An individual’s “toxic load” is the accumulated amount of toxins in our body through natural metabolic processes, environmental pollutants, products we use on our skin that our body has to process, and everything else we ingest on a daily basis.
Although it may not be the sexiest topic to discuss, constipation is a major problem for a ton of my clients and unfortunately, the majority of them come to me saying “they’ve tried everything” to no avail.
To fully grasp the role of probiotics in the beautiful and mysterious vessel that is our body, we have to start with a simple understanding of the gut. Our bodies contain anywhere from 39 – 300 trillion bacteria; most of which are harmless and most of which reside in the gut and make up what we call the microbiome. When the amount of “bad” bacteria in the gut starts to surpass the amount of “good” bacteria in the gut, that’s when individuals experience all sorts of symptoms ranging from inflammation to painful gas and bloating. Probiotics, or “good” live bacteria, help to correct this imbalance and restore harmony within your microbiome.
I know for most of my clients, making health a convenient, easy addition to their routine is usually the most important factor in determining how likely they are to reach their health goals. This is something we greatly focus on in my group 7 Day Holistic Cleanse and exactly why I love adding smoothies as an alternative to incorporate into my client’s routines. Smoothies are a great way to add several nutrient-dense whole foods into your diet that you may not be eating otherwise.
One of the most powerful down regulators of our metabolism, immunity, and overall health is cortisol – the hormone released in our bodies as a response to stress. Take a look at the six main food groups that will tremendously help in combating stress!
Health washing is when companies use deceptive marketing to portray the “health benefits” of their product, when in reality their product is full of sugar, sodium, and/or preservatives. So, in order to avoid the confusion and ensuing overwhelm, it’s understandable that people rely on packaging “buzz phrases” to help them make a healthy choice.
One of the positives of COVID-19 has been spending more time in the kitchen and learning to cook more healthy meals at home. BUT with that being said, I definitely love taking a break from the kitchen a couple times a week and support local businesses who really need the support- now more than ever! …
Cooler days, less shine, cancelled trips, homebound and things are STILL closed…We can all use a little self-care during the next month! 2020 has had lots of ups and downs to say the least and we have been through a lot. For starting fresh in 2021, start crating your own at- home R&R by incorporating …
This pandemic has forced us all to get creative when it comes to staying fit during quarantine. With gyms and fitness classes either drastically reducing numbers or being completely closed, it’s getting more and more difficult to find a way to stay active. Plus, as the temperature begins to fall, there is less motivation to …
SNACKS, TREATS, DELIGHTS. Anybody who knows me, knows I love having healthy snacks on hand -AT ALL TIMES! I leave some in my purse, car & bring with me when I am in commute, away for the weekend or travelling. It helps having them on hand so that when I get hungry I don’t pick …
