Day of Eating on Vacation - San Diego Sea World Jun 22, 2024

This will be a little bit of a rant, so please be forewarned.

We are in San Diego for a family vacation (and escape from 110 degrees back home in Arizona). We thought we'd treat the kiddos to Sea World, something I remember doing when I was a kid.

I know there has been controversy around Sea World...

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The Mouth-Body Connection Jun 22, 2024

We all know that our mouths serve as a gateway to our digestive and respiratory systems. But the connection between oral health and overall health is much more profound. It can reflect signs of systemic, underlying conditions such as:

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1. Cardiovascular Health

Studies have shown a link between g...

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Root Cause of Eczema Apr 20, 2024

While we don't have a "cure" for eczema, we know a lot about what causesĀ it, and it is tied to gut health.

I had eczema on and off my entire life. I’d get a little patch on my hand, or on my face, or on my arm and after a couple of weeks, it would go away. I had been on antibiotics throughout my lif
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The Protein Puzzle Aug 12, 2023

A question I often get is, ā€œSo, how much protein do I need?ā€ This is often followed by, ā€œIs it healthier to be vegan or vegetarian?ā€

To answer the first question, it depends. As we grow older, our bodies gradually decline in muscle mass and strength. After the age of 35 or 40 for instance, we lose ...

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Why you might be constantly fatigued. Aug 12, 2023

Fatigue is a common complaint I hear from my clients. There are many causes of fatigue, ranging from poor sleep, low thyroid, low cortisol, toxicity and stress to inflammation, anemia, depression, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. One factor that is often overlooked that is linked to...

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This Thanksgiving, how many greens will be on your menu? Aug 12, 2023

From one holiday to the next, I’m loving the fall! It can be hectic though, no doubt about it. That’s why I highly recommend planning (and delegating) as much as possible. There is no reason you need to do it all.

Especially when it comes to making Thanksgiving dinner. Fortunately, my hubby loves t...

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Halloween (candy) is coming…are you scared? Aug 12, 2023

I LOVE Halloween. Dressing up, taking the kids trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, watching scary movies, all of it. What I don’t love is the idea of tons of candy coming into our home.

Here are a few things I do each year to help us navigate the treats because we want to be able to indulge with...

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Do You Experience Immediate Bloating After a Meal? Aug 11, 2023

I recently polled my IG audience on when they get bloating and 50% responded that they experience bloating immediately after a meal.

There are a few different potential reasons for this. One reason is that you aren’t producing enough stomach acid.

Wait, what?!

Seriously. One of the main reasons w...

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FAQs: Commonly Asked Questions About IBS and Leaky Gut Aug 09, 2023

I thought this would be a good opportunity to answer some common questions I receive about IBS and Leaky Gut.

Q: What is it and how does someone get IBS?
A: IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Whenever we hear ā€˜syndrome’ we know it is just a group of symptoms. In this case, that includes disabl...

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