According to the FDA approximately 70% of American adults are obese or overweight. Being obese or overweight is associated with some leading causes of death, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and is linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer. 2...
As we settle in to the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the things that we can let go of in 2022. This may also be a good time to allow your body a chance to let go of what it has been holding on to through detoxification. Regular detoxification is...
Declining hormone levels is a natural process as we age that may lead to fatigue, weight gain, insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol and reduced quality of life. We’re familiar with the importance of maintaining healthy levels of hormones, insulin, and cholesterol,...
Benefits of Lectins Lectins are proteins that bind carbohydrates. By binding to carbohydrates during digestion, they reduce the glycemic effects of food. By stabilizing blood sugar, there may be benefits such as weight loss, sustained energy, improved focus, and...
I love the colors of fall, the smells, the excitement as families come together. As I meditated on the leaves falling from the trees, I thought about how autumn is a season of release. What do I need to release? Definitely stress, worry, and...
Sweat. Not cool. If I could avoid getting sweaty, I totally would. I’ve never liked steam saunas. I don’t understand the attraction to actually wanting to sweat. My personal record was about five minutes, which was a major triumph of the will for me. The infrared...
