Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Kidney Coach, Nurse, Guided Imagery, Herbalism, Mindfulness Practitioner
Hello, Friday! I hope everyone has had a good week. I have not been doing a lot of food posts, but readers seem to really like them. Each Friday I will showcase a low calorie food, that is under 40 calories per serving. So far I have found about 40 but I think there may […]
Read MoreWhat do you think? Some of you may consider comfort foods as a stress reliever. But, what does the Science say? First lets start with what is Serotonin and Dopamine. They chemical messengers that help regulate emotional well- being, among other things. Some foods are high in these chemical messengers and thereby can help relieve […]
Read MoreHappy Healthy Tuesday! It is cold and dreary here again in the Sunshine State. Today I want to talk about the DASH Diet. I will give my pros and cons. First the pros, and most of it is positive. The DASH Diet which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. I believe it was created […]
Read MoreWelcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am […]
Read MoreHappy Food on Friday! I am not technically singling out a Big Mac, but Big Mac is the fast food choice of my teenager. The purpose is to educate her, and anyone else that consumes fast food more than three times a week, exactly what they are, and are not getting when you eat a […]
Read MoreI read a lot of blogs, and I have noticed people seem to like challenges. I did a Plank Challenge in December of last year. I am doing a Walking Challenge for this year. I have not updated that in a while, but I am consistently hitting the goal of 10,000 steps every single day. […]
Read MoreI have not written about herbs, spices or essential oils much since completing my Herbalism certificate. I am going to be doing more of it, though. Chocolate is not an herb, but by definition it is a spice with medicinal properties. Is it possible that chocolate is good for your kidneys and your heart? Sort […]
Read MoreI went to the store today and forgot to buy pecans. So, we will be trying the pecan chicken recipe next week. A couple of tips for those who have CKD. Alter the recipe as you need. If you don’t have Pecan Oil, use Olive Oil. If Phosphorus is an issue for you, use white […]
Read MoreThis week starts a whole series on Alzheimer’s Disease. There is so much information to learn about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors, and care after getting the disease. I read a new article just last week on Transfat and how studies are showing how it is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. The video […]
Read MoreReturning to an old, but popular article topic, Memory Care. I just read about a new diet that studies have shown may decrease the risk of getting Dementia, or Alzheimer’s. The MIND diet, which is a variation of the DASH diet and the Mediterranean Diet. The MIND diet focuses a lot on berries that boost […]
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