By admin | January 10, 2010
I admit it. I have a sweet tooth. Big time. Ever since I was a kid, I took after my dad, who also loves the sweets. I’m not so much a hard candy gal, and I certainly don’t drink soda or sweetened drinks (yuck), and to be honest, I don’t care for overly sweet and [...]
Posted in Nutrition | Also tagged sugar, sugar detox |
By admin | October 19, 2009
Did you miss our live call tonight? If you have heartburn, bloating, candida, or suffer from constipation, click this link for a free tele-seminar with holistic nutritionists Karen Diggs and myself. We discuss problems & solutions:
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Plants are medicine! From herbs and spices and roots come powerful plant compounds and constituents that have the power to heal and balance when used correctly. In my practice, I use herbs to relieve stress, balance hormones, improve digestion, and fight parasites and bacterial overgrowth.
Oregano is one of my very favorite therapeutic herbs. It is [...]
Q: I experience frequent and uncomfortable bloating and gas, usually in the afternoons/evenings. What is causing this, and how can I relieve it?
A: There are a number of factors that may contribute to gas and digestive upset. Physiologically speaking, the source of excess gas is usually intestinal bacteria. Your gut is home to billions of [...]
By admin | February 17, 2009
We hear a lot about inflammation. Internally, it can be linked to accelerated aging, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel and chron’s disease, and arthritis. So what is inflammation?
Think about what happens when you cut your finger. It swells and turns red as your body sends white blood cells to the injury site to prevent foreign [...]
By admin | February 12, 2009
Let’s just jump right in here.
There are two common problems that cause digestive symptoms: food allergies/sensitivities, most commonly to gluten and dairy (milk and cream). Consuming foods to which you are allergic is essentially like taking a blow torch to your lush green lawn, leaving it barren and charred. It completely destroys the villi (lining) [...]
By admin | February 8, 2009
Your skin is your largest organ and is often the first outward sign of internal imbalance. If you suffer from acne, rosacea, or problem skin, a few natural adjustments just may make all the difference.
Conventional treatments include topical solutions that usually contain salicylic acid or antibiotics. These might do the trick, but these methods treat [...]
By admin | February 6, 2009
Repairing and maintaining digestion is the heart of my work in many ways. Testing for bacterial pathogens and parasites and eliminating them, repairing leaky gut, then restoring proper gut ecology improves health in ways people never thought imaginable; they are often used to feeling sub-par or have written their symptoms off as normal: “You mean [...]
By admin | February 4, 2009
Are you feeling the fever? Regardless, spring is right around the corner, and that means tiny clothes and bathing suits. I’m co-teaching a weight loss workshop right now over in Mill Valley, and it’s gotten me excited about the group dynamic. It’s easier than you think to meet your goals.
In the six sections, we cover [...]
By admin | January 7, 2009
The dawn of a new year means renewed inspiration and attention to health and well-being for many folks. Losing weight, exercising, eating better…. whatever your resolutions may be, I invite you to explore my keys to good health. Here’s to your best year yet!
Eat only whole, seasonal, preferably organic foods. A whole food means [...]
Posted in Nutrition | Also tagged cleanse, diet, digestion |