Want More Energy? A Better Metabolism? Try Yerba Mate
Whenever I work with new clients who are interested in losing weight, I ask what they are drinking. Yes, I’m concerned with nutrition and exercise, but sometimes we conveniently forget the impact our beverages have on our hormones, weight and energy levels. I’m always recommending my clients drink tea to increase energy levels and metabolism, and today’s article will...
Juice is Not a Health Food!
The recent revelation of Arsenic in Apple Juice has parents concerned and frustrated. Concerned because children are the single biggest consumers of juice; Frustrated because they think juice is 100% healthy. Juice is not a health food! Kids should not be drinking juice everyday, throughout the day.  The juice from fruit is actually the bad part of the fruit; it's the fruit minus all the fiber,...
Heart Attacks Not as Obvious as You Might Think (Especially for Women)
In a February 2012 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it was found that heart attacks with atypical symptoms are on the rise, especially among women. While many people think that chest pain is the symptom they should be on the lookout for the most when it comes to heart attacks, researchers are finding...
Search for Happiness: Why I Was Fired From Reality TV
About 20 years ago, when I first started in Private Practice, I had a young man come to me who was so amazingly intelligent, bright, and alive with life. Although he was an incredible pleasure to work with, he came from a background where there was a lot of pain, a lot of suffering, and a lot of darkness....
Genetics and Longevity: Is Your Health Doomed by Genetics?
I get this question all the time. People want to know if they are destined for poor health because of family history. They say things like "well, my whole family is overweight…", "well, my mother or father had cancer…", "well, I'm destined to be this way…", "well you know my grandmothers brother's daughter was diagnosed with this rare disease…" ...
3 Healthy Alternatives to Prescription Antidepressants
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 6.7 percent of the population of the United States has major depressive disorder. Depression is a condition that affects women far more than it does men. It also effects people of almost every age and every economic background. Common symptoms of depression include down or depressed mood, problems with concentration,...
Can Traditional Sunscreen Actually Cause Skin Cancer?
With more coverage in the media, the public has become more aware of the dangers of spending too much time in the sun and how sun exposure can contribute to cases of skin cancer. However, many questions have arisen over whether popular sunscreen products actually contribute to skin cancer. Prevalence of Skin Cancer According to the EWG’s Skin Deep Sunscreens 2011...
When You Achieve Better Gas Mileage, You Achieve a Better Financial Position
Wouldn't you totally like to get better gas mileage and conserve income each time you go to the pump? In all actuality, due to the rising gas prices, mixed with the continual decline of the economy, this concern goes past a simple wish to conserve some money when filling your vehicle's tank. If you truly stop to think about it,...
Spring Cleaning: Lose Weight and Detox Before Beach Season
The dark days of winter are rapidly coming to a close, and our bulky sweaters and jackets will soon disappear with them. The past few months have meant holiday feasts, sweet treats, and meals wrought with the seasonal delicacies of meats, fats, and sugars. Chances are that many of us are looking in the mirror with a bit of...
What Romance Taught Me About Letting Go
As the saying goes, "The only guarantees in life are death and taxes." Barring your last breathe and Uncle Sam's role in your life, nothing else is certain. Life is full of change: you're born, you grow, you work—probably several jobs—and you age. In fact, the only thing permanent in this life is its impermanence. Imagine that you're floating in...
