by Sue Ingebretson www.RebuildingWellness.com A while ago, I was giving a client I’ll call Sara, a private cooking class in my kitchen. We were chatting about how easy it is to chop veggies in advance so they’re in the fridge and ready to use. Suddenly, mid-chop, she blurted out … “I think my husband is […]
by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Valentine’s Day is coming up and this will often lead to conversations about relationships and intimacy. The unfortunate part of this conversation is that most are actually discussing the lack of intimacy. Sad but true. Of course this lack of intimacy can be driven by mental, emotional and feelings toward […]
Do you have vertical ridges on your fingernails? This could signify low stomach acid and a poor breakdown of protein and assimilation of minerals and B vitamins. Our bodies are machines and signs like this are similar to the “check engine” light that comes up on your car dashboard. Learn more about the importance […]
It’s the beginning of a new year and what is one of the biggest new year’s resolutions for so many? If you guessed weight loss, you are right on! Did you know that most of the people that are making this resolution this year also made the same resolution last year? Perhaps you are one […]
Watch this video to hear more about the warning signs and measures you can take to have a healthy heart. If you want to find out more about the real truth of cholesterol read, The Great Cholesterol Myth. You can get your copy here!
In my previous article, I introduced visceral fat and why it’s the most hazardous form of fat to have in your body. So how did it get there, and most importantly, how do you get rid of it? Visceral fat: What causes it? While the amount of visceral fat you have is partly determined by […]
Visceral Fat: deep, hidden fat with deep health consequences Can’t pinch an inch of belly fat? You may be a normal, healthy weight, but you could still have excess fat hiding deep inside you, surrounding your vital organs. Visceral fat can’t be seen, and even skinny people aren’t immune from accumulating too much of it. […]
In recent years, we’ve heard much about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Olive oil consists mainly of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), healthy fats that may help lower your risk of heart disease, lower levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and even help control blood sugar and insulin levels. [1] These healthy MUFAs […]
When you get a craving for a crunchy, savory snack, don’t reach for potato chips. Don’t pay a ton of money for a tiny bag of kale chips at the health food store, either. Kale chips are so easy and inexpensive to make at home, you can whip up a batch anytime you want. They’re […]
Food can be the best medicine or the slowest poison. Most of what is in your local supermarket isn’t what I or your great-grandma would call food, and the remainder is full of pesticides, herbicides and other additives that have no place in our bodies. Fortunately, organic foods are showing up on supermarket shelves, but […]