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Sep 16, 2019 · Health & Wellness4 Ways To Side-Step Autumnal Allergies
Autumn is one of the most glorious times of the year. The trees bursting with color, the crunch of falling leaves underfoot, the still-warm days and cooler nights. If, however, you’re saddled with seasonal allergies and all the respiratory misery that goes along with them, the arrival of fall may be anything but a cause for celebration.
Sep 9, 2019 · Health & Wellness8 Ways to Instantly Cut Your Pesticide Exposure
One of the key concepts in my work is “toxic load,” in other words, the sum total of all the harmful things that your body is exposed to. When we do everything in our power to reduce that toxic load, for instance, reducing our exposure to chemicals in the home, we reduce chronic illnesses and lead healthier, happier and longer lives.
Jul 8, 2019 · Health & Wellness5 Weight Loss Myths to Bust Today!
Lots of people aren’t happy with theirs and everyone knows that too much of it literally weighs you down. However, not everyone realizes that the extra weight can also set the stage for most of the problems we are all trying hard to avoid: obesity, diabetes, dementia, cancer, the list goes on. My advice? To minimize the risk of developing these life-wrecking problems, start taking steps to drop the excess, and by that I mean slowly, sensibly and safely.
Jun 17, 2019 · Health & WellnessGo Wild – and Take the Medicine That’s Just Outside Your Door
Not that long ago, mankind lived and worked mostly outdoors. Fast forward a few generations and now most of our time is spent almost exclusively indoors. By day, we’re sealed into windowless office cubes and by night, we’re holed up at home in a darkened room watching Netflix. We’re literally walled off from the natural world, not to mention other people.
Apr 10, 2019 · Health & Wellness12 Ways to Balance Your Hormones for Optimal Health
I see so many patients complaining of multiple symptoms like thinning hair, brittle nails, erupting skin, poor sleep, exhaustion, constipation, sexual or menstrual dysfunction and weight gain. These are all clues that can suggest hormonal imbalance – several different types.
Apr 8, 2019 · Health & Wellness4 Things to Know About Glyphosate - aka Roundup - and How to Side-Step It
You’ve probably seen the TV ads for Roundup, the popular pesticide/herbicide, with a Mr. All-American homeowner mowing down weeds like a killer who’s stepped out of the Wild West. That’s actually a pretty apt image because the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is in my opinion one of the most dangerous killers out there – of our health!
Mar 27, 2019 · Health & Wellness4 Ways to Heal Yourself With Sound
Whether you’re conscious of it or not, just about every day, you’re harnessing the healing power of sound to energize, motivate, comfort, and soothe your mind and body….
Mar 18, 2019 · Health & WellnessAre You Joy Deficient?
In my practice, we talk a lot about cultivating the good habits that are foundational to creating a healthy and happy life: wholesome real food, restorative rest, movement, relaxation, protection from toxins and connection. But in the whirl of our fast-paced, over-scheduled lives, there is another element which is often overlooked – and that’s joy.
Mar 5, 2019 · Health & WellnessThe Healing Power of Laughter
What’s one prescription I am always happy to dispense? Take two belly laughs and call me in the morning. Safer than any big pharma pill-of-the-moment and free of harmful side effects, laughter is one of the easiest things you can do to promote healing and well being.
Feb 21, 2019 · Health & WellnessHow to Incorporate Digital Detoxing into Your Life
To get into the unplugged groove, start by taking baby steps and keep challenging yourself to cut the cord a bit further every day. Here are a few simple tips for those just starting their digital detox journey—and for those of you who might need a little tune-up.
Feb 20, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhy You Should Think About Doing a Digital Detox
Hunched over the laptop after work? Phone tucked under your pillow at night? Glued to the iPad on your commute? You might be a good candidate for a digital detox. By periodically unplugging, you can start reclaiming the real life experiences all those gadgets steal from us daily.
Feb 18, 2019 · Health & WellnessMake Friends with Fat – and Savor the Benefits
Eating an aggressively low fat diet is not the ticket to health we once thought it was. So, if your diet is extra lean, it’s time to give it a re-think and fatten it up! Fat is absolutely essential for every function of the body and brain, so shorting yourself on this delicious stuff may well be doing more harm than good.
Feb 15, 2019 · Health & Wellness10 Tips for Natural Anxiety Relief
Anxiety, be it the occasional bout or a default state of mind, is a fact of life these days, for too many of us. With so much chaos swirling around us 24/7, it can be a challenge to stay calm and emotionally balanced.
Feb 10, 2019 · Health & WellnessWhy You Should Avoid Using Scented Products
I get it; we all like to smell nice. In fact, there’s a multi-billion dollar industry dedicated to insuring that we do. Unfortunately this results in many people dousing their bodies in synthetic fragrances and perfumes 7 days a week, including cosmetics, personal care products, household cleaners, air-fresheners, deodorizers, laundry detergents, dryer sheets, and so on. While this may smell nice, the effects are anything but.