In March I attended The Natural Products Expo West. This huge exhibition contains all kinds of new food, health and lifestyle products promoted by various companies. My fellow health coach friends and I had a fantastic time checking it all out (and even getting a picture with a buffalo)! My goal in attending was to find a few new products that will either enhance or make traveling easier. I'm reviewing the following four products: BTC energy bars, SOS hydration drink mix, Napz all natural Continue Reading
Mushroom Coffee?
Have you heard the hype about mushroom coffee? Does it sound a little gross? I promise you it isn’t. I'm kind of obsessed with these "funguys" ;) Mushrooms have so many amazing health benefits and Four Sigmatic has figured out the most delicious way to incorporate them into coffee, matcha tea, chocolate and some other incredible drinks. Continue Reading
The Diet that Isn’t a Diet
Ok now that I've got your attention, what if I told you you could eat what you're eating now and lose weight? Have you heard about intermittent fasting? Continue Reading
Moringa, superfood
I'm excited to announce that I'm a guest blogger for Kuli Kuli this week! I'd like to introduce you to their super green, moringa. Moringa is one of the most nutritious plants in the world and is a good source of iron, beta-carotene, potassium, and calcium. Moringa leaves contain all nine amino acids which makes it a complete protein and is more nutritious than kale. This plant has many health benefits and is so easy to add in to your diet. Click here to read my blog about how I use it in my Continue Reading
My Experience with Meditation
What are your thoughts on meditation? Have you tried it? Is it too woo woo for you? I fought it for such a long time and hated every minute when I tried it. Continue Reading
Canines and the C-Word
Have you wondered why the number of cancer cases in dogs has gone up? Unfortunately it’s not just due to better diagnosis. Dogs are getting cancer for many of the same reasons humans are. Exposure to toxins, diet, vaccines (yes I said it) and lifestyle can all contribute to this epidemic by causing changes in their mitochondria and DNA. So what are some things we as pet owners can do to minimize exposure or even prevent cancer in the first place? Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Use (Or Own) a Microwave
Have you ever thought about how a microwave actually heats your food? Are they really safe to use? They've been around for decades so they must be, right? Well... Continue Reading