In this post, I talk about the connection between thyroid and gut health. Bloating, indigestion, and constipation can be caused by a slow thyroid function (hypothyroid). Low stomach enzymes or acid, gut infections, leaky gut, and dysbiosis can lead to hypothyroid issues (both production and activation of thyroid hormones and autoimmune thyroid issue, Hashimoto’s). One […]
Bloating, Indigestion, Constipation, and Thyroid Read More »
Are you ready to get back to your pre-summer goals? Maybe you’ve been putting off change until “vacation mode” is over and routine is back. If you’re ready to step into a new lifestyle to get to your health desires, whether it’s losing weight or eliminating your digestive complaints, here are 5 tips to help
5 Tips to Get Back on Track: Exercise and Eating Healthy Read More »
How do you know that you’re really, really, hungry or reaching out for food–like these amazing looking cupcakes–out of boredom, anxiety, frustration, for pleasure, or any other psychological emotion? Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → Try the apple–sometimes called the carrot–test. Registered Dietitian Lisa Raum,
Hunger Test…Is it Your Stomach Growling or Something Else? Read More »
I was recently asked this question: My friend is all about eating less processed foods lately. What’s this about it? Is it worth it? Eating less processed is definitely a big food and nutrition trend that has been popular for the past few years. Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and
Eating Less Processed Foods…Worth It? Read More »
Chances are the most important person in your life is not you–that would be too selfish. But the truth is, when you are happy and take care of yourself, you are better at caring for others and making them happy. This post is inspired by the “Me” movement started by my colleague Rebecca Scrtichfield. Her
Are You Being Nice to the Most Important Person in Your Life? Read More »
Many teens and adolescents are not satisfied with their bodies. No surprise. With so much emphasis on body size and thinness in the media, along with the growth and physical changes they experiences as they reach puberty, teens and adolescents spend so much time thinking of their bodies, and often, are not happy with them.
Six Ways to Help Adolescents or Teenagers Feel Better About their Bodies Read More »
If you’re like me in the East Coast today, then you’re suffering from the gloominess of this terrible flood-watch, possibly tornado-alert storm. And that’s enough to get you down. So the last thing you need this morning, or any other morning, is to let how you feel about your body get you down. Here
Six Ways to Feel Better About Your Body Read More »
Have you heard about the coalition between the American Dietetic Association and Hersheys Center for Health and Nutrition, Moderation Nation? If you haven’t, Hersheys is giving people free $250-certificates to consult with a Nutritionist, a registered dietitian. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → There are
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month. I’m not going to talk about the statistics. We all know the facts. And I’m not going to dwell into the reasons and causes of childhood obesity. Health professionals and policy makers are still trying to determine the cause, and no one can point the nail to a single
Childhood Obesity: Healthy Habits Start Early…Even If Your Child is NOT Overweight Read More »
You have probably heard already: the FTC to Announce Action Against Internet Marketers of Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills and “Colon Cleansers.” About time! Watch this video from ABC news for the story. When the Center for Science for Public Interest investigated acai berry success weight loss personal blogs, they found that the pictures are all
Acai Berry False Weight Loss Claims…Scam Exposed Read More »
