There is a connection between gut health and inflammation

Some pass it off as aging; others suffer from ongoing health issues; however, there's a chance your chronic inflammation means something else entirely: a leaky gut. It might sound like we're a broken record, but we'll never stop repeating it...

Foods filled with color = foods that will promote good health and help you to feel your best!

Get the Handout! Vegetable and Fruit Flavors - add variety, add color, add nutrition.

Weight loss is as simple as eat less and exercise more, right? That may be what you hear in the media, but it isn't always that simple.

A surprising weight loss journey

Janet (not her real name) is a client of mine who came to me to lose weight. She had tried everything and currently was exercisin...

As a population, we get very little fiber. The average American gets maybe 1/3 or a ¼ of what they actually need. It can help in many ways from lowering cholesterol, helping with constipation and diarrhea, to supporting your immune system. There are lots of great sources to easily include in your di...

It is more than likely that you have seen the word “probiotics” recently - from the internet to the grocery store shelves, probiotics are getting a lot of buzz. But what are they? What do they do? Are you getting them and do you need them in your diet? 

Probiotics 101

Probiotics are often describe...

Are you suffering with constipation? But does that seem "normal" to you? There is a better way! Don't shoot for normal, aim for optimal. It is worth it to feel great!

"Constipation is ruining my life!"

I have heard it before, chronic constipation can have a big impact on your quality of life. 

What is constipation?

My definition of constipation is having a bowel movement less than every day. Normal bowel movements (not having constipation) may be based on tran...

Heartburn can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing significant pain and discomfort. But, it isn't something that should naturally occur. It isn’t normal and we shouldn’t accept it as though it is. Check out the tip on how your eating habits and food choices can really help.

The bacterial balance in your gut can have a big impact on how you feel every day - from helping you manage a healthy weight to ending digestive upset. Check out this week's tip to learn choices you can make to improve your gut health and feel better.

Do you struggle with any of these symptoms?

• achy or swollen joints
• constipation and/or diarrhea
• overweight
• frequent colds, viruses and/or infections
• itchy or rashy skin
• canker sores or cold sores
• asthma or chronic bronchitis
• trouble with memory or focus

These are the smoke.

You may pas...

Want to Stay Healthy by Boosting Your Immune System?

Food Choices Make a Huge Difference

The simple things we hear about every day - wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance - will have a big impact on ending this pandemic.  But the current pandemic is a dramatic reminder of the importance o...

Jane is a client who came to me with lots of symptoms. She had digestive issues, struggled to maintain a healthy weight, and had regular headaches. She was frustrated by the weight and wanted help to create the best eating plan for weight loss. She didn't even mention, at first, that she had been di...