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Four Ways to Boost Your Longevity
Did you know that a recent study published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine found that adherence to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a lower risk of mortality? Let’s take a look at four of the areas that affect longevity most and some specific changes you can make in the next two weeks.
I MADE it! Gut School Course Recap
Today, I thought I would give an overall recap of my time spent in Gut School by listing a few things that I wish every human being in the world would know and understand. Seem dramatic? Maybe. But that’s how strongly I believe that gut health is the key to overall human health and may be the key to our survival
7 FREE things you can do to start healing your gut - Week 6 of Gut School
We’ve been talking a lot about gut health and the connection between what we eat and the health of the gut. But it comes down to more than just food. You could eat a “perfectly” gut-healthy diet and still have gut dysbiosis. Here are 7 lifestyle things you can do FOR FREE to start healing your gut.
It’s not just food that’s harming your gut – Week 5 of Gut School
Week 5 of Gut School shed light on the many other things that can cause damage to the gut microbiome. Some of these may surprise you. They surprised me! But it totally makes sense when we look at our health and our bodies from a bird’s eye view. Everything is connected. Here are 6 things that are likely contributing to the damage in your gut….
Food restriction is not the answer - Week 4 of Gut School
This goes against most of what I learned in nutrition school. Food restriction is not the answer. I’m sharing with you the basics of what I learned this week in Gut School! If you’re a person with food sensitivities, this article is for you!
Get those -biotics into your gut! Week 3 of Gut School
We all should be taking probiotics, right? Kale no! Probiotics have become extremely popular in the last several years. Probiotic yogurt anyone? But there’s so much more to the story….
Gut School - Week 2 - DYSBIOSIS
This week in Gut School, we got into the nitty-gritty of common things that cause digestive issues. This was starting the discussion on bathroom habits. I know, not everyone’s favorite topic! But it’s SO important when discussing health. What goes into the toilet can be one of the greatest indicators of what’s going on inside your body!
Gut Class - Week 1 will blow your mind!
Week 1 of gut school is complete! Check out what I learned! It will blow your mind!
Why Local and In-Season Produce Matters for Your Health
Most people don’t take the time to mindfully source the foods they’re eating, and I’m going to tell you, not choosing purposefully is a missed opportunity for both your health and your wallet. Today I’m going to share with you the top five reasons to choose both local and in-season when it comes to the produce you’re eating, plus two great resources to find out what’s in season and how to get it farm to table!
May 17, 2019 - The day a dog changed my heart
Today is a special day in my life. May 17, 2019, was the day that Craig and I moved into our current house that has since been named Full Bloom Acres. On this day, we took on something I never thought I could take on and I will never be the same.
Are “healthy” foods sabotaging your weight loss?
If you are trying to lose weight, you may be consuming a lot more fat than you realize. And no matter what health "experts" say, fat is fat. Your body doesn't care if it's "healthy" fat or unhealthy fat, it is treated the same - stored in your tissues to help get you through a famine. Fortunately for you, that famine is likely not coming. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t know that.
Maybe “bad news” can be good
Oftentimes, receiving a diagnosis is viewed as something bad. In some cases, it may feel like a death sentence. You may be confronted with thoughts of your mortality. Or, in less serious situations, your lifestyle, habits, and the things you have been doing to your body for years may be called into question. But sometimes, this can be a good thing. Let me explain…
Never stop learning!
This past weekend, I attended the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) HEALCon Conference. This was an amazing conference filled with amazing presenters and attended by amazing professionals. I wanted to share a few of my takeaways from this conference. I am going to share a lot more with you in the upcoming weeks, but this is a great overview.
Do it for your bones!
Osteoporosis is becoming all too common in our society. We used to blame our genes for it. But now we know that dietary and lifestyle factors also play a major role. That’s a good thing! Why? Because that means there’s a lot we can do to prevent it and help strengthen our bones even if a diagnosis has already been made.
Ready to get my spring on
I love the change of the seasons. Each one is so very different from the last. Each one brings a new beginning. There’s a sense of renewal in the air. The buds on the trees are popping. The irises are starting to poke through the dead leaves. And everything smells like dirt! Here’s my top five!
Ready….Set….Change!!
Part of what we need when changing a habit is to build our confidence. Never underestimate the pull your mind has on your physical body. But sometimes we need or want a change. Then what? You’re in the right place! Keep reading!
I want to be a strong woman
What makes a strong woman? Strong women have a look about them. A look that when you see it, you know. Maybe it’s a twinkle or a sparkle, or a glimpse deep into her soul. That woman has been through the good, the bad, and the ugly. She has experience. And when you fall, if you’re lucky, a strong woman will be by your side to pick you up and dust you off. Because she has been there. And chances are, it was another strong woman who picked her up and dusted her off.
Let’s talk about a little magic!
We have known for a while that our emotions can help or hinder our body’s ability to heal from disease and even prevent some diseases from setting in. However, this is often overlooked by Western Medicine because it seems a bit “woo woo”. Let’s take a closer look.
It’s a red flag! Are you listening?
The human body is amazing. One miraculous thing the human body can do is tell us when something is wrong. For the most part, when something is going on inside that’s not quite right, the body will send out red flags to let us know it needs help. The problem is, we often don’t listen to or recognize these calls for help. Let’s take a look at high blood pressure.
The ah-ha moment
The ah-ha moment, no matter how big or small is special because it is a moment when a person is completely at peace. I can see it in their eyes and hear it in their voice. Oftentimes, there is a moment or two of silence. Sometimes there are tears, sometimes laughter. But there is always a stillness where the world seems to stop spinning, just for a moment. What does this have to do with food? Usually nothing.