Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach
Wonder what’s all the buzz about essential oils! These healing oils have been around for thousands of years used as aromatherapy and plant based medicine without any of the side effects. Ancient Egyptians soon realized that in addition to the therapeutic properties in essential oils, they were useful for emotional healing as well.
Let’s talk about enzymes! Did you know your entire body is powered by enzymes? Thousands of them are responsible for digestion, breathing, hormones, thinking and more. 
“Take time to stop and smell the roses.” ~Unknown
This blue globe we reside on seems to spin faster and faster…doesn’t it?
Or does it?
Is it all a matter of perspective? A Costa Rican woman might feel differently than us.
So what can we do to give ourselves an appreciation of time? These 10 ways to slow down and enjoy life struck me as helpful to push the pause button.
Concerned you’re not getting enough nutrients in your diet?
Then eat whole foods from all the colors of the rainbow to yield powerhouse nutrients and energize your body for better health and strong bones.
What food dish comes to mind when you hear the word turmeric? Or maybe you aren’t familiar with this Spice Up Your Life powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory compounds. It is made from the root of the tropical plant Curcuma longa and is a common ingredient in mustard and Indian food – it’s what makes curry bright yellow.
Simple tricks for getting turmeric past the stomach and into the small intestines where it can be absorbed into the blood are: [Read more…]
You never hear anyone say they are addicted to protein do you? So why do we respond to our cravings for sugar, carbs and salt? Is it lack of will power or is it a brain response that you are unable to control?
A new study on sugar addiction from my go to site PubMed.gov suggests that high glycemic foods also known as bad carbs and foods high in sugar can be just as addictive as cocaine.
