Recipe – Homemade Mayonnaise
Some of the unhealthiest foods we consume are in the form of condiments. I make this wonderful homemade mayonnaise because I don’t want to eat what is available in the grocery store. Commercial mayonnaise is full of unhealthy oils and other ingredients that can contribute to inflammation and other health issues. This recipe is very easy to make and [...]
Wheat’s Role with Inflammation
This is a companion article to my Four Reasons we have Inflammation post. Inflammation is such an important subject it requires further discussion. In this article I give you the low-down on the food that causes the most inflammation in the body: wheat. Wheat has been called the staff of life but a client once pointed out to me that a [...]
Recipe – Homemade Deodorant
My friend Michelle Gallegos makes all her cleaning supplies and personal cosmetics from scratch. She shared with me her recipe for an excellent homemade deodorant. This is a companion post to my May 2015 post on inflammation and its causes (See Four Reasons we have Inflammation). It is a great alternative to the, often toxic, deodorants available in the [...]
Four Reasons We Have Inflammation
Inflammation is a huge health concern and we are now learning that inflammation is the root cause of many disease processes, including major diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Not all inflammation is bad—it is necessary to initiate wound healing and activate the immune system—but when it does not shut off and becomes chronic, inflammation causes health problems [...]
Three Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight
When people find out I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, they often ask me why they cannot seem to lose weight. They are doing all the right things, they think, but the weight is not coming off! When I start asking questions, it often becomes clear that diet and lifestyle are the major culprits. Here are three important reasons [...]
Cheezwatch by Sook-Yin Lee
As reported on NPR and CBC Radio in March of 2015, see Cheezwatch, by Sook-Yin Lee, a woman who left a slice of processed cheese stuck to the outside of her front door window and watched it age over a period of 1 ½ years. It stands up to the elements (including insects and fungus) remarkably well, especially when [...]
The Healing Power of Ordinary Foods
In my practice, I see firsthand the healing benefits of eating nutrient-dense whole foods. I start with a client whose health is declining and begin the detective work, asking question about all aspects of their lives, and in the process gather evidence as to why their health is heading downhill. Reviewing their food journal usually gives me the best [...]
Recipe – Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes we just need some comfort food, and mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, right? But what if you are watching sugar intake? Remember potatoes are high in sugar — one moderately sized potato has as much sugar as a 1/4 cup of white sugar! A really tasty potato substitute is cooked, mashed cauliflower. This recipe is easy [...]