Serotonin is a key hormone that deserves our full attention as it impacts our entire body! Most people know that this hormone stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. But it doesn’t end there. Serotonin helps with sleeping, eating, and digestion. It also enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate withContinue reading “SEROTONIN SERIES Pt 3”
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HEAVY METALS CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR BODY!!!
Simple and Savory Immunity Boost!
We all love the sweet fragrance and taste of cinnamon – it’s nothing short of a delight. Given the current state of the world, “Immunity Boosting” is quite the catch phrase. That being said I am happy to pay homage to this popular medicinal spice that is used across the globe. Cinnamon is thankfullyContinue reading “Simple and Savory Immunity Boost!”
4 SAVORY, HEALTHY AND EASY RECIPES!
Kale, Peach, and Cabbage Salad Full of vitamin C-rich kale, peaches, and red cabbage this salad boosts your collagen.. 1 bunch kale, preferably dinosaur/lacinato 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Continue reading “4 SAVORY, HEALTHY AND EASY RECIPES!”
From Go, go, go to Slow, slow, slow…
It seems that at least every other client I work with shares that their primary health concern is adrenal fatigue… which we all know by now comes from chronic stress. What’s ironic is that this IS one of the conditions that we have some control over. It really begins with our mindset. In present dayContinue reading “From Go, go, go to Slow, slow, slow…”
8 SIMPLE SELF-CARE TOOLS
MEDITATION: Believing that mediation requires an hour of silence in a zen-like atmosphere is a common misconception. A mere THREE MINUTES! of stillness and focused breathing has proven to quell anxiety, ease depression and ignite a positive mental state. Anywhere, anytime – one can “meditate”. 2. LAUGHTER: Let it be thy medicine. Why? Well, firstContinue reading “8 SIMPLE SELF-CARE TOOLS”
CILANTRO 101!!
Often we forget that sometimes our best medicine is sitting right in our kitchen, not in our medicine cabinet! The highlight of this post is the fresh herb, cilantro, and its related health benefits. Scroll to the bottom if you’d like a tasty recipe to try out! What is it? You have most likely alreadyContinue reading “CILANTRO 101!!”
BAOBAB, MANGOSTEEN AND SAVORY CINNAMON!
Today I wanted to give you a dose of food as medicine. Enjoy! Let’s explore these three superfoods and their benefits: BAOBAB: The “upside down” Baobab Tree found across sub-Saharan Africa produces a melon like fruit with legendary healing properties. This fruit contains 6X more Vitamin C than oranges, 2X as much calcium than aContinue reading “BAOBAB, MANGOSTEEN AND SAVORY CINNAMON!”
TOP 7 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS
WHY SHOULD WE BOTHER REDUCING CHRONIC INFLAMMATION? “constant or out-of-control inflammation in the body leads to ill health, and eating to avoid constant inflammation promotes better health and can ward off disease”, says Russell Greenfield, MD, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a private-practice physician.Continue reading “TOP 7 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS”
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