What is Ketosis and Is it Dangerous?
A frequent concern that comes up for some people when I talk about following a very low-carb Paleo diet is whether ketosis, ketones or a ketogenic diet are dangerous. Unfortunately, there is a great...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Time to Meditate?
Although mindfulness meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, you can get more out of your session when you choose the right moments for your practice. First Thing in the Morning It is my...
View ArticleHow Low-Carb Should You Go?
I received the following question from a site visitor that makes a great topic for discussion on how many carbohydrates we should consume. This is an area that is quite confusing for many people, so...
View ArticleTop 10 Ways to Fight Depression Naturally
When neurotransmitters that regulate our mood become out of balance or disrupted, one of the consequences that may occur is depression. There are many factors that may contribute to this disruption of...
View ArticleAre You Getting Enough Vitamin N?
What? You haven’t heard about vitamin N? Well then let me explain the importance of this nutrient that is vital for your mental, physical, and spiritual health. I have been teaching my clients for many...
View ArticleNeurotransmitter Testing – Accuracy and Validity are Questionable
Although neurotransmitter testing has become popular among many different types of health care providers, the validity and accuracy of this method of assessment have been proven to be lacking. Not only...
View ArticleHoliday Stress Relief – 30 Natural Ways to Feel Better Fast
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays are also one of the most stressful times of the year for many people. If not managed effectively, all this excess stress can result in...
View ArticleIs Intermittent Fasting Right for You?
Although intermittent fasting (IF) is commonly practiced in the Paleo community, please be aware that it is not right for everyone. This is especially true for the individual with Candida or SIBO and...
View ArticleGet Passionate About Your Diet and Become Unstoppable
In the initial stages of adopting the Paleo diet or simply making changes to the diet that are required because of a particular health condition, one of the most difficult challenges people face is...
View ArticleGet My New Book – Healing Chronic Candida – In Bookstores Now
My new book Healing Chronic Candida: A Holistic, Natural, and Comprehensive Approach, was released today and is now available in all bookstores including Amazon. Chronic candida is a hidden and...
View ArticleAre You Getting Too Much Exercise?
Physical activity is vital for good health, but is it possible to get too much exercise? Most people believe that those who spend hours at the gym or jogging every day are healthier than others, but...
View ArticleWhat Beverages Should You Drink?
When I tell people they shouldn’t be drinking things like coffee, tea, soda pop, fruit juice, chocolate milk, or alcohol I am often met with a question such as the following: “I have been reading your...
View Article50 Ways to Put Mindfulness into Action
Although the regular practice of a structured mindfulness-based meditation should be part of your daily routine when striving for optimal health, the act of being mindful ought to become a way of...
View ArticleCandida Diet Questions
I received the following questions from a site visitor about the Candida Diet and the probiotic Xtralac. Here’s what Mark had to say: Hello Cynthia, I have severe Candida and need a little help with my...
View ArticleShould Your Probiotic Contain Enterococcus Faecalis?
You may have noticed that Enterococcus faecalis are being added to many probiotics on the market. As I see it, the safety of this organism is highly questionable and you should exercise caution when...
View ArticleReduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Well, once again it’s breast cancer awareness month and I think the most important factor that should be focused on is prevention. By making simple changes in the foods you eat and your lifestyle, you...
View ArticleIs a BRCA Gene Mutation Really a Death Sentence?
This blog post was first published back in 2013 when there was a lot of attention on breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene mutation, due to Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy when she didn’t have cancer. I...
View ArticleWhat is Optimal Health and How Can it be Achieved?
Many people falsely believe that optimal health means “perfect” health or achieving a “cure” for a particular condition. While this may be true in some situations, that is not usually the case....
View ArticleDairy: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Technically speaking, dairy is not an inherent element on the Paleolithic diet, but you will find that many Paleo people (often referred to as Primal) embrace butter, ghee, heavy cream, and full-fat...
View Article25 Free Ways to Have Better Health and More Inner Peace in the New Year
As we begin the new year, many individuals are often focused on what they can do to not only improve their health but how their life can be more fulfilling and peaceful. However, during these tough...
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