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April 29, 2013
A New Approach to Cholesterol-a Very Healthy Molecule
Cholesterol is a very misunderstood molecule. Many people might not be aware of it, but, for a long time, there has been a vocal minority of doctors, researchers, and health professionals who believe that cholesterol and fat have been wrongly convicted as the primary promoters of heart disease. Along with many of our fellow health professionals, we believe that this emphasis on cholesterol has caused us to take our attention off what we believe to be the true promoters of heart disease – inflammation, oxidative damage, stress, and sugar. Therefore, “blaming cholesterol for heart disease is like blaming the fireman for the fire”....more(0 Comments)
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April 28, 2013
The Whole Journey Healthy Shopping Course is LIVE!
We are so thrilled to have a virtual shopping course that is simple and easy to follow. A system that will get ANYONE healthier by teaching them a new way of shopping and cooking through using food as medicine!
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April 23, 2013
Is Your Brain Happy? Foods that Boost and Balance Brain Chemistry
Our mood is affected by neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain), and food has a great ability to replenish or deplete those neurotransmitters. We choose certain foods when we are sad, depressed, or anxious – and there is evidence that chemicals play a role in these cravings. ...more(0 Comments)
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March 28, 2013
Nutritional and Herbal Supplements 101
Due to factors like processed foods, environmental toxins, mental and emotional stressors, long-standing digestive disorders, antibiotics and hormones in the meat supply, GMOs, and severely-depleted soil, nutritional supplements are almost always a must to advance your program and your health. While we cannot customize to you individually, we do suggest these “foundational four” supplements to get you off and running with more energy, improved digestion and immunity, better sleep, and less unnecessary symptoms you may be dealing with on a daily basis....more(4 Comments)
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February 28, 2013
Acid/Alkaline Balance: Something Everyone Should Know About
Health is truly a balance amongst all the systems of the body. The cells of our body are so interconnected that when you improve the balance of any one system, it improves the balance and vitality of the rest of the organ systems. For example, improving cardiovascular health improves digestive function....more(7 Comments)
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February 28, 2013
The Acid-Alkaline Approach
My favorite part about being a holistic nutritionist is when I see the light of hope and empowerment in my clients’ eyes. It’s that moment when they realize that they really do have control over their own health and how they feel on a daily basis. ...more(3 Comments)
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February 23, 2013
Calcium Cheat Sheet
In the Western culture we have been taught for years that "milk does a body good" especially for calcium intake. On average about 25% of the American diet is dairy, yet our culture suffers from some of the highest rates of osteoporosis and arthritis; two conditions that could be prevented in part with adequate calcium. It's so important to know that the calcium equation involves other nutrients that help the body absorb it, like vitamin D3, vitamin K, and magnesium. ...more(4 Comments)
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January 7, 2013
Cardiovascular Health and the Blood Vessels
The epidemic of heart disease in our nation today is devastating. The health of our diet and lifestyle directly affects our blood quality, affecting the health of the blood vessels and the heart. According to the 2010 CDC mortality tables, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. However, the good news is that heart and blood vessel disease are not inevitable; in fact, they are absolutely preventable in most cases. The health of your blood and blood vessels is influenced daily by your dietary and lifestyle choices....more(1 Comments)
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November 30, 2012
Nutrition for Eye Health
How many of us think about or pay attention to the health of our eyes? Eye health is not something the media is throwing at us daily, nor is it something devastating to our well-being unless it affects our sight. As we age, it becomes obvious that our sight is vital to our quality of life. Which begs the question, what can I do to take care of my eyes in addition to seeing my eye doctor every six months?...more(1 Comments)
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November 14, 2012
Macrobiotics and The Energetics of Food
Did you know it's possible to eat according to how you want to feel?
The saying, “You are what you eat,” is true. Food is our most intimate relationship, and it affects all of our other relationships, too. ...more(4 Comments)
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