Category Archives: Wellness

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Start Here! Living Well Matters is for women who want to feel better in their bodies—without extremes, restriction, or starting over every Monday. Here, you’ll learn how to build simple, sustainable habits that support your health from the inside out—so you can have more energy, better digestion, and feel more in control of your day-to-day […]

Gas & Bloat; Are Your Food Choices to Blame?

Gas and Bloat: Are Your Food Choices to Blame? If you’ve ever found yourself feeling bloated or gassy after a meal, you might have wondered if your food choices are the culprit. For many people, especially those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities, the answer could lie in certain types of carbohydrates […]

When your doctor says: “diet has nothing to do with it.”

Your diet and how it affects ulcerative colitis symptoms. When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis the first thing I asked was how I could change my diet to address my active symptoms. The response was always the same: “Your diet has nothing to do with it.” How could it possibly be that my […]

Turning your clock back doesn’t mean you stop moving forward!

As Daylight Savings Time ends and Standard Time begins, don’t let the time change deter you from reaching your goals! Here we go, back to shorter days, longer nights, and fighting the urge to hibernate until March. Recognizing how the early darkness can impact your daily routine, in both activity and nutrition, is key in […]

You Need to Eat Protein. This is WHY!

Protein is having a moment and it’s time we all started paying attention! You need to eat protein and this is WHY… What is protein? Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of smaller units called amino acids. They are fundamental to life and perform a wide range of vital functions in the body. Proteins […]

Healthy Eating: What Does it Mean to Eat Healthy; Why Should I Eat Healthy; How Can I Begin to Eat Healthy?

Healthy eating can be defined as the practice of consuming a variety of foods that provide essential nutrients and promote well-being. It involves making conscious and informed choices about what and how much to eat to maintain good health and prevent chronic diseases. Think of your body as a finely tuned machine. Just as your […]

Clean Up Your Diet and Begin to Thrive

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a relentless battle with food? Trying one fad diet after another? Cutting out entire food groups? Feeling like you’re constantly at war with your cravings? Binge eating at the end of the day? Are you tired of this endless cycle and the stress that comes with it all? Do […]

Back to School Wellness Ideas for Keeping School Year Germs Away

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: back to school! As the school year kicks into gear, parents find themselves in the midst of a familiar challenge: keeping themselves and their children healthy. With the return to crowded classrooms and busy hallways, it’s only natural to worry about those pesky germs that often accompany […]

Clean Eating is Too Expensive: Debunking the Myth.

Clean eating is described as a dietary lifestyle that prioritizes whole, minimally processed foods for optimal health and wellness. While the benefits of clean eating are well-documented, the idea that it’s expensive often holds people back from adopting this approach.  Today, I’ll explore the concept of clean eating, its advantages for health and wellness, and […]