Postpartum Depression (PPD) It’s estimated that 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression and most suffer in silence. I’m hoping this post will open the doors for more women to seek help and support if they’re are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and/or depressed after having a baby. What’s the difference between Postpartum Depression (PPD) and the […]
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Last month, I somehow ended up doing what I often recommend to my clients: taking a 30-day time-out. I don’t mean totally checking out but just dialing things back a bit by 10-15 hours a week. My time-out did not start as a deliberate decision, but rather it was something that just sort of evolved.
There’s a magnificent little nutrient that is responsible for over 300 key body functions and more than 60% of Americans are deficient, but don’t know it. This nutrient can easily make a long list of symptoms disappear. It’s a sleeper nutrient (pun intended) and I recommend it to most of my clients. It’s the mineral,
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Many women come to me concerned about hair loss. Their hairbrush is full of hair and it seems to happen over night. For some, it’s coming out in clumps. Hair is a women’s crowning glory. It’s what makes us feel beautiful, so losing our manes is quite disconcerting and even devastating. Many try shampoos without much luck, which
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Many people ask me if I think supplements are necessary and the answer is yes. There are some basics that I think everyone needs even if you’re diligent and very careful about what you eat. We live in a sea of toxins, our soil has been depleted of vital minerals and nutrients, many of us are stressed
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Why cooking can save your life… (this is an excerpt taken from a post on Dr. Mark Hyman’s blog)The cure for what ails us, both in our bodies and in our nation can be found in the kitchen. It is a place to rebuild community and connection, strengthen bonds with family and friends, teach life-giving skills
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When it comes to irritation of the digestive tract, ie IBS, abdominal bloating/pain, constipation, there are usually three sources of the irritation: Celiac disease/gluten sensitivity, bacterial infection/ parasites, or an overgrowth of bad bacteria and/or yeast. In both Celiac disease and gluten intolerance, the body experiences adverse effects when gluten which is the protein
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Retaining fat around your stomach is often a sign of toxic buildup in your system. When your body becomes overloaded from the chemicals in the foods you eat as well as your environment, it seeks to protect itself as best as it can. One of the ways that your body does this, is to retain
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I wanted to share with you the staggering figures regarding the epidemic of overweight and obese Americans. According to an article that I recently saw in Life Extension’s magazine, July 2011 issue, 65% of Americans are now overweight or obese and this excess weight costs our nation an estimated $93 billion in annual medical bills.
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Natural Rx for Migraines Migraines can be debilitating to the point of interfering with being able to work and enjoy life. They are often caused by hormonal imbalances, food allergies, low endorphin levels, magnesium levels and or low Vitamin D levels. If you suffer from migraines, relief may be easier and closer than you think.