The Dangers of Diet Soda
I was surprised that a client ended our session last week by asking me, “Do you have a diet soda in the studio? I am so thirsty, I’ve got to have one!” I smiled and told him I was sorry, that all I had was … READ MORE
Saturated Fat: VINDICATED!
In a recent issue of the British Medicine Journal, Aseem Malhotra, a Cardiology Specialist at Craydon University Hospital London, wrote an article entitled, “Saturated fat is not the Major issue.” The first line is, “Let’s bust the myth of its role in heart disease.” READ MORE
Livin’ the Caveman Lifestyle
Enough about eating like a caveman! What about livin’ like a caveman? Livin’ la vida caveman Paleo lifestyle! In order to be healthy we must attempt to emulate the conditions under which our bodies have evolved for millions of years. READ MORE
The Live it Plan Part 2
Apart from feeling bloated and uncomfortable and looking “5 months pregnant”, does it really matter whether we are more apple than pear shaped? READ MORE
The Live It Plan
Have you ever wondered why there are so many diet theories and programs out there? Believe it or not most of them of work, at least for someone. This is called Biochemical Individuality, a term coined by Dr. Roger Williams. READ MORE
Are you the Half that Should Avoid Dairy?
Fifty percent of the population has a food sensitivity to dairy. The other half have adapted and can enjoy it freely, though some forms of dairy can still be problematic for this population. Learn about the different forms of dairy and which you may be … READ MORE
Fats Only Make Your Brain Fat
One of the biggest concerns many have about the Paleo diet is that it contains a lot of fats – specifically saturated fats and cholesterol in meat. A common misconception is that saturated and other fats are unhealthy or cause weight gain. Let’s banish this … READ MORE
Ten Myths of the Paleo Diet
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Paleo Diet that I wanted to dispel! So many people assume it’s a high meat diet or there are too many foods that must be excluded from the diet. Allow me to clear things up! READ MORE
Andropause: What is it really?
Are you grumpy before your time, irritable, angry or bad tempered? Has your get up go, got up and left? Fatigued, loss of energy, loss of concentration or feeling over-stressed? Have you lost your motivation? Had a decrease in job performance? Having problems in the … READ MORE
What Grains Are Safe to Eat?
Grains are the food most strongly associated with mortality. I suggest only eating non-gluten grains – if you tolerate them. Let’s delve into what grains are safe to eat and which are not. READ MORE
Less Grains More Brains
Research shows that when we eat grains, our brain function decreases, we can develop brain damage over time and our IQ can even lose a few points. Call it Grain Brains. Compounds in grains cause a myriad number of problems in the body, namely less brains. READ MORE
The Emotional Causes of Cancer
Cancer absolutely has emotional roots. There is a ton of evidence suggesting that repressed anger, hate and resentment play a crucial role in the development of cancer. Increased stress hormones caused by emotional triggers suppress the immune system, which can lead to cancer. READ MORE
Red Meat Does Not Cause Disease
Grass fed red meat does not cause disease! I do believe that conventional red meat and processed red meat, the meat that 95% of the country consumes can contribute to disease. It’s full of nasty stuff. High protein diets in general are not good for … READ MORE
10 Surprising Things Impacting Your Thyroid
Anyone with thyroid problems should read this article. If you have trouble losing weight or feel depressed or tired, it could be your thyroid. The thyroid sets your metabolism and energy level. Learn how to detect reduced thyroid function, the causes of thyroid problems, and … READ MORE