Epigenetics is the study of the effect of your environment on gene expression. What exactly do I mean by your environment? EVERYTHING! The food you eat, the water you drink, the air you breath, the toxins you are exposed to, the exercise you do, the sleep you get, the relationships you have, your responses to stress, and what you think and believe.
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Background: You may or may not know that I am trained in Medical Acupuncture, as well as Functional Medicine. Acupuncture is actually what got me started down the pathway to finding ways to heal and help without relying 100% on medications and surgeries. Many years ago, I became an acupuncture patient for the first time in…
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With turkey day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to maintain your current food plan throughout the holidays. There are several ways you can still have yummy, healthy meals, especially if you’re the one cooking or bringing a dish to contribute. However, you’re likely to get invited to events where you…
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First let’s start with why it is important to take your supplements as prescribed! A good practitioner will provide you with instructions on how to take prescribed supplements, including when to take, how many to take and how to take (with food or on an empty stomach). To get the most benefit from your supplement…
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If you are reading this blog you are already on the path to wellness, or thinking about it! And with Halloween right around the corner you may be thinking, “how do I get through it without eating all that candy?” Well I have some great tricks to help you stay healthy and still get some…
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Looking for some “outside of the box” ideas on relaxation? Try coloring. Yes, I said coloring! Recently a coworker introduced me to coloring books for adults, which I was super pleased to learn about, as I used to love to color as a kid. During my search for coloring books I came across these two…
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The Environmental Working Group has several really great resources on their website that are VERY useful in helping you clean up your food and water choices, as well as your household and personal products. Below I have summarized several favorites that go along perfectly with my 3-week Jump Start Your Health Plan! Shopper’s Guide to…
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Want to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? Here are my top 6 guidelines to help you get started. Focus on organic sources (as your budget allows) for all meats, poultry, and eggs, ideally from grass fed sources, and wild caught fish. Organic sources of fruits and vegetables are just as important. Organic and fresh…
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Sleep is a very important, yet underestimated factor in achieving and maintaining optimal wellness. Consistently getting good quality sleep is essential for everyone, no matter what age or health status. Many important biological functions happen when you sleep, making it an essential component in making you look and feel your best. Try these tips to…
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Thinking about getting an activity tracker to help you reach your health and fitness goals? Activity trackers are a fast growing trend in the emerging world of fitness and health technology. As someone who has experimented with a few of the top brands, I wanted to give you a quick overview of my thoughts on…
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