When we enter recovery (from substances, eating, trauma, gambling etc), One of the tough lessons we learn is that it is not about feeling bad and feeling good, It is about feeling or not feeling. The "Tao of Fully Feeling" as Pete Walker calls it, is a concept that eludes most. Early in recovery, We [...]
What are Personal Boundaries? The limits and rules we set for ourselves and within relationships, to protect our well-being Knowing our limits in a given situation, knowing what’s acceptable to us, and what isn’t Knowing our values Having self-respect, meaning acknowledging our needs, not just another person’s Having respect for others, not being self-serving Being [...]
What kind of diet is right for you? This is a question that I get asked by almost everyone who finds out what I do for a living, and rightfully so! There is so much confusion around what to eat and how to eat that many people simply don’t make any changes because they don’t [...]
Although some children outgrow their ADHD, many don’t and so about 5% of the adult population in the U.S. continues to have symptoms of distractibility, impulsivity, memory problems, and difficulties with emotional regulation, time management, planning, and organization. When a person with these ADHD symptoms gets married, these symptoms eventually interfere with their productivity and [...]
Cycling as a form of exercise has been well-documented as an effective way to improve your physical and emotional health. Exercise contributes to many health benefits including improvements in sleep, heightened libido, stress relief, increased energy, weight loss, reductions in fatigue, and improved cardiovascular fitness and cholesterol. Exercise also has been shown to improve anxiety, [...]
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Effects on Mental Health: It’s Not All in Your Head By Taylor Groff Functional Nutritionist COVID-19 has caused an upheaval of life as we know it, with lasting implications that extend far beyond unwavering case numbers and death tolls. The impact of COVID-19 on physical and psychological well-being has proven to be a [...]
Part 3 of 3: Raising awareness: the dangerous truth behind the toxins present in our food supply BPA: a chemical that plays a role in more than just plastic, but a hormone too! By now, we’ve all heard about BPA, right? If not, you’re in the right place! In this article, you’ll learn about the [...]
Part 2 of 3: Raising awareness: the dangerous truth behind the toxins present in our food supply Your child’s favorite breakfast cereal could contain toxic pesticides! Did you know that oats, rice, and wheat are major but lesser-known, sources of toxic pesticides? The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of our [...]
A report was released earlier this month that stated popular brands of baby food and infant formula contain significantly high levels of toxic heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury (1). To add to these already alarming findings, most of these brands are certified USDA organic. The Food and Drug Administration and World Health [...]
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Did you know that eating disorders are among the deadliest mental illnesses second only to opioid overdose? 10,200 deaths each year are the direct result of an eating disorder (1). Some common myths surrounding eating disorders are: “People who have eating disorders must be underweight”. Eating disorders [...]
