The Dangers of Teflon
Nonstick pans have gained much popularity over the years as they have made cooking a breeze and cleanup even more so. The great thing about Teflon is that almost nothing sticks to it, making it quite difficult to willingly give up using it. The bad part of it is that it is a synthetic chemical […]
Why Fat is Good For You
Sugars and fats have been under scrutiny for what seems like forever. For the last 40 years, the idea that fats had a bigger impact on health compared to sugar was the consensus, until recently. We now know that fat is very healthy, and is actually necessary for optimal health. Now that fats have gained […]
Why You Should Always Eat Your Veggies
Cruciferous vegetables have some amazing qualities that can contribute to your ultimate health. Cruciferous is the word used to describe vegetables that are related to the cabbage family. They are loaded with soluble fiber, vitamin C, several minerals and phytochemicals. In addition to vitamins K, A and C, they also contain higher amounts of folic […]
MS and Lifestyle Management!
March is the MS (multiple sclerosis disease) Awareness month. I want to talk to you about the importance of lifestyle management in managing MS (multiple sclerosis disease) There are several aspects of how we live that make a difference on whether you maintain your mobility, improve, or start to decline. A lot of these things […]
Diet and MS: The Wahls Protocol!
It’s March, which is designated as the MS (multiple sclerosis) Awareness month. This has become near and dear to my heart because I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about three years ago. I’ll work with you and show you how I have managed to keep my symptoms at bay for the last several years […]
Eat with the Seasons, Eat Local
Seasons are changing, and that means a change in the pattern of what you eat. Traditionally speaking, when the weather starts to change, our bodies respond to the changes. We share something in common with the rest of life on the earth with these seasonal changes. With this comes a change in the kinds of […]
Summer Beet Soup
Summer Beet Soup Ingredients 6 medium organic beets, peeled and cooked 1/4 cup of organic coconut milk, full fat & unsweetened Sea salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder 1 garlic clove, peeled and whole 2 cups of filtered […]
Collard Green Wrap
Ingredients 2 organic collard leaves, washed, dried and stems trimmed 1/2 cup organic hummus 2 tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast flakes 1/2 cup english cucumber, peeled and sliced into 3 inch thin strips 2 organic carrots, peeled and sliced into 3 inch thin strips 1/2 cup of organic zucchini, sliced into 3 inch thin strips 1/2 […]
Drink Water – Why It’s Great for Your Body
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Our bodies need water! When you are really thirsty the beverage that tastes the best is water. Dehydration is a common condition that is easily overlooked as something that is contributing to disease and a lack of overall wellness. Research has shown that proper hydration leads to increased athletic […]