If you’re tuned in to the wellness world, you might have noticed the buzz around poke bowls. This colorful and delicious dish has been seen at some of the trendiest restaurants, and thanks to the popularity of bowl nutrition (think acai bowls, macrobowls, and ramen) it looks like poke bowls are here to stay. So […]
Cannabis … It’s not just for smoking! If you’re like most people, you associate the word “cannabis” with marijuana. But, there is another important use for a plant of the genus Cannabis related to industry. In fact, it is looked upon as the valuable, versatile and renewable natural resource of the future. Cannabis is often referred to as […]
The facts don’t lie. Men die earlier than women. But we’re not just talking about old age… Studies show male infants die more often than females. Little boys have a higher death and injury rate than little girls. The same goes for teens and males of any age group. Some experts say men are actually […]
They may call it a winter wonderland out there, but it’s a desert for our skin. No other time of year seems to lead to so many complaints. And it’s a problem for everyone – not just us ladies. Rough cuticles, painful cracks, chapped lips, scaly legs – male or female, dry skin is not […]
Does anyone find it crazy that asthma and allergies strike one out of every five Americans? Since the 1980s, the death rate for asthma in kids under 19 years old has increased by 80%. (Source) It’s obvious that something’s not right. And asthma isn’t the only health problem that continues to sky rocket. If you […]
As a Certified Nutritionist, the most frequent question I hear from clients is, “Which supplements should I take?” It’s no wonder either with the huge variety of multivitamins, herbs, supplements and homeopathic formulas available! If that’s your question and you’re looking for an easy, yet inexpensive, way to sort through the maze of supplements, read […]
Getting diagnosed with any sort of disease can be devastating. But it can also be a life-changing moment. You are forced to make major decisions, and you often have to drastically change your lifestyle. What we choose to do with our bodies when we’re faced with sickness makes a big difference. More and more people […]
Ch-ch-ch chia! Does anyone remember that popular jingle from the 80s and 90s? Chia Pets were first introduced in the late 1970’s and became far more popular than I think anyone would have imagined. Chia Pets are used to sprout chia seeds. Moistened chia seeds are applied to the body of the Chia Pet and […]
We often hear that we should be eating to live and not living to eat. That sounds like good advice. But it’s also a bit of a downer. Eating is such a big part of our lives. We eat when we socialize, when we celebrate and when we just want to have a little “me […]
Many people try to eat healthy by watching how many calories, fat, carbs, and sugar they consume. While counting calories can help with weight loss, simply eating fewer calories doesn’t necessarily make you healthy. Food that is fresh, unrefined, and rich in micronutrients is the best source for good health, and thousands of studies have […]
