Do you ever feel a bit “stretched” in the belly after a meal? Maybe a little “gassy?” Do you know what it’s like to carry a “food baby?” You are certainly not alone. Bloating is quite common. Up to 25-30% of people regularly experience it. It...
Today is my dad's birthday. So I'm taking this time to share with all of you how much of an absolutely amazing man he was on this earth and continues to be in spirit. On that hot summer day when we buried my dad, I spoke...
Fatigue happens when you’ve gone beyond simply feeling tired. However, fatigue doesn’t just happen out of the blue. There is always a reason that you’ve become drained of energy. One of the main reasons that fatigue sets in is your body becoming filled with the things...
It seems everyone has an opinion on weight loss. And everyone thinks their specific advice is the best way to achieve it. So discussions about weight loss can start to get argumentative at times. I’m not big on confrontation, so instead of worrying about who’s right,...
Perhaps you’re feeling cold or tired. Or maybe you’ve noticed that you've gained weight. Your digestion could feel a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that you have a slow metabolism. Why did this happen? Why would your metabolic rate slow down? What can cause your metabolism...
You know that you haven’t been eating more food. You know that you haven’t been eating “junkier” food. But…you see that you’re still gaining weight. Is this for real? Yes. You are not imagining things. This is why… You’ve probably heard of the “calories in, calories out” philosophy. I...
The holiday season – the crisp air and the fragrant scents along with the spirit of joy in the air all combine to derail many of us from our healthy eating and exercise regimen. But it doesn’t have to…not if you have a plan going...
When was the last time you slept through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleep is this daily thing...
Knee pain is something that is common among all age groups. It can affect young people due to injury or a rigorous workout regimen; there are even some forms of arthritis that can cause knee pain in kids. Knee pain can also affect older people...
Wow – diet and nutrition info is everywhere! And each expert and every association tries to pull you their way because they know the “right way” and their advice is going to help you the best. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard that you need to focus on...