Lessons From Daily Life
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I like to track things. What can I do?
We just passed the halfway point of summer, and I hope it's been treating you well. Are you counting down the days of summer? Speaking of counting, are there any numbers you are tracking towards your health goals? If you are familiar with my program, you know that I am not a fan of counting…
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Adrenal Transformation Protocol By Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP Available on Amazon: Click Here To Purchase Four main causes of stress: There are three stages of adrenal dysfunction: Stage 1 = High Cortisol Stage - constant, unmanaged stress Stage 2 = Cortisol “Roller-Coaster” Stage - levels go up and down throughout the day Stage 3 =…
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Riding Out Your Cravings Like a Roller Coaster
Last week’s entertainment included yet another trip to a Disney Resort, only this time, it was our local one up in Anaheim. I went with my husband, and he’s not exactly a huge fan of roller coasters, like a lot of people, but he was a good sport and joined me for the super exhilarating…
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Turning Mistakes into Self-Love
Have you ever had something happen that triggered a cascade of unwanted behaviors? Who am I kidding? You’re human, right? I had one of these moment the other day. I was in a phase where I felt pretty invincible, and then I received an email that knocked the wind out of me. It was a…
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Do Diets Really Work?
Do diets really work? Sanjay Gupta claimed to have the answer, which he shared on his podcast today. Of course, I had to listen. On the podcast, Dr.Gupta interviewed a leading nutrition scientist out of Stanford named Christopher Gardner. This guy is everywhere. He's got clout. When he talks, people listen, including me. A few…
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How to Gently Push Yourself Outside your Comfort Zone
You know that saying about your life beginning where your comfort zone ends? What comes up for you when you hear that? Maybe you're inspired by it, as it reminds you to always give a little bit more than you thought you could. Or, if you're like me, it comes across as well-intentioned yet somewhat…
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The Existential Crisis my Colonoscopy Caused
I’ll just come out and say it. We’re getting colonoscopies this week. My husband and I are doing couple’s colonoscopies. OK, not really; we’re doing them on alternate days. But I’m bringing this up because the preparation involves strict dietary requirements. Most doctors advise following a specific diet days before the procedure for the best…
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Happiness is Now
My brother and I just returned from a trip to Disney World Orlando last week, and I had a realization. (Shocking, I know!) You’ve heard that Disneyland is the “Happiest Place on Earth,” right? While I was there, I can safely say I was pretty happy! This had me thinking. Do I really need to…
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Starting Over in the Moment
Last weekend, we traveled to San Francisco to celebrate the Lunar New Year. I joined my husband’s family to spend time together, catch up, wish one another prosperity in the new year, and of course, to eat. We briefly visited Chinatown, and while I always knew it was steeped in a rich history, I only…
