I’m going to open up quite a bit in this post and share some experiences in my journey that may be quite controversial for some people. As a disclaimer, BY NO MEANS, do I feel that everyone should follow in my footsteps and do the same things as I did. My situation is unique and ... VIEW POST
To Breakfast or Not To Breakfast
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day or not? There are are many conflicting beliefs on this topic. So I delved into some research to figure out what the optimal answer might be. First, what is breakfast? It’s the first meal consumed of the day and literally means “to break your fast” - ... VIEW POST
Is Sugar Addictive?
Today I want to talk about an important issue about sugar. In part 1, I discussed how the different molecules of sugar are metabolized within the body. Here in part 2, I want to touch on the effects of sugar on our neurotransmitters. In general, the addictive qualities of sugar. This is a huge ... VIEW POST
My journey part 1: diet can make all the difference
Today I thought I would talk a little about my own journey, why I studied naturopathic medicine, some of the health challenges I have encountered, and the dietary and lifestyle adjustments that I have tried to help my along my path. I won’t discuss it all in this post, but I will give ... VIEW POST
Sugar Part 1: Metabolism
If you have been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed more and more emphasis being placed on sugar and its negative consequences. More and more studies are showing an association between excessive refined sugar consumption and: Weight gain and obesity Hypoglycemia and ... VIEW POST