weight loss methods. Is this you? Before you decide to jump on the “cleanse wagon”, take a few things into consideration? First- the simplest way to think of a cleanse is that it’s about giving your body…
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…
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…
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…
