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Coach’s Corner: What’s So Great about Flax Seeds?
If you could take a pill that would help balance your hormones, make you more insulin sensitive, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease AND breast cancer by 25%, would…
Coach's Corner
Unbeatable Beets
A Functional Food for Wellness
Would you like to reduce inflammation, support detoxification, reduce oxidative stress, and slow aging? Then read on to learn how adding this delicious, bright-red functional food to your daily plate can help you meet your health goals.
Prevent Heart Disease with Food
Proactive Prevention for Our Deadliest Disease
Over the last several years, we seem to have lost sight of the most common killer in our country. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, accounts for…
Medical Misinformation | Part 3
Top 10 Myths About Heart Disease
There is so much new research on heart health and how to mitigate our risk for heart disease. Unfortunately, I often hear dated information about heart disease, some of which have even been debunked.
Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 5
Estrogen: The Younger Sister
There are over 400 critical functions in the body involving estrogen! We need estrogen and tend to feel that powerfully when it’s lacking…
Coach’s Corner
The Fiber Fix
Using Fiber to Enhance Weight Loss, Heart Health, Blood Sugar Management, and Brain Function with Real Food
Fiber is finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to what we’ve learned about metabolism, lipid management, the gut microbiome, and even brain health.
Chronic Health Issues
Autoinflammatory & Autoimmune Disease
Addressing the Seismic Rise in Chronic Health Issues
Chronic health issues are now the most common medical problems we deal with. How can you avoid the wave of chronic health issues?
Coach’s Corner
Do You Need More Omega-3s?
Did you know that most Americans are deficient in omega-3s? One of the most common nutritional recommendations our doctors make is to increase omega-3 intake. If your doctor has asked…
July Coach’s Corner: A Mindset of Eating More, Not Less
When was the last time you heard someone say that they were cutting carbs or fat, eliminating gluten or dairy, or removing processed foods or sugar? This is a common…
Cardiovascular Disease | Part 4
Food as Medicine: Preventing Heart Disease with Diet
Food as Medicine: Preventing Heart Disease with Diet Alone Where’s the proof? For those who have been following me for more than a few days, the statistic that 50%…
Cardiovascular Disease | Part 3
Nutrients that Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
What does a personalized approach look like when working with an integrative functional medicine practitioner to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease? With the aim of reducing the risk of heart…
Hormone Series: Using Food and Lifestyle to Balance Estrogen: Estrogen 2 of 3
Age-appropriate estrogen balance throughout a woman’s lifespan is critical for wellness, well being, longevity, and vibrance. Today we’ll discuss how estrogen imbalances are addressed through food and other lifestyle factors….
Grain-Free Brain Granola
Let’s talk about my family’s Great Grain-Free Brain Granola recipe and all of its many benefits for your brain. The Why Behind the Ingredients Nuts & Seeds First, we focus…
Nuts & Seeds Prevent Viral Infections
Social Media Resources Link to Social Media Post Published: October 15th, 2020 What if I told you that healthy fats could prevent infections? Fatty acids are essential for the proper…