If exercise isn’t fun, then it won’t work to do it!
It is surprising to me how many people I come across that are
motivated to get into shape and improve their health, but don’t like to workout! Motivation is great, but enjoyment is better! By finding ways to workout that you enjoy, you are more likely to stick with your exercise goals rather than quitting after a short stint at whatever.
It is very common …
3 So-Called “Healthy” Foods that You Should STOP Eating (if you want a lean healthy body)
I was reading a statistic in a nutrition book recently, and this is going to shock you…
Now before I tell you the statistic, let’s keep an important fact in mind… according to well renowned nutrition author Michael Pollan, and his amazing book called In Defense of Food, humankind has historically consumed approximately 80,000 different species of edible plants, animals, and fungi, and …
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year that is full of laughter, love and good food….really good food.It is no surprise that January is one of the busiest month for me as a naturopath. People are looking for ways to shed those extra pounds they packed on during the holidays. They gain 10-15 pounds over the holidays and then spend several months trying to lose that weight, but only to cycle all over again the following
Your liver is an incredible organ that performs over 500 functions. As your body’s second largest organ, it does so much more than just filter blood; it is tied to all bodily processes. Just a few of the 500 functions include:
Manufacturing and balancing hormones Fat digestion Controlling blood sugar Regulating fat storage Regulating menstrual cycles Producing protein Regulating blood flowYour liver has to chemically break down everything that enters your body. From …
The American Heart Association recommends a “heart healthy“diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Essentially, we are told to throw out butter, eat limited red meat and instead replace them with low fat products.
However, have you ever read the labels of fat free and low fat food items? Shockingly, there isn’t much “food” on the list. You see lots of sugar and salt, and even …
