I know! Meditation is the secret sauce to take your wellness up to the status of the elite gurus. It’s the “be all, end all” for the health of your entire mind-body-spirit. It’s the absolute must-do that is the only path to beating the infamous health-buster called “stress.” Don’t get me wrong; practicing meditation is… [Read More]

Migraine headaches can be terrible. The pain, vision problems (including aura), nausea, etc. can be debilitating; especially if they stick around for hours or even days. Migraines affect about 15% of adults, so they’re fairly common. And, while the exact cause is not known, there are lots of known triggers. Many foods and drinks are… [Read More]

Turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground like ginger. It has a rich, bright orange color and is used in many foods. Originally used in Southeast Asia, it’s a vital component for traditional curries. You can find dried powdered turmeric in the spice aisle of just about any grocery store. Sometimes they carry… [Read More]

Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it’s critical for health. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, and even think and have good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Not to mention… [Read More]

Feeling guilty about “sneaking” some “forbidden” foods? Exercising as a way to “make up for” all those calories you ate (or as punishment)? Binge eating because “I’ve already messed up so much today, what’s a little more?”… This is what happens when you look at food not as food but as either a friend or… [Read More]

No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods.  While, we don’t know the exact mechanisms how food and nutrition help, we know a few ways food impacts our moods…. [Read More]

March 2018 Client Spotlight Featuring Angie Brammer Angie Brammer is our March Client Spotlight and was our 1st place winner in our New Year’s InBody Challenge.   Over the weekend, she tested for FitRanX Level 4 and she passed with flying colors!  Angie’s dedication to her health is inspiring! She’s a total rock star and we… [Read More]

It’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One – they don’t all agree with each other. And, two, I don’t necessarily agree with them either. We all know sugar is NOT a health food. It… [Read More]