Audio version Pinpointing, and letting go of, things or people who no longer serve you can be scary. It’s easy to stay in a “comfort zone.” But often, you have outgrown things in your life and you may not even be aware of it! What no longer serves you can prevent you from living the […]
With the warmer months on the horizon, it’s important to be mindful of our thirst cues to avoid serious dehydration. But did you know that there are also early signs of dehydration? Here are some of the early signs to watch for: Fatigue Anxiety Irritability Depression Cravings Cramps Headaches To prevent dehydration, of course, drink […]
Eating while stressed out can shut down the digestive system. This prevents food from being digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. When we are under stress, our sympathetic, or “fight or flight” nervous system is activated. Norepinephrine and epinephrine are released, and the body is primed and ready to manage a perceived threat. Our nervous […]
The holidays are wonderful, but as most of us know, they can also be stressful! Did you know that you can lessen the symptoms of stress & anxiety with your breath? It sounds simple, but for many of us, it isn’t second nature. What is belly breathing? It’s called belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic, […]
The holidays are in full swing and you know what that means: parties, family gatherings, and plenty of food and sugary desserts! While it is fine to indulge, if you have food allergies, food sensitivities, or just simply don’t want to awaken your sweet tooth, this time of the year can be tricky to navigate. Even […]
It’s only two days after the autumn equinox, but I really was feeling like pumpkin soup. There’s a slight chill in the air here in SoCal right now, which is unusual for early fall, so I decided to go for it! You can use a whole, medium-sized pumpkin in this recipe, or you can substitute […]
In June, I finished a nine-month certification course and became certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP). I’m now available for in-person and online consultations! This is a very exciting time. But first, what is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and why should you work with one? I’ll explain that in this post, and continue in […]
Like many of you, I have a serious love for banana bread. However, after traveling for a while in southern Europe and eating far too much delicious bread, I needed a gluten detox. So, I decided to go back to my trusted “mostly paleo” banana bread recipe. I say mostly paleo, as I used corn-based […]
As someone training to be a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (and a health professional!), I am often asked what kind of kind of diets this organization recommends. Should people give up all dairy? Go ketogenic? Just count calories? Midterms are coming up for my Nutritional Therapy program, and one of the things we have to know […]
Fear is an emotion with which most of us are familiar. Fear of trying something new, fear of failing, fear of “putting ourselves out there,” and even fear of success! Like most people, I definitely feel fear. I feel trepidation about what will happen as my kids grow up, concerns about my aging parents, fear […]