Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa can sometimes have a bad habit of filling stockings with sugary, artificial-dye-and-preservative-laden treats. If you'd like to avoid a post-Christmas sugar hangover or weakened immune system, try these suggestions for healthier stocking stuffers! FruitOranges are in season, and they are packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants and bioflavonoids. We've all heard the expression "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", and it's true! Apples are full of fiber, enzymes, and pectin, all of which help support proper digestion. Bananas are a good source of potassium and magnesium. Or, you could go with a more exotic but also seasonal fruit such as pomegranate or persimmon. NutsDid you know that brazil nuts are a...
We've gotten a lot of calls this week from clients who are struggling with similar symptoms-- lack of energy and motivation, trouble sleeping, irritability, weight gain, fatigue, and craving carbohydrate-rich junk foods. These are all symptoms of winter depression known as Season Affective Disorder (SAD). Untreated, SAD can interfere with your daily life, but there are several simple ways to ease symptoms and rediscover your energy and vitality! Vitamin D"The sunshine vitamin" is our first recommendation for treating SAD. Winter days are colder and shorter, creating a lack of natural light exposure and therefore a vitamin D deficiency for those who live in cooler climates. Vitamin D supplementation in winter time not only strengthens the immune system, it also plays...
Another holiday season is here, bringing parties, family gatherings, delicious foods, and a tighter waistband for many of our readers. Before the indulgence of the holidays turns your waistline turn into a bowlful of jelly, check out these tried and true tips to avoid unwanted holiday weight gain. Drink WaterIt seems harder to stay hydrated during the winter months because when the weather is cold, you feel less thirsty. Drinking enough water helps cleanse your body of waste, boost your metabolism, and acts as an appetite suppressant. Start your day with a large glass of water before eating or drinking anything else, and carry a refillable water bottle with you while you work or run errands. Eat before you go...
I say it several times a day as I consult with my clients. "Do you get tired in the afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00, but after that your energy picks up and you're fine? And also you have a hard time falling asleep, or you wake up between 2-4 AM and can't shut off your brain and fall back asleep?" Usually, people respond to these questions with "How did you know?" or "Have you been watching me in my sleep?" What they don't know is that these are just classic symptoms of adrenal fatigue, and that with a little supplementation and adjustments to your daily schedule, you can beat the chronic exhaustion and get back to your life! If you have stress in your life,...
The holiday season is coming with it's parties, events, and other obligations. Before you get swept away in the hustle and bustle, take some time to step back, evaluate your stress levels, and make a plan to successfully navigate the many commitments that the coming months will bring. The many events and to-do lists of the holidays can demand a lot of time and energy, as well as take a toll on your body and immune system. "The best defense is a good offense" as they say, so read on to learn how to keep your sanity and your health through the coming months. Hydrate Not only is adequate water intake essential to your overall health, it also helps your brain function better and can help you better...
