Foods to Heal Your Gut - And End the Cycle of Bloating, Constipation and Diarrhea
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Published:12/17/2015 06:37pm
Do you feel bloated after every meal or even when you wake up in the morning? Do you constantly go back and forth between constipation and diarrhea? If so, you are not alone. According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 63 million people have chronic constipation and more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The cause of these symptoms is often overlooked, but rather symptoms are managed with chronic medication use, leading to side effects and additional health challenges.There are many lifestyle and dietary factors impacting digestive challenges including stress, food...
What Sugar and Fat Have in Common - And Why You Should Care
Published:12/10/2015 06:35pm
Holiday indulgences can result in more than gaining a few extra pounds. Fatty sweet cookies, pies, and candy as well as excess calories and alcohol can lead to a spike in your triglycerides. Why should this concern you? It may be putting you at risk for heart disease. Read on and learn how to avoid it. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat that come from food, and your body also makes them. They are the most common type of fat found in the body. Triglycerides are continually circulating in the blood ready to be metabolized to provide a...
How to Keep Your (Diet) Sanity During the Holidays!
Published:12/10/2015 01:04am
Yep, it's here, Christmas season! While this is a joyous occasion for most, are you one of those dreading the stream of Christmas parties, office treats, and edible gifts? The amount of sugar can seem endless. Even for the most motivated it can be incredibly difficult to resist overindulging, if not for lack of willpower than simply due to pushy people who seem to take extreme offence when treats offered are refused. What is with people sometimes? I've noticed this more frequently when clients tell me about weaknesses. Often times they feel out of control with their choices because of the...
3 Tips for Putting Out the Fire of Inflammation
Published:12/04/2015 02:04pm
What is inflammation? Do you hear about inflammation from your doctor or in the news, but not exactly sure what it means for your health? Acute inflammation is your body's natural response to an injury (a cut or break) or an infection (a virus or bacteria). This inflammatory response is crucial for your body to heal. Unfortunately, chronic inflammation is inflammation that persists over a longer period of time and plays a role in heart disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, some types of cancer and obesity.Think of acute inflammation like a storm that hit your neighborhood. Some damage occurred, there is clean up...
The Process of Developing
Published:11/23/2015 11:05am
This is one of my brainstorming when I teach my younger colleagues.Sometimes it is enough just an idea to does something well. In that case, time is the only investment. Later this idea bring some money, and if you're smart, you will investment in a new idea. It is a harsh reality. Just need to be persistent and success will come by itself. How to Get an idea? Well... The only inexhaustible energy source in any person on Earth is exactly the idea. The only question is when will that idea be "cooked" and realized. ...
Holiday Stollen: A Tasty Tradition
Published:11/19/2015 05:20pm
I love this time of year when the doldrums of cold days and dark nights are broken up by some of our favorite holidays. Thanksgiving gets things started and soon enough Christmas is on its heels. The various holiday foods are definitely one of my favorite parts. It's typically but once a year I lay my eyes on pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, fruit cake, and other, well, not so healthy items. They say the average American gains 7-10 pounds during the holidays. It can be difficult to resist those extra calories, especially when Aunt Mae is pushing you to eat "just...
Women, Equality and Intimacy
Published:11/18/2015 12:50pm
Women, Equality and Intimacy. For at least the last 5000 years, women have been seen as inferior to men by almost all cultures, political systems and religions. This perception has done enormous damage to marriage and all other intimate relationships between men and women. As stated in other sections of this book, intimacy, especially the radical intimacy present in romantic love, cannot grow and prosper if one partner is perceived as superior or inferior to the other. Intimacy requires an equality of power, otherwise, safety is diminished and closeness is limited or...
What is Radical Intimacy - A New Definition
Published:11/18/2015 12:42pm
What is Radical Intimacy? A New Definition The word radical literally means going to the root or source of something. In the context of a romantic relationship, radical intimacy means giving ones Beloved total access to ones inner being (source, root) in a continuing act of loving self-revelation and sacrifice and receiving the inner being (source, root) of ones Beloved as a precious and sacred gift. Total access to ones inner being does not mean that we necessarily communicate every thought, feeling or memory that exists in our minds. It does mean that...
Holiday Helps to Manage Diabetes
Published:11/13/2015 11:33pm
November is National Diabetes Month and the Center for Disease Control reports that there are 29.1 million people diagnosed and undiagnosed, that are challenged with this disease in the United States. As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) I focus on wise food choices throughout the year. As the holiday season unfolds, I want to give people the tools to eat well and wisely.In planning menus and choosing items from those often served at holiday meals denyabetes can afflict the meal planner as well as those dining at the table. As the host or hostess, it is important to include...
5 Guilt-Free Holiday Eating Strategies - And a Yummy Recipe
Published:11/12/2015 06:02pm
Are you tired of feeling guilty for indulging in your favorite holiday foods? It's time for a change. This holiday season, eat the food you want (guilt-free); and do it without packing on the pounds. That's right! With a few simple painless changes, you can enjoy yourself minus the guilt and weight gain.Use these 5 strategies to eat your way to 2016 - feeling good and not a pound heavier. Wear something tight . Wearing snug clothing or a secure belt around your waist is a great reminder that you don't want to overdo it. It may sound simple, but stopping...
Childhood Obesity and Carbohydrate Intake: Review of the Recent Study “Isocaloric fructose restric
Published:11/06/2015 07:51pm
I think its safe to say that we all know obesity is a problem in this country. Sometimes we might be in denial about what an enormous problem it is, but once you pay attention and look around, you realize we have an epidemic on our hands. This is going to cripple our nation in terms of rising health care costs, inability to work, and general lack of joy and vitality in ones life. Its not just costly, its just sad. The even scarier situation on the horizon is the thousands of kids who are now facing this terrible scenario at...
Lightened Up Tailgate Tips
Published:10/29/2015 09:05pm
Whether it's Friday night lights, college or pro football, flavorful things to eat and drink are key to winning the tailgate game. Typical game day snacks aren't exactly the best choice for a balanced lifestyle, but with a little bit of planning, my suggestions will help you make lightened-up, portion-sized snacks and sips for your tailgate party menu that won't add extra pounds. Consider all of your fan favorites and get ready to lighten them up! Include protein, vegetables and fruits in the mix. You will be amazed how flavorful they can be. Host a Pre-Game Party to Remember: Menu...
Bone Health: It’s Not All About Calcium
Published:10/29/2015 07:13pm
Seems every time we read about supporting healthy bones we talk about Calcium. Drink milk for strong bones! Who hasnt heard that before. Who hasnt seen a concerned look from a doctor or pediatrician when you say you or your kid isnt eating many dairy products? And who hasnt in some time in their life taken a calcium supplement in hopes of preventing bone loss and osteoporosis? Thing is, we love our bones. They are pretty cool. They protect our organs, provide structure to our body frame, help us move, and even perform many metabolic functions such as store minerals, help...
7 Tips to Get You Grocery Shopping Like a Nutrition Pro
Published:10/22/2015 08:32pm
Having the right ingredients in your kitchen is a necessity if you want to cook up healthy meals; and this requires regular grocery shopping. However, making your way to the grocery store every week can feel like an overwhelming task simply because there are so many choices; store shelves are jam-packed with tempting foods. There could be 25 different varieties of salad dressings or 50 types of frozen entrees.To complicate things even more, confusing and oftentimes misleading claims on the front of packages lead us to believe that products are healthy when in fact, theyre not. Taking the time to read...
Slow Down! Enjoy Your Food and Enjoy Your Life
Published:10/22/2015 05:44pm
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 5 minutes, 10, 20? You may have learned that it takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that you are full. Many of us don't spend enough time eating to wait for that message. In addition to preventing overeating, eating more slowly can have other significant benefits. Slowing down for digestive health Do you ever feel bloated or gassy after a meal or throughout your day? There are many reasons why that may occur, many of which can be treated with the best nutrition for you....
