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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 …
What is the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)? The Fasting Mimicking Diet, from Valter Longo’s book titled The Longevity Diet, has created quite a buzz in nutrition science circles lately. Various forms of fasting have been shown to improve and even reverse many diverse health issues from autoimmune disease to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. So, when …
“Increasingly, studies are reaching an elementary conclusion: a consistent routine of walking is just as good as running for preventing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. As a bonus, those who walk vigorously and consistently enjoy improved cognitive function and mood, and measurably lower mortality rates.” Run for Your Life by Dr. Mark …
Do You Have a Reading Goal for 2019? How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? How about a fun, easy one you can KEEP? My reading goal for 2018 year was to read 52 books. While I didn’t quite hit that number, I enjoyed 44 engaging books, interacted with some new ideas, and learned some …
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 (ESV) Merriam Webster defines abundance as “an ample quantity, profusion, or a relative degree of plentifulness.” The Bible teaches that we will not only have enough, but that God will provide for …
Would you like to use less ibuprofen for aches and pains? Do you want to sleep better without taking melatonin or other sleep aids? Did you know that tart cherry juice can improve sleep, reduce pain, and has many other surprising health benefits? After seeing the sleep benefits of tart cherry juice firsthand, I was …
Sometimes fog is visible and we’re aware of it. But it can often pose as humidity that subtly dims our vision. We don’t notice the dullness and weight until the contrast of clarity brings perspective. An early glimpse of fall recently opened my eyes to clarity. The lack of humidity in the air made the …