If you follow my blog you know I am on a rather restricted diet. I sometimes joke and call it the fun-free diet. I am gluten-free, cow dairy free, nightshade free and soy-free. On top of that I am allergic to all seafood. I try eating organic as much as possible! What follows is my… [Read More]
I’m Sharing my Tips for Better Living with Sarcoidosis!
Nearly 20 years ago I spent a year chasing doctors trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I was in and out of the hospital several times, had every test known to humankind, and 12 months later, diagnosis in hand, I set out to discover a more holistic way to manage my health…. [Read More]
Gluten-free is just a lot of hype!
This post is published with permission from Dr Philip Agrios, and was first published in his email newsletter. I was intrigued by this article because I am gluten-free and I talk about my own personal steps back to wellness here. . It’s just a lot of hype… When people ask what I do, I explain to… [Read More]
Five Foods for Healthy Weight Loss
Healthy weight loss is attainable! Before we get to the 5 foods that will help you lose weight naturally, I’ve gotta share a secret with you. I may be a health coach now, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, if someone had told me years ago I’d be interested in nutrition, I would… [Read More]
Does Your Magnesium Supplement Contain Arsenic?
Labdoor, the supplement testing and rating service, announces its new Magnesium Rankings today designed to help consumers find the highest quality magnesium supplements on the market. Labdoor tested 36 best-selling magnesium supplements for active and inactive ingredient content and heavy metal load. Only about half of all products measured magnesium levels within 5% of their… [Read More]
Your Body Wants to Move! Get Your Exercise Mojo Back!
Exercise mojo. It’s a thing. I stress the importance of movement in my Essential Wellness Wheel: Your body wants to move. Exercise simply. Keep your body limber and flexible. And I also confess that this has been the most difficult of the 10 Steps in the wheel for me to implement. Of course it is… [Read More]
Why Become a Wellness Coach?
Let’s define wellness coaching first and then discuss why you should perhaps become a wellness coach. What is a Wellness Coach? A Health/Wellness Coach is a supportive guide who works with clients to help them feel their best through food and lifestyle changes. Instead of prescribing one diet or way of exercising, Wellness Coaches tailor individualized wellness programs to… [Read More]
Einkorn is a Delicious and Nutritious Ancient Grain!
If you are not celiac but you are gluten-sensitive, you may be able to eat einkorn. It has gluten but not as much as its wheat cousin. I want to pass the information (and some recipes) along! According to D. Gary Young, Einkorn is the “father of all grains”, 14 chromosomes, non-GMO. It has a higher protein… [Read More]
