What diets have I tried? I kid you not, nearly all of them over the past several years. After trying so many diets, here is what I want you to know. Low-fat, high-protein, keto, paleo, vegan, the ‘Eat 600 calories or less a day’, Atkins, Mediterranean, juice cleanses,...
Food + nutrition
Is IV therapy worth it?
Is IV therapy worth it? Don’t worry, I’m going to give you my honest opinion. Why did I venture down the IV therapy path? I had a couple bad nights of sleep. I had a lot of travel coming up. Plain and simple, I was just feeling worn down. Are you feeling that way...
Wellness entrepreneur has advice for living healthier lives from the inside out
Annie Bassin, creator of Annie’s Ginger Elixir, a highly functional ginger elixir, wants you to feel as healthy as possible. Her experience living with chronic health conditions, paired with familial advice and home health practices aligned with her Chinese roots, has...
Kroma Wellness reset all aspects of my health
Like you, I had heard about Kroma Wellness for several months. I’m sharing my honest review of Kroma Wellness products with you. I know my health-self pretty well and felt like I had been on cruise control – mindlessly snacking, enjoying certain items because they...
United States food recalls protect our health
Another day – another food recall. It seems like we are constantly hearing about more and more food recalls. This is something we have seen affecting the majority of the states and products that have been distributed through both grocery stores and big box wholesale...
Food carries health risks
Did you ever stop to think that every bite of food you eat comes with its own set of health risks? Given that studies have indicated we spend a little over one hour a day eating – isn’t it worth educating yourself on best practices, as well as tuning in to how...
Turmeric – a powerful supplement rooted in Ayurvedic medicine
It seems we are hearing more and more about how beneficial it can be to take a turmeric supplement if you suffer from certain conditions. Given the high number of people that suffer from inflammatory diseases, heart disease, high cholesterol, digestive issues, and...
What are the signs of a food allergy?
Which of the three categories do you fall into? No adverse reaction to foods Immediate adverse reaction to some foods Delayed reaction (that we may not know is linked to food) If you chose one of the reaction answers, perhaps you should seek out food testing (no, not...
Are we living in a toxic society? Food + chemicals
Dr. Nancy Klimas, who has advised three Secretaries of Health and Human Services serving the United States, weighs in on this topic. “We can now measure Roundup in a blood test and we have never found anyone with a negative result,” she said. “Everyone has Roundup in...
Are your groceries costing you your fitness goals?
We have all been tempted, distracted, or given in to foods or products at the grocery store that were not on our list. Some of which we regretted the next day after consumption. (And some of which we did not regret!) It’s like being the main character in a crazy video...
The ABC’s of digestion
Upon a recent holiday in the UK, I embraced their widely accessible “digestive aids” encouraged to aid the human body’s digestive tract. Every which way I turned, there was a digestive aid beverage being offered. This piqued my curiosity as well as made me smile. I...
Can Vitamin D improve your health?
A recent interview with Dr. Stephen Honig, Bone health, innovations in imaging, explained Vitamin D’s role in determining and maintaining our bone health. But Vitamin D can play a pivotal role with other health conditions too. A recent study out of Brigham and Women’s...
Nutrition at the root of a healthy digestive system
If you are like me and have open ears and eyes to health facts and information from experts (with a readiness to leap forward), you may be asking, “Is there anything I can do to strengthen or protect my gastrointestinal tract?” Whatever the reason may be – to fend off...
The digestive tract – everything you eat or drink has an impact
The more we understand how our body works, the better we can approach and protect our health. The truth of the matter is our body’s function is interrelated to both external and internal factors (environmental, consumption, movement, medications, etc.). The healthiest...
Naturopathic insight with food antibody testing, more
Are you familiar with allergic reactions to food? You know, when someone eats a particular food then immediately breaks out with a rash, has trouble breathing, or becomes ill? Those are very obvious. What about foods you ingest that create a delayed reaction within...
The power of food: Easy, low cost changes improved my health
Food is powerful. It is an integral part of how we feel, flourish and suffer. To what extent you ask? Let me share a personal story. “We now know that environmental factors like diet can have a profound effect on the maintenance of health and the appearance of...
Marketing fads and their toll on health
Ever been influenced to buy something based on it being marketed as something “healthy” for you? Marketing is a necessity for many essential and vitally important items that the consumer needs to be aware of. Whether you see it in “sale” flyers on goods you desire, or...
Why I say ‘yes’ to probiotics
The word probiotic is derived from Latin, meaning ‘for life.’ “The history of probiotics goes parallel with the evolution of human race and, thanks to the sophisticated techniques at the moment, can be traced back to the ancient times, nearly 10,000 years ago.”* One...
All natural – the confusing label
I’ve noticed an uptick in “natural” offerings at grocery stores and the like the past 5 years. Have you? I knew people years ago who were on the organic train long before it became mainstream. Nowadays, where I live, organic is just as accessible as non-organic. And...
Histamine Intolerance (HIT) worth looking in to
There are many chronic conditions that still aren’t getting as much recognition as they warrant from the medical community. Some doctors question the reality of existence of these afflictions. One of those is Histamine Intolerance (HIT). The condition presents itself...
Sweetness of summer need not include dairy or artificial food dyes
Where does dairy come into play with migraine prevention? “Dairy is a commonly-reported migraine precipitant although patients are more likely to identify cheese or yogurt as a trigger than milk.”* For me, dairy is something that has been a problem since I was a kid....
Neuro-rich foods beneficial; catching more zzz’s helpful
The role that foods we ingest play in our wellbeing is quite frankly, unparalleled. I’ve previously touched on toxins in the foods we eat, with the expert help of Dr. Nancy Klimas. Another valuable behavior interlinked with toxins is sleep. “The evidence that sleep is...
Don’t gift your Valentine a migraine
Migraines don’t stop to celebrate holidays. However, it is always heartwarming to know that someone is acknowledging their affection for you. Some of the most common Valentine’s Day gifts can be treacherous triggers for migraine patients. It’s nice to be mindful of...
Do you love wine? Does it love you?
Americans love wine, so much that wine consumption has nearly doubled in the past 25 years*. Personally, I think a nice glass of wine is a perfect accompaniment to a special meal. However, many of us migraine sufferers have experienced unwelcome symptoms from the...
Dr. Klimas says we are living in “a very toxic society”
In regards to one’s health, it’s common to have an understanding of family medical history and whether or not you are living a healthy lifestyle. But how aware are you of the chemical content in the food you ingest day after day? Weighing in on this topic is Dr. Nancy...