Will a Ketogenic Diet Help Me Lose Weight?
Maybe, if done correctly. The Ketogenic diet has been one of the most consistent diets to prove successful short-term weight loss, however, effects on long-term weight loss (or being able …
Wellness
Why is it so Easy to Eat Your Feelings?
Emotional eating is when you make a connection between: The food you are eating + Why you are eating it + How you are feeling We all eat emotionally. There …
Selecting the Best Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Approximately 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day at …
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Stress and Overall Wellbeing
In the first article of this series, you met Ava a 33 year old woman. Ava is experiencing many stressors from daily living. Specifically stress from work, her family, and …
Do You Really Need an Eye Exam?
Most of us see a doctor at least every couple of years and a dentist regularly. However, studies show that, unless people have an issue, most don’t see an eye …
Fight Inflammation with Antioxidant-Rich Foods
Inflammation causes pain and can lead to chronic disease, but it is also one of the ways your body tries to help you. When there is an assault or injury …
The Good, Bad, and Ugly Truth About Fats
Diet culture has really run the gamut when it comes to trends on fat consumption. We’ve heard, “eat no fat,” “only eat unsaturated fat,” “animal fat is good as long …
Self Care Tips: Meditation/Prayer and Exercise
Over the last few weeks, I have discussed stress, stressors, and some things you can do to alter brain response to stress and conflicts. For the last blog of this …
5 Ways to Maintain a Positive Outlook Even in Challenging Times
Although it may be difficult to keep your spirits up through challenging times, there are ways to not only find moments of peace in everyday life but also enjoy a …
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The Brain Gut Connection
In our previous post, you met Ava, a 33-year-old woman. As you learned, she is experiencing burn out from a job that feels unfulfilling. On top of that she is …
