Do you need to get a divorce this year? I absolutely love this article from Jerrid Wilson: Before you start assuming I will be leaving my wife, let me just tell you that’s just simply not the case. I’m looking to leave someone else. Someone you may not know about. Someone who takes up most…
Learning Disorder OR Genius? How parents & teachers have it all wrong!
In today’s world kids are quickly labeled and often medicated based on their learning habits, but is this approach WILDLY flawed? DaNelle of Weed ‘Em Weap sure things so, and she wants to share her thoughts with YOU: Meet Devin. He loves rockets, legos, & playing minecraft. He loves to read, but only rocket books…
Are you KILLING your metabolism with this simple mistake?
Are you making this simple mistake? This is one of the biggest causes of a slowed metabolism that I see in my nutrition practice. It is especially common for those on the “paleo diet.” Here’s a great informative read from Rob of Functional Performance Systems: Low carb is a nutritional buzz word and talks about…
What you NEED to consider (but aren’t) when choosing a life partner
Are you considering all the right things when you choosing your life partner? Here’s some great food for thought on some angles you probably aren’t considering on your road to (or away from) marital bliss: “To a frustrated single person, life can often feel like this. And at first glance, research seems to back this up, suggesting that…
3 Deficiencies you had no idea were destroying your hormones and metabolism!
Raise your hand if you are on some sort of hormone therapy (the pill, estrogen replacement, progesterone replacement, etc)? {sees lots of invisible hands} I think there is a HUGE misconception when it comes to hormones and hormone replacement. It’s important to understand the WHY behind inadequate hormone production, before making the decision to take…
The Detox Bath: How and why to take one
Are you a bath lover who is ready to kick up your bathing routine just a little bit? Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) baths are a great way to boost your magnesium levels with transdermal magnesium and assist your body in drawing out toxins. A little word of caution too, magnesium has a relaxing effect, and can…
BETTER than Takeout: Homemade Orange Chicken
About 6 months ago I saw this delicious recipe making it’s way through the blogosphere than claimed to be “better than panda.” Naturally, I just HAD to make it, and let me tell you– it did NOT disappoint! Since then I’ve made it several times, and even made a few adaptions to bulk up the vitamin…
The DARK side of Vegetables: 3 Reasons to Reconsider your Intake
Leafy greens are ALL THE RAGE right now, especially kale, but what’s the truth beneath the HYPE? Can we really digest veggies like these raw, and is can you get TOO MUCH of a good thing? What about the toxins they contain? Kate Deering sets the record straight with 3 reasons why you should re-think…
11 Big Fat LIES of Mainstream Nutrition
Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” And that has proved true over and over again in the field of nutrition. The lies told about nutrition have done a lot of harm in the health of many, and it’s beyond time…
17 Signs your body is not taking out the TRASH!
Do you really need to do a liver detox or is it just a trendy way to ignore your body’s needs? If the following describes YOU, your detoxification system might be trying to tell you something! History of alcohol/drug use or hepatitis Long term prescription drug use Sensitive to chemicals (tobacco smoke, fumes, perfume, cleaning agents, etc.) Pain…