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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Threat
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Covid-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019). Here is what you need to know. Note that this article was completed on March 7, 2020. This overview is based on the current understanding of Covid-19 and advice from multiple pages on the...
Eating While Stressed? This Is What Happens in Your Body.
Imagine our ancestors, hunting or foraging for food, when they come upon a large predator with sharp teeth and big claws. They have a split second to decide, do they fight, or do they run? This natural instinct to survive is called the “fight-or-flight response.” Our...
How to Maintain a Healthy Heart
February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH! According to the CDC, heart disease is the #1 cause of death of US adults. Before we end this month, I want to share a few key guidelines with you about maintaining heart health: Eat a plant-rich diet. There are a number of...
How to Optimize Your Relationship With Food
Written by Vanessa Kähler, Nutritional therapist. Reviewed and edited by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. A change in our attitude to food An overabundance of food in developed countries has led to a change in the value that is placed on food and it is now seen more as...
Live Your Best Life in 2020: ROUTINE RESET
While many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions, I’m a big believer in gradual, continuous optimization of our habits and lifestyle that lead us to our highest state of being. In this state, we are more resilient, we are more likely to thrive in life, work,...
Glowing Skin for the Holidays
An outward radiance and glow are a reflection of our inner health because our skin gives us clues about what’s going on inside our bodies. If you are looking to clear up your complexion or maintain your glow over the holiday season, then you will want to pay special...
How to Effectively Deal With Tension Headaches and Recognize Red Flag Symptoms of a Headache
I often get asked about natural ways to effectively deal with tension type headaches. If you suffer from frequent or chronic tension headaches, you have likely wondered if you can avoid or reduce the use of pain killers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Instead,...
How to Take Charge of Your Migraines
Let’s first talk about what migraines are. Migraine is a type of headache that can be quite disabling and can last from hours to several days. It is typically associated with nausea and vomiting, light and/or sound sensitivity, and tends to be characterized by...
Happy Mindful Thanksgiving
Give thanks for your life exactly as it is. Mindful eating tips to help you eat less and enjoy more Appreciate the look of food in front of you and take in a deep smell of it Chew well and eat slowly Notice the flavors and textures As we fall past fall and wander into...