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Adrenal Fatigue

Caffeine. Trying to Quit?

People often wonder about coffee. Should they remove it from their diet? The answer is… it really depends. As with everything in food and health, get informed and explore what works best for you. Here is a quick summary: Caffeine is a stimulant, and as such has a powerful effect...

Functional Foods

Herbs and Other Tips to Lower Blood Sugar

Rich in phytochemicals, many herbs and spices serve as anti-inflammatory. Basilā€”Basil is commonly used as aromatherapy. Why? Basil has compounds in it that actually reduce stress in the body and normalizes levels of cortisol (your stress hormone). Your blood sugar spikes when you are under stress). Using basil is one of...

Stress

Stress and Weight Gain: The Slow Down Diet Part 2

Part I of the Slow Down Diet – we talked about your stomach brain, stress and weight gain, and how being mindful when you eat can have a huge impact on your weight and your health. In short Ā – boost metabolism when you have less stress. In Part 2 we...