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Balance Is a Waste of Time
“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don't really want balance. We want satisfaction.” Matthew Kelly, author Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies,...
Inflammation – Part 3
How to Fight Inflammation Last month I talked about the signs to look for that might indicate you have chronic inflammation. Now we get to the good part: What we can do if we think we are suffering from inflammation. According to six dietitians interviewed by Eating...
The Effects of Bullying on Adolescents
As I discussed under “My Story” , the bullying I endured while in elementary school set me on an unhealthy path of fad diets that continued throughout my teenage years and into my 20’s. But the bullying didn’t stop after grade school. Despite moving to a different...
Inflammation – Part 2
In last month’s article I discussed what inflammation is and how to tell the difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Remember that it is chronic inflammation that we want to work to keep out of our bodies. According to inflammation expert Dr....
Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal
Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we overeat to help distract us...
Why You Need a Health Coach
Think about your last doctor’s visit. How much time did the physician spend with you? Did you discuss healthy eating or your activity level? How about emotional, mental, or spiritual health? I’m guessing the answer is “no”. Most doctors only have a few minutes to...
Isn’t Fat Bad For Me?
Dietary fat: is it good or bad? Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system,...
How Well Do You Know Beans
Month One Newsletter “I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field How about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are one of the most powerful,...
Inflammation – Part 1
Inflammation in small amounts is a good thing. It gets rid of invaders with platelets and white blood cells. This is called acute inflammation which occurs when you have an infection, a sprain, or a cut. Signs that inflammation is doing its job could be redness,...