Let’s face it… eating fat will make you fat; the hypothesis doesn’t hold water. Dietary fat has been vilified since Ancel Keys conducted his Seven Country Study in the late 50s, where he tried to prove the correlation between heart disease and eating saturated fat. Interestingly, Key’s study did find a correlation between eating saturated fat and heart … [Read more...] about What The Fat Is Going On?
Are You an Empowered Patient?
I recently needed to change my healthcare provider from a PPO to an HMO. I had been used to seeing a naturopath for in-depth blood work. So much information can be learned from blood work.
My recent trip to a "regular" MD made me feel I knew more than she did regarding nutrition and how food affects the body. The one issue I can't seem to hack is better sleep. I … [Read more...] about Are You an Empowered Patient?
Blood Sugar Regulation Emergency!
For those in the USA, I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. For the most part, the traditional Thanksgiving meal is full of refined carbohydrates. Just about everything we consume in our holiday meals has added sugar. My Thanksgiving meal was no exception. I roasted the obligatory turkey with all the sides you'd expect from the stuffing, cranberry sauce, my mother's famous … [Read more...] about Blood Sugar Regulation Emergency!
5 Step Formula to Make Anything Happen
When I was working and coaching people on yearly business planning, it was daunting to look at a 12-month plan and even more daunting to imagine sticking to it. People would get excited about the plan and simultaneously want to give up because imagining the result in 365 days was overwhelming.
One of my mentors shared the “90-Day Hustle” with me. That was a game … [Read more...] about 5 Step Formula to Make Anything Happen
The Four Agreements
There have been countless books I have read over the years on different topics. So many books have left a lasting mark on my life. I like things simple. I learn best when things are simple and easy to comprehend. One book in particular, "The Four Agreements," is one of those books. While each chapter in the book goes into great depth and detail about the four agreements, the … [Read more...] about The Four Agreements
5 Easy Ways To Drink More Water
With summer in full swing here in AZ, I must stay hydrated. I can tell when I’m not drinking enough water. My digestion is off, I experience slight brain fog, I don’t sleep well, and my energy is low. Many people believe drinking anything liquid will contribute to their water intake. The truth is that coffee, tea, fruit juices, and alcohol are diuretics that deplete the body … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways To Drink More Water