Hormones are a major contributor to our sleep/wake cycle. Female bodies are designed to produce hormones that promote wakefulness and sleepiness in a regular rhythm. Working within a natural rhythm helps you feel rested and vigorous during the day and sleepy and ready for bed after the sun … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Healthy Endocrine System?
Our bodies are a complex co-mingling of systems designed to regulate everything from our skeletal structure to our ability to breath in and out. While the various systems are individualized, they work in conjunction with one another for our whole health. The endocrine system is a series of glands charged … [Read more...]
Low Carb Sweeteners
Have you tried low carb sweeteners? There are two categories of these low carb sweeteners- artificial and plant based. I don't like the artificial sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame. I do like and use the plant based sweeteners, like stevia, monkfruit, and erythritol. I … [Read more...]
Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin
Cauliflower has become one of my favorite vegetables. It is one of the most versatile low carb veggies around. It is quite amazing what can be done with it- cauliflower rice, roasted cauliflower, mashed cauliflower, and more. Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetables … [Read more...]
When Diet and Exercise Are Not Enough for Inflammation
Sometimes inflammation is a big enough issue that changing your diet and adding in herbs and spices, and exercising regularly, still don't make enough of a difference. This can happen to us, often because we have a problem that grew too big and too fast. Or it started enough years ago, so that the … [Read more...]
Try an Inflammation Fast
Did you know most people don’t know they are suffering from inflammation? That’s right! A lot of people have felt poorly for so long that they don’t have any idea that how they feel doesn’t have to be normal. Inflammation from an acute illness or injury is pretty obvious. Bang up your knee and … [Read more...]