Intermittent Fasting 101: Who Is It Right For and How to Do It
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a buzzy little phrase! Many of my clients ask me about this…”should I try it?” “Will it work?” The short answer is – it depends! Intermittent fasting can have many health benefits, if done correctly. While this has been done for centuries and is currently something many cultures and religions still …
Immune Health Basics
Hello cold and flu season! If it seems like everyone around you is getting sick, you might consider taking some extra measures to boost your immune health. But it can’t hurt to support your immune system year-round for optimal well-being. With a nutritious diet, a targeted supplement protocol, and healthy lifestyle habits, you can set …
How to stop sugar cravings
I don’t recommend giving up sugar cold turkey, or really at all. You might be surprised to hear a nutritionist say this, but in my experience, nearly every client I’ve worked with who attempted to completely give up sugar ended up either miserable, or over-indulging due to feeling restricted. Like I said before, sugar is …
Reasons for craving sugar
How many times have you attempted to kick sugar to the curb? If you’ve got a sweet tooth like me, you may have attempted this more than once, perhaps with little success. Sugar is addicting, plain and simple. It stimulates the reward center in the brain and makes us want more. Here’s a secret – …
The Art Of Stretching: How to Free Your Fascia
Rethink everything you know about stretching. It’s time to embrace a gentler, more effective approach to flexibility and well-being. Forget the old “no pain, no gain” mantra. Instead, consider a healthier approach: “no pain, good.” In this guide, we’ll explore how nurturing your body can lead to greater gains in flexibility and pain relief. The …
The Link Between Weight and Blood Sugar
When it comes to managing weight, many people do not understand the basics of what affects their weight. One thing I educate almost every client on, whether or not weight is a factor, is blood sugar balance. Blood sugar not only affects our weight, but our sleep, our mood, our energy levels, and our short …
Dynamic Stretching for Flexibility in Cold Weather
With the seasonal change (finally!) upon us, it’s important to consider how the cooler weather and slower pace can impact our muscles and cause unnecessary body aches and pains. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we all know how important it is to take advantage of those brisk sunny days to boost our mood and Vitamin …
What Diet is Best for You? Foundations for a Healthy Diet
When it comes to “the right diet,” there’s no one-size fits all approach. That’s because we’re all different – different weight and height, different genetics, and different lifestyles. This is the concept of bioindividuality. You may know someone who thrives really well on a vegan diet but when you tried it, and it left you …
