by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Mar 18, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
Today's blog is the most personal one I will likely ever share. I'm sharing it because I think it's so important to learn how to react to what happens to us in life, no matter how horrible or adverse it seems. It's crucial to react with the kind of empowerment and...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
The Whole Journey philosophy is holistic to account for all of who a person is. Not just healthy food, but healthy relationships, healthy movement, a meaningful spiritual practice, an inspiring creative outlet, and an understanding that there are emotional roots to...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
Do you believe that life is in our hands? That it’s what we make of it? JJ Virgin, four-time NYT bestselling author, joins The Randy and Christa Show for the third time, but this time we're not talking about food sensitivities or sugar. We’re talking about creating...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Immune Health, Primary Food/Self Care
There are so many ways to balance the body. I’ve always seen my job as a teacher and guide, so that I can provide many paths up the proverbial health mountain. When I was in practice, I used to let my clients choose which path most resonated with them. Ayurveda,...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
We know that stress can exacerbate almost any symptom or disorder, but if we dig deeper and actually identify and move through specific emotions, they can provide us a roadmap back to health and balance. Today’s Food as Medicine focuses on five specific emotions and...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care, Randy & Christa Show, Relationship with Food, Stress Management/Emotional Health
Today we interview the very first nutrition expert I heard speak at my nutrition school, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Marc David. While listening to him on stage back in 2005, a major light bulb went on for me that hasn’t ever turned off. Our relationship...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Brain Health, Hormonal Health, Primary Food/Self Care, Randy & Christa Show
I’m curious do you ever get anxiety? I used to live with an overwhelming amount of it. I never thought I would say this, but that anxiety turned out to be one of the greatest blessings of my entire life because had I not had it, I would definitely not be here now,...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
Eat for 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. Food contains not only nutrients but energy as well. If we understand this concept, then we can use...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care
In order to free our relationship with food, we must bring awareness to how we eat and to why we eat. Watch this video to learn the art of mindful eating and how chewing can change your entire eating...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Primary Food/Self Care, Stress Management/Emotional Health
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day?...
