We all make assumptions, but there is a fine line between intuiting (based on known factors) and assuming (based on supposed factors). Like author and habit expert James Clear writes, assumptions are “how we fool ourselves without realizing it” and fooling ourselves removes opportunities to learn. One of my many strategies as a functional medicine health coach is to guide …
For many, seasonal allergies (also called allergic rhinitis) is a yearly battle. This inflammatory response “affects 5.2 million of the children population and 19.2 million of the adult population,” according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The AAFA also states that, “types of indoor and outdoor allergies include sinus swelling, seasonal and returning allergies, hay fever and …
What does it actually look like to eat a heart-healthy diet? It’s a phrase you hear a lot, especially in February. Let’s make it practical with these quick facts and simple tips. An anti-inflammatory diet is a heart-healthy diet and is sometimes equated to a Mediterranean Diet. It is a diet packed with whole vegetables and fruits with minimally processed …
Thinking through our blog conversations from earlier this year, I wrote that we should be aware not to “fall into the habit of thinking that we need to oversaturate our home [or our bodies] in chemicals in order to clean.” It occurred to me that this goal of being aware of our cleaning and hygiene products translates into a simple, …
I’ve always looked forward to Christmas. As the years fly by, I think I’ve become even more aware of how time with loved ones is special and, well, fleeting. Even with all the challenges of the last two years, my goal is to choose to prioritize people and find a way to celebrate and connect. Why write about connecting? Because, …
Thanksgiving is coming! With our kitchen remodel complete, I’m so ready and grateful to use this space that enables us to spend time with family and simplifies the food prep. It’s time to fill all our kitchens with flavors and smells of delicious fall foods. Fall is the time for more warming, grounding foods/meals. Think of stews, soups, nuts and …
Do you eat a big meal and then go run? Probably not. You’d probably stop a short way into the run, winded and gripping your side. Your body doesn’t need to digest when you’re running. Similarly, your body doesn’t think it needs to digest when you’re mentally running. I was thinking through last month’s blog, and how our flight-or-flight (sympathetic) …
While the stress might not go away, we are able to influence our bodies to switch over from the stressed out sympathetic state to the relaxed parasympathetic nervous system state. These intricate communication networks help maintain and regulate your body function. When you’re under stress (like imagine you’re that lifeguard hustling to save a person), your flight-or-flight (sympathetic) response ups …
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