HOW TO AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS
Environmental toxins are everywhere…. in our food, soil, water, skin care creams and cleaning products. It is tough to avoid everything, but we must do our best as these products can lead to chronic health problems. HOW TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF TOXINS YOU CONSUME Where should you start? As a health coach, I think the easiest place to start is with...
ADRENAL FATIGUE
Adrenal fatigue are huge buzz words these days. The other day I was browsing the supplement section at our local health food store and the area designated to fatigue, anxiety and depression was SOLD OUT! Why? This is because most people are dealing with the pressure to become successful along with too many daily stressors such as bills, relationships, unhealthy...
HOW EFFECTIVE ARE MULTIVITAMINS?
Multi Vitamins can be somewhat effective if your diet is void of whole foods and essential nutrients. As a health coach, I always try to insist that my clients eat real food (not processed) with an abundance of organic fruits and vegetables. It is a fact, however, that due to busy life-styles and compromised soil, we are not always able...
ELECTROLYTES – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY ESSENTIAL?
WHAT ARE ELECTROLYTES? Electrolytes are the charged substances that result from when a salt is dissolved in solution. These positively charged ions can conduct electricity, and are therefore referred to as “electrolytes “. For example, common table salt is sodium chloride. When dissolved in water, it separates into a positively charged sodium ion and a negatively charged chloride ion. For us...
METABOLISM – WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO I MANAGE IT?
WHAT IS METABOLISM? Metabolism is defined as all the chemical processes in your body that cause food to be broken down and used for energy and growth. Some people complain that they have either a fast or slow metabolism and blame it on their genetics. Although genetics may contribute slightly, there are many other lifestyle factors that can stall or speed...
Natural Remedies for Sunburn
We all know that it is important to spend time in the sun. It feels good and provides us with vitamin D that is so necessary for our health. The problem, however, is that too much sun exposure combined with not having enough protection can cause painful sunburns. When it comes to protection and sunscreens, there is a lot to...
SOY – Uses & Benefits
Soy is everywhere these days, but depending on who you ask , you will receive different responses as to whether it is a healthy or harmful food . Soybeans are a complete protein source and provide more protein than any other legume. Because of their bland flavor and high nutrient content, soybeans can be made into many different nutritious foods. In...