Hormones are chemical messengers and without them, our bodies can not function properly. Hormones control everything from reproduction, digestion, metabolism, emotions and even hunger and satiety. When our hormones function properly, we feel great and when they do not, we can have health issues that make us miserable. A few years ago, I started to […]
Healthy Eating – It’s NOT What you Think!
“I should really eat better, but I just don’t feel satisfied with skimpy health food and I just don’t have the time to prepare all those complicated meals.” Does this sound like something you have said to yourself? You are not alone. We are so inundated with gourmet marketing and instant satisfaction that we have come to […]
5 Ways to Make Time for YOU
Monday is one of my most productive days after a little R&R on the weekend, some time to reflect, set my goals and plan my schedule for the week. I get up excited to tackle the week ahead! But as the week goes on, I can start to feel a little worn down. My enthusiasm […]
What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are amazing! And you can easily include them in your daily diet. But, what exactly is an adaptogen? This is the dictionary definition: “Any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate systems of the body” Usually the term adaptogen is used only for foods and supplements that support the adrenals. Essentially, an adaptogen helps balance adrenal function whether […]
Simple soup recipe: Vegetable Soup Provençale
Having a simple soup recipe is a wonderful way to stop your beautiful fresh vegetables from going to waste. Plus you can make a delicious meal for the whole family quite quickly. Using up leftovers and veggies was my main purpose for creating this simple soup recipe. Gourmet simple soup recipe Provençale sounds wonderfully gourmet, […]