Not All Fat Is Created Equal: White vs. Brown Fat
When you think of body fat, do you see it as something to get rid of entirely? If so, you’re not alone. But not all fat is created equal. Some types of fat can actually boost your metabolism and help with weight loss, while others may put your health at risk. Let’s break down the […]
Unleashing the Power of Muscle for Women
Picture this: you’re navigating the demands of daily life, constantly juggling responsibilities, and it feels like your energy levels are on a never-ending rollercoaster ride. Fatigue, weight fluctuations, mood swings—these are symptoms many women can relate to. But did you know that the secret to unlocking a vibrant metabolism lies within you? Let’s explore how […]
The Ultimate Health Reboot
The Weight of Overload Have you ever encountered the exasperating scenario of your computer slowing down, weighed down by a multitude of running programs, and frustratingly stuck in an endless loop of spinning wheels? It’s a moment of frustration, where your only recourse is to shut it down and embrace the alluring reboot button. In […]
Unlocking the Body’s Natural Healing Power
Have you ever wondered why a simple paper cut heals on its own? Or why does a common cold eventually run its course without the need for medication? These everyday occurrences are windows into the incredible healing power that resides within our bodies. Consider this: when you accidentally cut your finger, it’s not the bandage […]
Best Exercise for Perimenopause: Empower Your Fitness Journey
Perimenopause is a transformative stage characterized by hormonal changes that can impact your body and overall well-being. As a Board Certified Naturopath working closely with women during this phase, I understand the importance of finding the right exercise regimen tailored to your needs. Women often ask the question, “Which is the best exercise for perimenopause?” […]
Body Wisdom: Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Your Body
Your body is an amazing self-healing machine. It is constantly working to maintain balance and harmony, and is always trying to communicate with you through various signals and sensations. However, many of us have lost touch with our body’s innate wisdom, and have instead adopted a mindset that prioritizes external rules and expectations over our […]
Top Hacks for Instant Energy Boost
If you find yourself feeling exhausted before noon, you’re not alone. In a survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, 42% reported feeling fatigued as early as midday. The same survey found that 65% of people rarely wake up feeling energized. There are many causes of fatigue, ranging from physical and mental health issues to lifestyle […]
Ways to Combat Headache through Massage
With so many things to do and so many pressures going on all the time around us and inside of us having a headache is annoying and sometimes, difficult for us to avoid. Mostly when we are under pressure, headaches can seem to appear automatically. In some cases, the pain can get so bad we […]
10 Tips To Avoid Work At Home Mom Burnout
With so much going on in the world – it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Also, these issues have presented the need, or some may say opportunity to work from home. But this comes with its own set of issues. Working from home is a great way to stay home with your kids or pets or […]
What is the Best Exercise to Lose Weight after 40?
Many of us want to look and feel better as we age, but it can be more difficult as we get older. There are a lot of changes that happen after the age of 40, from hormonal fluctuations to decreased bone density, which makes it more challenging for those who are trying to lose weight […]
Can I Lose Weight Without Exercising?
That is one of the most common questions people ask when trying to lose weight. The answer is yes, but it’s not always easy. If you are unable to exercise because of an injury or another reason, there are several other proven options for you. Let’s look at how these work and what they can […]
How to Overcome Anxiety
When you’re held hostage by anxiety, it’s like being bound and gagged with invisible rope. It prevents you from moving forward with life because it’s an irrational fear of the unknown that keeps people stuck in a standstill. When you’re stuck in a pattern of fearing the worst-case scenario, it can make pursuing your […]
Will Weight Lifting Make Me Bulky?
Many women I talked to are staying away from the idea of weight lifting because they think they will “get bulky”. This is a big concern for a lot of people. Are you one of the women who are thinking this way? If you are – I totally understand where you’re coming from. I used […]
How to Not Get Upset When You Weigh Yourself
Do you want to know how to not get upset when you weigh yourself? Well, here it is – Do Not Weigh Yourself! This is my opinion. Oftentimes, your scale shows a higher number than usual, or not showing that you actually lost weight because you possibly drank more water than usual, or it might […]
Do you hate exercise?
Several clients of mine had a similar story. They were struggling with carrying extra weight, which felt like wearing a heavy jacket or a backpack at all times, according to them. We have talked about several areas of their life prior to us getting to the subject of exercising. Once I asked them about it, […]
What is the The Best Time to Workout?
I have gotten a few private messages with people asking me what would be the best time to workout. While it might be an individual preference for what is the best time for you, as a general rule, I suggest exercising first thing in the morning. Well, actually, second thing in the morning, right after […]
Why You are Struggling to Lose Weight
A large part of the US population is either overweight or obese. At least half of the adults are trying to eat healthy and get on some kind of diet nowadays, to lose weight. But unfortunately, less than a few percent are successful long term. Why are so many people failing with losing weight and […]
How To Stay Focused and Productive During Lockdown
We live in crazy times right now… A time of uncertainty… And a lot of people are on the edge because of this. It is definitely uneasy, and for some more than others. But one important thing to remember is that – while we cannot control the outside environment, we have absolute control over […]
How to Ease Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Hi there… With everything that has been happening over the last few weeks all across the world… No doubt about it, these are crazy times, unlike anything most of us have seen in our lifetime. I wanted to reach out to you… So first, I wanted to say that I hope you’re safe. I hope […]
Losing Weight ≠ Being Fit
I always thought that if I lost weight, I would automatically be fit. I thought that all through my weight-loss adventure, but when I actually got closer to my desired weight, I realized that losing weight is not the same as being fit. I made huge progress and was able to consistently keep off […]
Losing, Gaining, Losing, Gaining…
I know that some of you are patiently waiting for me to tell you how I have lost weight—and kept it off. I will not make you wait any longer. But first I have to tell you my story, my decade’s long struggle. It went all the way back to childhood, in fact. Even […]
