Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
Low Dose Naltrexone About five years ago I started hearing all of the craze surrounding Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), touted as a little known generic drug for autoimmune conditions and pain. Since I work in functional medicine, I see a lot of patients with autoimmune conditions. After researching more, I decided it was something that …
An Introduction to Low Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmune Conditions and PainRead More
Can you sleep your way to better health? I’d like to challenge you to get great sleep. I have written extensively about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. This challenge will be extremely enjoyable! *The original challenge has ended but you can still work on improving your sleep! Get personal encouragement for healthy …
Happy National Doughnut Day! Traditional doughnuts are typically not so healthy. For those of you who prefer to indulge in healthier doughnuts, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. I have gathered twelve of my personal favorites for you to try! What makes traditional doughnuts unhealthy? They are made with white flour and white …
My Smoky Chicken Tostados with Black Eyed Peas and Chile-Lime Salsa is a departure from your ordinary taco beans. While we usually use pinto or black beans in tacos and burritos, the smoky taste of black-eyed peas is a welcome change. We’re combining that lucky bean, the black-eyed pea, with smoky chicken and slightly salty …
Smoky Chicken Tostados with Black Eyed Peas and Chile-Lime SalsaRead More
Where are you when it comes to breakfast? Are you eating a meal fit for a King or do you skip breakfast altogether? No matter where you fall on this spectrum, one thing is for sure; traditional breakfast foods like cereal and pastries are not the healthiest choice. By far one of the biggest mistakes …
My green curry coconut fish soup is a take on the Thai dish Tom Ka Plah (or Tom Ka Pla.) It is a rich, creamy, tangy sweet and sour soup made with coconut milk and fish, among other flavorful ingredients. Tom Ka Pla is low in carbohydrates, which makes it perfect for you if you …
Thai Green Curry Coconut Fish Soup – Low Carb, Keto, THM FriendlyRead More
This podcast struck a chord for me as a mom and you may experience a similar feeling as you listen to this episode. Your child may have had difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or experienced anxiety at bedtime and you know how exhausting that can be for the entire family. Even if bedtime has …
Her Daughter’s Bedtime Struggles Taught this Mother to Slow DownRead More
What’s for dinner? Milk Street Tuesday Nights! Are you getting bored with the same seven to ten meals you eat over and over again? Want to fall in love with cooking again? Maybe you’re following a low-carb or keto lifestyle and you are looking for new recipes that fall in line with your diet? Being …
Milk Street Tuesday Nights Keto Selections Menu Plan & Shopping ListRead More
If you are struggling with unhappiness, one thing is for sure; you are not alone. A quick internet search will yield 8 billion results. With all this information available at our fingertips, why are so many of us still searching for happiness? I’ve spent a significant amount of time pursuing happiness. One thing I have …
Tasty Wings Four Ways Let’s face it, wings are a perfect movie night food, comfort food, party food, or just any time you want some tasty finger food and you can cater to everyone’s taste with these four wing sauce variations. Originally shared on my Instagram account, this has been a popular unpublished recipe of …
Have you been stress eating for the last couple of months and are noticing a change in how your clothing fits? If so, you’re not alone! You are in the right place though, because I have some good news for you. During the first month in isolation – Wow, this looks like I am writing …
Are you looking for new ways to eat more fish? Whitefish is especially healthy, so let’s make eating fish more of a priority this year. These low-carb fish fajitas were a big hit with my family; my taco loving son ate three servings! You could get a box of sustainably caught fish from fisherman dedicated …
Hey, new mom, you’re going to want to watch the video of this podcast to see the “welcome to motherhood” unboxing. Part two with Seasons of Sisters founder, Shannon Covel is all about womanhood, from motherhood to menopause. The first episode was a “welcome to womanhood” and a little advice about talking with daughters about …
Thanks to Covid 19 We Are Collectively Experiencing Sleep Disturbances Despite many of us having more free time than usual, Americans are still unable to sleep. People everywhere are reporting trouble sleeping since the coronavirus pandemic began. Not only are we struggling to get a night of quality sleep, but many are also experiencing more …
Bizzare Dreams, Sleeping Less, Cabin Fever – Brought to us by Covid 19Read More
Today’s episode is one of two podcasts about the seasons of womanhood. In this episode, Shannon Covel, founder of Seasons of Sisters, shares insights and tips for talking to our daughters about their first period. Your daughter’s first period can either be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you, the mom (or dad), …
Number One Tool I Used to Have the Period Talk with My DaughterRead More
Garlicky Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms is a simple side dish you can add to just about any meal to increase your intake of leafy greens. Spinach is one of the healthiest in the leafy green family due to a wide range of nutrients. Spinach contains: calcium magnesium iron potassium zinc folate niacin Vitamins A, B6, …
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, let’s set a goal to implement some eco-friendly actions. Listen to the podcast episode for inspiration on celebrating earth day by clicking the player above or by going to iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify! The Earth Day Theme for 2020 is Climate Action. Yes, your individual actions …
Are you in a holding pattern? Maybe it feels like you’re in the Twilight Zone? During my last appointment with Dr. J, my psychologist, I confirmed that I was handling things better than expected. We talked about my mindset, and she encouraged me to share these thoughts with you all. So here we are. Another …
How to stop waiting and start living during a pandemicRead More
When I was a child, we ate black-eyed peas on New Year’s day, and that was pretty much the only time they appeared on my plate. As an adult, however, I found out that I enjoy eating them more often. My favorite tamale contains black-eyed peas, oh so yummy! Do you use black-eyed peas regularly? …
