Blog & Podcast
Welcome to my blog, where you’ll find articles and links to my podcast episodes.
If you’d like to discuss your health concerns or ask some specific questions, please contact me and we can get started on your journey to balanced health!
Are You Overweight? Or Mostly Just Inflamed?
By far one of the most common questions I get is if I can help with weight loss. It seems to be something that most people want to do at some point in their lives, but also something that people want to see happen quickly and without a great deal of effort. Perhaps that is just human nature. But what I see going on out there is that people will tend to start down some particular path, usually involving a gym membership or a fancy piece of equipment, only to lose faith in their program after a month or so with very little to show for it in the end! It can be very frustrating and bad for morale in general to fail time after time with something so important as one’s health and/or positive self image. So what gives? Why is it so tough sometimes to lose the weight and keep it off?
Amazing Japanese Cheesecake Recipe
I'm sure the recipe name sounds like I'm over-hyping it a bit, but seriously this cake is the most delicious cake* I've ever had. (*Not sure what the official criteria is of a cake, but this is cake in my book). Made with everything you'd expect in cake, but with only 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in place of flour! It's incredibly moist, almost mousse-like, with a light sweet flavor. My husband took one bite and said, "This is special." As in - stop the presses. This is so good.
Our Favorite Gluten Free Waffle Recipe
For National Waffle Day, here is a stellar gluten-free waffle recipe! Tried and true, our family loves this breakfast treat!
The Domino Effect of an Imbalanced Thyroid - Your Answer to Many Health Questions
The Thyroid System is complex and significant. It promotes cellular activity, helps us to be happy, healthy, and energetic. It allows our immune system and brain to operate well. It influences how our sex hormones operate and how much weight we carry. The trouble is understanding it. In this article I describe the Thyroid system and its subtle factors that, when missed, may just be the difference between success and failure to pull a person back into balance.
Keeping Your Brain Healthy - Video Presentation
Everything that we think, feel and experience is because of our brain. A sick brain equals poor health and poor outlook in general. There are a great many factors that are working against us in this area of our health. In this talk I cover several key concepts involved in neurological decline and some tips on how to stop them before they even start. Do something proactive for your health today and watch this video!
De-stress with Acupuncture!
If there’s one thing that everyone experiences at times, it’s stress. More people experience stress than back pain, for example, and a great many of us experience some form of chronic stress. This person might be a student, or a new parent who isn’t sleeping, or in a difficult relationship to name a few. These are things that can go on for a long time. So this is one area that we should all think about using acupuncture for more often!
Packing Wholesome Gluten-Free Lunches for Kids
Some of you may have heard about the Kraft Heinz Lunchables Recall. Apparently there were "undeclared allergens and misbranding." This is so frustrating, because as busy parents we don't always have the time to plan out wholesome lunches for our kids, and we can't necessarily rely on the schools to provide a lunch that is healthy or even tasty. Those pre-packed lunch kits are tempting since they save time, but is it what we want our kids eating? Especially if we're trying to be ingredient aware?
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