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How to Reduce Exposure to Toxins That Can Be Harmful to Health
A toxin that many of us are exposed to daily is glyphosate. Glyphosate is an herbicide, a weed killer, used on genetically modified soy and corn. It is also used as a drying agent for oats, wheat and barley – it kills them so that they can be harvested earlier. It is...
Happy Halloween!
I love Halloween because it represents the beginning of a period of many different celebrations and much fun that continues to the end of the year. It’s a time of many family and friendship gatherings, celebrating our blessings, laughing, sharing our good fortune, as...
How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Children
There is no question that we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic and a public health crisis. As September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we cannot let this month go without addressing this growing problem. We want to provide those of you who are...
Brain Training with Neurofeedback
I brought neurofeedback brain training into my psychotherapy practice nine years ago as an additional tool to support the mental and emotional goals of my clients. As a psychotherapist I found it a challenge to help clients change their unhealthy habitual patterns,...
Back to School Lunch Success: How to Prep the Most Nourishing Lunches That Your Child Will Eat
Packing a lunch is often the least favorite among a long list of school chores, however it is also the most important job we do as parents. Without a nourishing box of food that will provide energy and nutrients for their body and brain, children will have a...
Why You Need an Integrative and Functional Medicine Provider
Meet Ella: She is 33 years old, feels tired all the time, has gained 10 lbs in the last two years and struggles with depression and anxiety. Her sleep has been suffering due to increased job demands. Although she used to enjoy giving presentations at work, she now...
How to Reduce Your Stress & Thrive Starting Today
One of the most common health challenges of our time is chronic stress, which, we know can cause, or play a major role in the development of chronic disease. In the midst of multiple demands in today’s world, and the fast pace of life, it’s hard not to be in the...
A Health Food you Haven’t Thought of Before
One of my favorite desserts is a traditional dish that my family used to make - pita with sour cherries. This makes for a perfect fall comfort food and a great Thanksgiving treat. What’s interesting about sour cherries is that they...
Nine Factors That Can Slow Down Your Thyroid and How to Correct Them
A healthy thyroid is a key to keeping your body’s metabolism operating at a healthy rate – but what exactly is it? Your thyroid is a gland at the base of your neck that produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle...