Why do some people seem to be eating right and exercising religiously, yet struggle with the last 5 or 10 pounds? Here are three factors that cause our bodies to hold onto weight: 1. Cravings – if you go for the whole tub of Ben and Jerry’s at 10pm, it doesn’t matter that you have been… [Read More]
Ask the bigger WHY
When you face challenges in adapting positive lifestyle changes, and wanting to just go back to the old familiar way of being, ask yourself – what is it costing you not to take action? And you need to go deep, and think of not just the immediate consequences but keep asking “then what?” – until… [Read More]
Indulge yourself and embrace imperfection
Approaching your health and wellness goals with the right mindset and attitude can help increase your chances of success by many folds. A lot of times, people drop off the wagon not because they don’t have the right information, tools or even the willpower – they fail to achieve their goals because they were unable… [Read More]
Cortisol is a good thing but not all the time
Stress exists in our lives for good reasons – when we need to deal with emergency situations, the physiological changes caused by the spike in the stress hormone, cortisol can help us respond and adjust to situations. However, if stress is chronic, and our cortisol level remains elevated, it can cause a lot of negative… [Read More]
4 tips to support your nervous system
Taking care of your nervous system can help you restore and replenish your energy, stay focused without the caffeine jitter, and feel calm and relaxed so that you can get the rest you need when you need it. Care for your nervous system for increased energy: Strengthen the nervous system with herbs such as burdock,… [Read More]
Nutrition and Mood
A lot of emotional imbalance can be traced back to neurotransmitter deficiency. 50% of Americans over 14 years of age experience debilitating depression or anxiety. All of us have genetic potential for negative mood, triggered by stress and trauma, and most importantly, amplified by diet. Our modern, standard American diet (SAD) contributes to our problems in… [Read More]
Nutrition, Herbs and Essential Oils for Stress Reduction
Certain foods and stimulants can trigger increased sense of anxiety, making us more prone to stress. Others have the effect of soothing the nervous system, or helping increase our body’s ability to adjust to stressful situations. Here are a few tips on using nutrition, herbs and essential oils to manage stress: Use “nervine” herbs, which are… [Read More]
5 Tips for Sustaining Energy Throughout the Day
To maintain an even level of energy that will carry you through the day, you want to minimize spikes and crashes in your energy level. The key is to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar level. An even blood sugar level can also help… [Read More]
