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I am a huge proponent of spending time in nature. Feeling connected to nature decreases stress!

How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature - Molecular Psychiatry Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to urban and natural environments affects mental health and the brain. It has been shown that the amygdala is more act...

Nutrition for Performance! Do you want to reach your full potential as an athlete? What about as a person? Choose yourself! Fuel you to help your teammates and your community! Reach out if you want me to speak to young athletes about the power of food to fuel their bodies!

Invest in your self and the Earth!! Why do we eat organic? It is better for the environment. Less pesticides is much better for our water and soil. Organic is much better for our bodies. We are worth it!

Massive Study Finds Eating Organic Slashes Cancer Risks Eating organic foods free from pesticides is strongly correlated with a dramatic reduction in the risk of cancer, according to a groundbreaking study published today in an American Medical Association journal.

Food as Medicine! How to keep your brain working better through food!!

6 Toxic Foods That Increase Mental Health Problems | Amen Clinics Unfortunately, a number of foods and food ingredients, common in the standard American diet, are toxic for mental health. Awareness of the following toxic foods can help you to avoid what increases mental health problems and choose brain healthy foods instead!

Need a mental boost? Change your diet. Ask me how.

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How one kind of diet is quietly changing how we talk about politics — Inverse Food is filtering through to wider society.

The health impact of plastics is damaging on so many levels. The data finds an association of higher levels of certain plastics in the body with strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, Crohns, IQ and more. So.. the next time you are buying food storage containers or water bottles, please buy glass or stainless steel instead. In Health, Coach K

Bisphenols & Disease The broad range of conditions associated with exposure to bisphenols (used in many plastics, polycarbonates, coatings, etc.) has grown at a disturbing rate. Most people living in the U.S. are likely to have detectable levels of at least one bisphenol, and the harm appears not to be limited to the ne...

As we begin to enjoy the warm summer months, hydration becomes important to rebalance our bodies and protect both peformance and health. Drink Water. Add electrolytles as needed- especially if exercising for more than 90 minutes or if you sweat a lot! I am a big fan of LMNT and NUUN. Ask me for a personal review of your hydration needs!

Does salt help with hydration? The science-backed answer Most people don’t think of salt when they think of hydration. They think of salt as a condiment to accompany steak, eggs, and possibly tequila shots. They do think of water though. Lots of water. From a young age, we’re told to drink eight glasses per day. It’s supposed to be healthy. But ther...

Your skin is your largest organ. It is a reflection of the health of your body and provides clues to what you need to become the best version of you. Ask me how I can help you be that best version with a personalized plan!

What causes you to have good skin, which is the largest organ in the human body, and what wreaks havoc to create bad skin?⁣⁣⁣
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If you believe the dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic industries, you should slather on numerous products to get great skin and make you look better. Of course, these industries have a wide range of these products to sell you!⁣⁣⁣
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I take a different approach. What if I told you the secret to healthy skin is not about what you put on your body, but what you put in your body?⁣⁣⁣
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The dirty secret these industries don’t want you to know is that beauty really does come from within. You can heal many skin issues by balancing your hormones, changing your diet, optimizing your nutrient status and healing your gut.⁣⁣⁣
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That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take care of yourself from the outside. There’s good stuff I recommend you use to maintain healthy skin, but that’s not ultimately going to solve the problem if you have skin issues.⁣⁣⁣
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Some of the stuff that dermatologists give, such as steroid creams, peelers and antibiotics taken by mouth can harm you long term by wrecking your gut. Using antibiotics for acne, like other invasive procedures, only buries the problem.⁣⁣

Environmental Toxins cause so many health issues. Recent studies link toxins to reproduction and sexuality issues. Eat Real Food. Watch your toxins!

Toxic Chemicals Threaten Humanity’s Ability to Reproduce In a new book, epidemiologist Shanna Swan looks at the impact of environmental chemicals on human sexuality and reproductive systems.

New study on children and Vegan diets. In addition to the lack of nutrients afforded with Vegan diets, metabolism is also impacted. "Eat Real Food, mainly plants". Micheal Pollen. But include some high quality animal sources for optimal health.
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Vegan diet in young children remodels metabolism and challenges the statuses of essential nutrients | EMBO Molecular Medicine Nutritional and metabolic effects of strict vegan diets in young children are poorly understood. This first cross‐sectional study of preschool children reports that vegan diet remodels metabolome and...