Monthly Archives: April 2010

Detox: Do or Don’t?

Detox is a trendy topic right now. There are endless products, methods, advice, kits, fasts, even foot pads! It’s hard to know where to turn. Even celebrities are promoting detox & products. How do you know what to choose? Do you even need a detox? Critics of detox say that we are already equipped with [...]

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My Top Foods for Flat Abs

OK, I see these Top 10 Foods for Flat Abs/Belly Busting/Weight Loss, etc all over the place on women’s health magazine covers. Many selections I agree with, but somehow soy or some other processed food is listed, and that makes me go, “WHAT?! No way would I recommend that!” So I decided to compile my [...]

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Overcoming the Weight Loss Plateau

Have you been happy on a weight loss plan, only to reach a stubborn plateau? Read on for some solutions. 1. Do you know your hidden food allergies? They can cause the body to hold onto weight. Most common are milk, eggs, and gluten. Try removing these foods for 2 weeks and then introducing them [...]

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FREE Teleseminar coming up!

Monday, April 19 at 7pm PST: Secrets to Glowing Skin with special guest Gia, holistic skin therapist. Here is your chance to get great info and ask a real life holistic aesthetician your questions! If you struggle with acne, breakouts, eczema, and other skin issues, join this call. Learn to clear your skin of acne, [...]

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Products I Like

All gluten and dairy and refined sugar-free. Mary’s Gone Crackers–these aren’t cheap, but they are good, solid gluten free crackers made with seeds and gluten free grains like brown rice and quinoa. A favorite among nutritionists because they’re high in fiber and packed with whole foods goodness. A great alternative to those nasty Saltines or [...]

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Dump the Junk!

Coming up: we are offering our most popular workshop here in San Francisco–our 21-day holistic cleanse: “Dump the Junk.” You do NOT need to live here in SF to attend! See below for details on how to do this cleanse privately with me. Are you feeling fatigued, foggy, or irritable? Having digestive issues like bloating [...]

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Let’s Go Shopping! (Recipe included)

I love shopping. All kinds. Food shopping is a fave activity, which is a good thing, considering my profession, and given the fact that sometimes my job involves showing others how to shop. Where do you shop? It largely depends upon where you live, but even if you do not have access to seasonal farmers’ [...]

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Why Am I So Tired? (and other complaints)

Overweight, fatigued, and insomnia. These are the most common complaints I get. They are all related. Let me explain. Your adrenal glands, situated atop the kidneys, are your body’s command and control center, regulating stress and sleep and sugar cravings, metabolism, and even female hormone balance. They manufacture stress and sex hormones, and when you [...]

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