Motivation
Top 10 Reasons for Hiring a Functional Medicine Doctor
Have you ever gone to a doctor who practices conventional medicine and felt like they treated you like an appointment time instead of an actual patient? Conventional medicine doctors tend to focus on getting through as many appointments as possible as they treat the symptoms of the issue rather than the root cause. Identifying the…
Read MoreNeurotransmitter Questionnaire Assessment
Are you aware of the mind-body connection? I am sure you are. Think about a time when you were going to have to give a speech in front of several people. Did you get butterflies in your stomach or have to run to the bathroom due to an overactive gastrointestinal system? That was your emotions…
Read MoreChicken & Spinach Grain-Free Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce
I would like to dedicate this amazing healthy dish to all of you young moms (and dads) out there who are attempting to teach your daughters (and sons) how to cook. When I was raising my daughters, Shannon and Heather (now ages 31 and 27), and teaching them the ways around the kitchen and about…
Read MoreChicken & Spinach Low Carb Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce
I would like to dedicate this amazing healthy dish to all of you young moms (and dads) out there who are attempting to teach your daughters (and sons) how to cook. When I was raising my daughters, Shannon and Heather and teaching them the ways around the kitchen and about good nutrition, it didn’t seem…
Read MoreGET Into Diabetes Remission & STOP the Devastation
You want a compassionate healthcare practitioner who understands diabetes and pre-diabetes, whose goal is to reverse the metabolic dysfunction, help you reduce risk of long-term complications and help restore you to optimum health. In addition, you want a practitioner, who cares about your total well-being and who is willing to spend more than five minutes…
Read MoreWhat is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious health disorder. I am hesitant to call it a disease, because depending on the cause and type of diabetes, it can be reversed in many situations (or managed), and some types can be prevented. The conditions that occur if diabetes is not well-managed, are what are really considered diseases. You never…
Read MoreGET An Expert Nurse Practitioner That Gets It?
Did you know that the word “doctor” means “docere,” which is latin for “teacher.” I may not have the “M.D.” credentials behind my name, but I guarantee you that by that definition (and many others), I am a doctor. But does today’s doctor really “teach,” or do they mainly “prescribe?” I love doctors, but unlike…
Read MoreHow Are You Bathing Your Cells? The Key to Appetite Control
I wish I had a dollar for every time a client stated, “If only I had more willpower I would not have a weight problem” or for when they asked me for a medication to decrease their appetite. First of all, realize that there is NO such thing as willpower. Willpower is nonexistent, and the…
Read MoreStop Trying to Change Me
Do You Need to Change? You have heard it all before. You know what you need to do to improve your health. You may need to stop smoking, start exercising, lose weight, eat breakfast, or cut the fat and salt and reduce the carbs. We know that promising you an improved outcome by guiding you…
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