Functional Medicine Health Coaching
We’ve all been bombarded with messages about the amazing weight-loss power of prescription injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy, GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists. What we don’t hear so much about are the drawbacks – especially the side effects and the astronomical expense. While these drugs can be very helpful for some people, they are a metabolic …
[recipe title=”Rustic Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Soup” servings=”4-6″ preptime=”15 mins” cooktime=”20 mins” difficulty=”easy” description=”A savory, hearty soup with just a little kick. It’s also a crowd-pleaser that even my kids will eat, despite the kale!”] [recipe-ingredients] 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet potato, diced 1 …
Parsley Health Review: A Functional Medicine Journey Part 1 – Before My First Appointment Deciding to invest in your health is a significant step. My journey with Parsley Health began with a recommendation from a trusted functional medicine health coach. At first I was a bit skeptical about the benefits of all-online medical membership plan …
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 What roles do emotions play in our long-term physical and mental health? That’s the question that Barbara Fredrickson, director of the UNC Chapel Hill positive emotions and …
Do you have a health goal to lose a few pounds, heal an illness, or maintain your long-term vitality? To achieve any of these seemingly different health objectives, it’s important to think about the messages we’re giving our bodies via our forks. Food is much more than energy; food is information. Your body responds …
As a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, I partner with clients to create a personalized path in four areas: holistic nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. Why Should You Work with a Functional Medicine Health Coach? Because you’ve already read all of the articles, heard all of the advice, and I believe that YOU actually hold the …
On Valentine’s Day, we think of all things red, so why not red phytonutrients? Today, on the day we celebrate love and are delight in all things red, I’d like to offer a fun challenge – one that will show your body (and brain and heart) some love and care. The next time you find …
You’ve probably heard of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), but what about SIT (Sprint Interval Training)? SIT intervals are done at an all-out pace – think being chased by a lion – whereas HIIT intervals are done at 80-90% of maximum. SIT workouts are also generally shorter than HIIT, with only 2-3 sprint intervals spaced …
Are you looking for a way to use your bullet journal to track your Functional Medicine food plan? You’ve come to the right place. Why Not Just Track Calories? Calorie counting may have its place, but in Functional Medicine, food QUALITY is paramount in making good food choices. When we focus heavily on calories, we …
We’re just beginning to learn about some of the beneficial plant nutrients (also called phytonutrients) that God added to the pomegranate. There are dozens of sciency names for the various polyphenols, flavonoids, and other plant chemical goodies to which we can point. But the bottom line is that we’re learning that pomegranates are literally some …