Biofilms the Barriers of Bacteria The human gut is said to be 3-5 pounds of bacteria and in fact humans are actually outnumbered in the body 10 to 1 – bacteria cells to human cells. As you can imagine these organisms residing in our body have great control over our health and overall immune system.…
COPING WITH A CANDIDA CLEANSE If you’ve read our 10 Signs You Have Yeast Overgrowth blog and are convinced you have candida yeast overgrowth or overgrowth of bad bacteria from a symptom assessment or laboratory, read on! If unsure, you can check out this Candida Quiz for more info on how to proceed! Maybe you are…
5 Foods to Remove From Your Pantry Looking for an easy way to begin choosing clean foods? It all starts with your pantry! Here are five things to remove today! Remember, there is always room for a mindful indulgence or a food that may be richer in calories, but when a food has harmful effects,…
WHAT DOES CLEAN EATING MEAN? Each year, more than six billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into our environment. These chemicals and volatile compounds can accumulate in the body and impact overall health. Excess toxins and waste in the body leads to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches, muscle…
WHY FAT FREE IS NOT A HEALTHY CHOICE Oftentimes, clients are surprised to hear that I’m not going to encourage them to limit their fat caloric intake. In fact, I actually discourage them from eating fat-free diet foods. My primary focus is on structured timing and portion control. No number obsessing here! You’ll never hear…
THE DANGERS OF TOXINS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT DETOX P.S. A juice cleanse is not a therapeutic detox! As many begin to realize their New Year’s resolutions to “get healthy” or “lose weight” will require more of an actual strategy, some may consider detox. Myths, conflicting methods and confusing information leave many wondering whether detox…
THE BENEFITS OF GRASSFED BUTTER Butter consumption has changed over the course of the last few decades. Butter is typically used in cooking to boost the flavor profile of other ingredients. The saturated fats and cholesterol count in butter has given it a bad reputation, but there are many health benefits of grassfed butter. Grassfed…
THE BEST FOODS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN Have you been searching for the best foods for beautiful skin? Beauty is in fact more than skin deep. If your diet is nutrient deficient, the evidence will appear in your skin quality – dry, washed out, and wrinkled! Instead of eating foods that are processed, refined, and full…
5 BEST SUPERFOOD SNACKS The spring semester is underway! Between getting the kiddos acclimated to their daily routine and having to go back to work, your day can get pretty hectic. In the midst of all of the running around, it’s important to monitor your health and eating habits. To help you get back in…
