We are reading so much this past 18 months about the rise in depression rates due to the Covid pandemic. Even more disturbing is that the group most impacted is the 18-25 year old age group, which has a 41% surge in depression and anxiety. In my opinion, we are […]
Stress Management–easier said than done
I hate to throw around the term “burnout”, but after the past year, I think it is wholly appropriate. When we think about managing stress, we generally consider a situation that has a “finite” amount of time: being new at a challenging job, starting college, having an injury, or […]
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate”. The goal is for people to customize their diet based on their individual needs, rather than following a program in a book or one that is trending on the internet. These personal needs include your health […]
It IS easy being green…
My intention for 2021 is to switch my family and clients to a predominantly plant-based diet. You do not need to say “adios” to your Tuesday Taco night–I did not say a Vegetarian diet, or throw away your favorite leather boots–I did not say a Vegan diet either. So what […]
Don’t buy whatever they are selling
Every year is the same–January is notorious for detoxes, cleanses, and new fad diets. Hopefully by now you know these meal plans do NOT work to achieve long term weight loss and health goals. I will explain exactly why you want to avoid these diets and their empty promises. 1. […]
Not milk?
Many people are making the choice to give up dairy. To become completely dairy-free, you will need to remove butter, milk, cheese, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt and ghee from your diet. Note: this would be a key time to start reading labels, as many baked goods, […]
What does my diet have to do with Covid?
Everything! We all know how important it is to eat clean, whole foods instead of packaged ones, include as many nutrients as possible at our meals, cook at home more, avoid pesticides and GMO’s and drink water like it is your unpaid job…but now it is more essential than ever. […]
Go With Your Gut: How Certain Foods Can Help Improve Your Gut Health, and in Turn Your Mental Health
If you struggle with anxiety or other mental health issues, your gastrointestinal health could be at the root of your issues. Our gut is so important to our wellbeing that it is often referred to as our “second brain.” Mental health issues like anxiety and depression are often accompanied by […]
Getting the Night’s Sleep You’ve Always Dreamed of
I’ve suffered from chronic insomnia for over a decade. After consulting multiple doctors, therapists and websites, I am now a self-proclaimed sleep-expert. I have finally found a bedtime routine that works for me and a natural supplement that works wonders. For anyone else who might be looking for an answer […]
Daily Detox Routine…
While I do not discourage you from baking cookies as a fun family activity or having a glass of wine at the end of a long day, here are some other daily strategies to help you feel energized and detox your body. As the duration of our social distancing and remaining […]