What are endocrine disruptors? This is a large category of chemicals. One of the most commonly known today is bisphenol A (BPA). The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences created a helpful introduction: “Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. A …
A few months ago we jumped into the topic of detoxing your home. I started by talking about what constitutes a toxin. A quick restatement: MedlinePlus, part of the US National Library of Medicine, states, “Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Toxins also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but …
You have been working all winter and spring to get in shape for summer. Eating better, lost some weight and feeling pretty good. Or, perhaps you are in the middle of creating new healthier habits this summer. Looking forward to getting outdoors, taking hikes, sitting in the sun, and those outdoor events like BBQ’s! Wait, what? How am I going …
Why all the fuss about toxins lately? Because they affect your health. They are pervasive in our environment and although we can’t be completely toxic free, lowering our exposure can have profound effects on our health. So how do we lower the toxins around you? We should start with knowing what they are! What is a toxin? It helps to …
What is a Health Program, and Why It Can Help? Let’s start with a real example: I was working with a client who was continuing to suffer from upset stomach and bowels, even after she incorporated health advice from her naturopathic doctor. She was miserable. To find the culprit, I designed a personalized Health Plan that used the Elimination Diet, …
So, where do you start when you want to eat healthy at the holidays? Most people these days really appreciate better choices at potlucks and Christmas buffets. And what do you do when you have to bring something to a family get-together when you know there will be a lot of chips and dips and you just want to go …
Watch Those Small Things Become Big Things Sometimes making new healthy habits can seem insurmountable. I know, I have made some changes in my life that I never thought possible. It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen, and that’s what’s important. An example is that I used to hate blueberries. Yes, crazy! But I grew up on a farm …
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