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What to Eat if You Get Constipated
Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea – it’s when stool tends to stick around longer than necessary. Often it’s drier, lumpier, and harder than normal, and may be difficult to pass. Constipation often comes along with abdominal pain and bloating. And can be common in people with certain gut issues, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).…
Read MoreCan’t Keep The Weight Off? This May Be Why..
You may think you are doing all the right things but it’s possible that the diet you are following is actually preventing you from reaching your goal weight and getting the body you want. Read on for the 5 most common diet mistakes that prevent people from losing weight. 1: You Don’t Get Enough Sleep. Did you know that getting plenty…
Read MoreFeeling Bloated? – This May Be Why…
Whether you wake up feeling bloated, or it happens progressively throughout the day, there’s one thing you should know: bloating isn’t normal. Bloating is the body’s way of communicating to you that something in your diet or lifestyle isn’t right. With that said, there could be several different factors causing you to feel bloated, or…
Read MoreUseful Tips For Cooking Healthy Meals at Home
Wondering how to create healthy homemade meals during these stressful times? I am here for you—whether it’s a new pantry recipe or a useful tip for your kitchen, here are some ideas to make things run a little more smoothly for you and your loved ones. Organize Your Kitchen Before any cooking, or even any…
Read MoreImmune Boosting Cabbage Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 head of green cabbage – coarsely chopped 2 carrots – sliced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 quarts chicken or bone broth 2-3 dried bay leafs salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil Directions: Combine ginger, garlic, onion, olive oil and saute…
Read MoreHow Can You Get Enough Vitamin D?
When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health. The right amount of vitamin D helps your body defend against depression, heart disease, stroke, cancer and, of course, osteoporosis. Vitamin D is very common deficiency primarily because it’s difficult to get enough of it through our diet, use of certain medications and due…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue: What Is It? What To Do About It
Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue is a popular theme lately. Your adrenal glands look like…
Read MoreAre Hidden Food Sensitivities Making You Fat?
Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear of any traces of…
Read MoreHaven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here’s why. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There’s definitely more to the story than just what…
Read MoreHow to Naturally Lower Stress Hormone (Cortisol)
STRESS!!! Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go a little overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or flew. But, that doesn’t happen too much in our society – it becomes a long-term reaction. It becomes chronic. You’ve…
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