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The More You Do It, The Worse You Are At It

By |2021-10-21T05:12:25+00:00November 29th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Do the holidays have you stressed out? It’s the time of year when your calendar goes into overload. You need to maintain your normal schedule (which barely leaves time to breathe) while also finding time to buy a tree, decorate, buy presents, gift wrap, entertain family and friends and attend a host of holiday events. It’s [...]

Do You Want to Eat Meat Grown in a Lab?

By |2021-10-21T05:12:25+00:00October 3rd, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

What do agricultural giant Cargill Inc. and billionaires Richard Branson and Bill Gates have in common? They’re among a group of investors who have given, so far, $17 million to Memphis Meats — a startup company that’s growing meat (beef, chicken and duck) from animal cells. No actual animals are involved, just their cells. Branson is [...]

8 Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00September 24th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |

Alzheimer’s Disease is very personal for me. It claimed my mother and my grandmother. It is an agonizingly cruel way to die. It strips you of your memories, your dignity and your ability to care for your most basic needs. It leaves a scar on your heart that time does not erase. It is a disease [...]

6 Warning Signs You Need to Detox and De-Stress

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00September 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |

Do you feel like your mind and body need a complete overhaul? It’s not uncommon to feel rundown in today's’ fast-paced society, but just because it’s commonplace doesn’t mean it’s “normal.”  When it becomes a struggle to find the energy to get through the day, your body is sending out an SOS. You would be wise [...]

Mayo-Free Chicken Salad with Asparagus and Avocado

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Lunch|Tags: , , , , |

Makes about 4-6 servings Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds thin asparagus, heavy stalks trimmed 1 pound organic, free range chicken, cooked, chopped into bite size pieces 2 avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped into small cubes 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive [...]

Asian Kale Salad

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00September 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Recipes, Supper / Dinner|Tags: , , , |

Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 bunches of kale, about 4 cups of greens, stems removed, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon of olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1" fresh ginger, skin removed 1/3 cup of almond/cashew or sun butter 1 lime 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup of full fat coconut milk 1 teaspoon [...]

Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00September 4th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Breakfast, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Makes 2 Cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Califia Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Almond milk (You can substitute any non-dairy milk) 1/2 cup organic chia seeds 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Organic unsweetened shredded coconut to sprinkle on top (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Pour 2 cups of toasted coconut almond milk in a mason jar and add [...]

How to Have Beautiful Skin

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00August 30th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Do you know that skin problems are the #1 reason people go the doctor’s office? Most people are surprised by that, but I see it in my practice all the time. Your skin is a mirror of your gut and mind. If your diet is poor, your mind is stressed, and you are sleep deprived, the [...]

She Went From a Size 18 to a Size 12!

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00August 18th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |

I am blessed to have the privilege of working with remarkable people. They are brave, courageous and strong, willing to take responsibility for their choices. They never want to settle for being anything less than remarkable. Their stories inspire me daily. Carol was generous enough to share her story with you. Carol is a very smart [...]

Weight Loss Discovery (Recipe Included)

By |2021-10-21T05:12:26+00:00August 2nd, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

Do you have trouble losing weight even though you follow your diet and restrict your calories? Some research suggests the health of your gut bacteria might be the missing link to chronic weight-loss resistance. It’s only recently that new genomic techniques have opened the doors to detailed study of our gut microbiome. Scientists suspect that the [...]