The Blue Zones have been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. These very special regions are home to some of the healthiest and longest living people on the planet. But what about all those who don’t live in these distinct areas?…
The word deficiency comes up a lot from outside sources when someone goes plant-based or vegan. But I’m here to break it all down for you! Deficiencies are common among ALL Americans, meat eaters and vegans alike. On this episode we go over what those…
What is lifestyle medicine? What and where are the Blue Zones? How can lifestyle choices effect our health? We get to all these questions and more with Dr. Renae Thomas, a senior resident and lifestyle representative in Loma Linda, California’s Family and Preventative medicine residency…
Making a lifestyle change can be difficult. It can take us some time to get adjusted and get it right! Going plant-based is definitely one of those lifestyle changes that can prove to be challenging at first in our current culture. Charleston artist, John Duckworth,…
Microbiome. Gut Health. These are hot topics these days and for good reason. The health of our gut dictates the well-being of our entire bodies. But this is fairly new information. The term microbiome wasn’t even coined until 2006. Up until that point most scientists…
Keeping our bodies happy and healthy is a multifaceted approach. We can’t just eat a bunch of greens and call it a day. There can sometimes be factors effecting our well being that we’ve overlooked, particularly that of our nervous system. The nerves in our…
How many of us ladies have taken birth control pills? How many of us have had hormone concerns? I took BC for years trying to clear up my acne and relieve some of my PMS symptoms. Little did I know that they were actually causing…
Ep 15: On this episode I sit down with my good friend and fellow Holistic Health Coach, Elizabeth Kuntz. After taking a nutrition course in college, Elizabeth found a new passion! She went on to study with IIN, the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and now…
I love plants! I can’t get enough of them. I also love talking about the benefits of eating plant-based and what this type of lifestyle can do for one’s health. But there’s actually another reason why I choose to eat this way, perhaps the most…
Got Milk? That advertisement campaign has been forever solidified in our minds. Diary milk truly is the perfect liquid. That is, if you’re a calf! Through my research and quest for optimal health I found knocking dairy from my diet to be a no-brainer. But…
