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Unplug to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Slash Your Screen Time and Unlock a Healthier You
What do sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, eye strain, neck and back problems, social isolation, and even addictive behaviors all have in common? They all have connections to an increase in the time we spend looking at our screens.
Reducing Toxic Load to Balance Hormones: Spring Cleaning for Your Hormones
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.
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.
A Prep-Ahead DIY Fasting Mimicking Diet Menu
Many of you have experienced the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) with us at RIFM, and we’ve heard your feedback on the positive results! As we start off the New Year with a renewed commitment to our health, the Fasting Mimicking Diet can be a powerful tool.
Planning for the Holidays on a Health Journey
Do the holidays tempt you to abandon your health goals? You’re not alone!
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 you to bump up the omega-3s, this is for you. And even if not, chances are that the rest of us could stand to benefit…
Coach’s Corner: 9 Servings of Veggies in Real Life
Let my words, like vegetables, be tender and sweet, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. – Author unknown Blank stares. Sometimes that’s the response I get when I tell clients that the Institute for Functional Medicine recommends 9-12 servings of colorful vegetables each day. That is so different from the way that most of…
Coach’s Corner: Meal Planning in Real Life
Meal Planning in Real Life How to Get Healthy and Tasty Food on the Table More Efficiently Meal planning is a frequent topic of conversation in health coaching sessions. How can you get in the 9-12 servings of vegetables AND hit your protein goals without turning cooking into your full-time job? I asked…
Coach’s Corner: What’s the Big Deal About Bread?
Is Bread Healthy? Clients frequently ask me about bread and wonder whether they should eat it regularly – or at all. So, I’m about to wade into a somewhat touchy subject and discuss some of the pitfalls of bread and what to look for in choosing bread that supports your health goals. Four…
Coach’s Corner: What are Healthy Carbs?
Are You Afraid of Carbs? Carbohydrates are a frequent topic of conversation in coaching sessions. My clients often want to know: How many and what kinds of carbs should I eat? If I remove processed carbs from my diet, won’t I experience low energy? Should I avoid carbs? The answer to that question relies…
Coach’s Corner: A Coaching Case Study on the Health Benefits of Fun
A Coaching Case Study on Fun When thinking about a healthy lifestyle, we often think of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. We don’t often consider our hobbies, creative pursuits, or other activities that we do just for enjoyment. Today I’d like to talk a little about the role that fun plays in our overall…
Coach’s Corner: You Can Create New Habits – Even During the Holidays
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt As a health coach, my job is to help people actually do what they want to do. We all have aspirations. We may want to eat more vegetables, get in some movement every day, practice yoga, or cut back on sugar or alcohol. But actually doing…
Coach’s Corner: Coffee Lovers Rejoice!
I often get questions about coffee. Clients broach the subject with trepidation, sometimes almost whispering, “Do you think I need to give up coffee?” They are surprised when I say, “Probably not.” Coffee is a superfood. – Dr. Hartman I actually don’t have a problem with coffee, but there are caveats to the promotion of a…
Coach’s Corner: An Easy (and Cheap) Way to Add More Collagen to Your Diet
Making your own bone stock is a great way to stretch your food dollar a little further, add some important nutrients to your diet, and reduce food waste. What’s So Great About Collagen? We see collagen supplements in almost every store, making various claims for healthier joints, skin, nails, hair, and more. The benefits…