A few years ago I began having running injuries left and right. I didn't understand it. I was in good shape. I was smart about how much and how far I ran. I did HIIT workouts or light strength training. I tried to cross-train. I did yoga. So why in the world was I getting... Continue Reading →
4 Pillars of Wellness
Are you ready to be well? 🙋🏼♀️ Society perpetuates the myth that to be healthy and feel well we need to follow their rules. You must look, eat, feel, and act a certain way. Are you ready to kick aside all these rules about what healthy looks like and finally feel alive? You can achieve... Continue Reading →
E-Cigarettes – NOT a healthy alternative
I’m sure you’ve all heard of vaping before (using an e-cigarette). It initially started as an alternative to traditional tobacco products that didn’t require have all the horrible chemicals of standard cigarettes. For this reason, many people looked at it as a healthy alternative to cigarettes or even a method to quit smoking all together. ... Continue Reading →
Changing Food from Adversary to Ally – Part 3
If you haven't checked them out already, take some time and review Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. In Part 1, I introduce the concept of functional medicine and the influence the environment and our choices have on out gut health. In part 2, I dive into using the FODMAP diet to promote... Continue Reading →
Changing Food from Adversary to Ally – Part 1
You can't go far without before you find someone with a food intolerance. At least here in CO, I hear comments about food intolerances almost daily. It’s pretty clear that food allergies are one of the hot topics in health, wellness and nutrition. There are countless headlines about the next food that may be wreaking... Continue Reading →
You need sleep too!
Life in 2019 is no joke. Our plates are filled to the max and they just keep getting fuller. It doesn't help that you scroll social medial and see Cynthia baking homemade muffins and making organic baby food while also working full time and juggling 2 kids. Or Brad who travels for work 4 days... Continue Reading →
Chronic Disease Prevention
Source: http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/media/multimedia-news-center/infographics/chronic-disease-prevention-infographic