Here on the east coast we cannot wait for summer to begin. Our temperatures have been quite cold though we have all been able to get outside and walk. Using sunscreen, no matter what the weather, is critical. Our ozone layer emits very harmful and potentially deadly rays. However, slathering on …
Caring for Yourself Is Critical Especially In This Coronavirus Pandemic!
Evidence based research shows that individuals who take time to recharge and restore are more creative, happier, and more successful. What are you doing to take care of yourself? The Institute for Functional Medicine has a questionaire which will help you see how well you are caring for YOU! Take a …
What Lab Tests Should Your Doctor Run and What Should Your Results Be For Optimal Health?
Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic medical doctor and Functional Medicine doctor outlines the lab tests our doctors should order. Dr. Pardee outlines 13 different health areas so you can know exactly which tests your doctor should run and exactly where your results should be. This episode is …
What You Should Eat Every Day
Dr. Terry Wahls simplifies things. Every day try and eat 3 green vegetables, 3 colored fruits and 3 sufur producing veggies! …
How To Cook Salmon and Salmon Recipes
Really…What Should I Eat Now? @Dr. Mark Hyman Has An Answer.
Creating Stronger Connections With Those Near and Far
Research shows that having strong connections with your partner, friends, and family can lead to better health. For many, this pandemic has put a whole new spin on our relationships! We are either spending a lot more time together or a lot more time apart. Do you want to create stronger connections …
Want to Lose Weight?
Good Question...but how? There are so many answers and we have heard them all--"Calories in should be less than calories out", "exercise more", "strengthen your willpower", "close your mouth, walk away from the fridge..." and on and on and on. Weight loss is a very complex issue and there is no one …
Advice From A Coronavirus Expert Of 50 Years
We know you are overwhelmed with 24/7 media information on Corona. We are trying to be very selective in posting. We scour many, many pieces of information from very reliable sources and will share what we wish you to learn. Below is an email from Dr. James Robb, MD UC San Diego, a virologist who …
Avoiding the Coronavirus-Environmental Working Group’s Tips
Information about the coronavirus is everywhere. We should all continue to educate and update ourselves on the latest reports and recommendations. Environmental Working Group(EWG), a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our health and environment has several tips: Wash …
Calories VS. Color
For most of my life, calories were king. All I considered was how many calories were in the food or drink I was consuming. The world of Functional Medicine has changed my thinking. Now I understand that food is information and that every morsel or liquid I ingest tells my body something good or …
5 Steps to Optimize your Cholesterol by Dr. Mark Hyman
View this post on Instagram If your doctor is concerned about your cholesterol, you will want to use these seven strategies to optimize lipid levels and your overall health: Get the right cholesterol tests: You must check for particle size and particle number by asking your doctor …
Just Breathe
Our breath is one of the most powerful tools we have to help us calm down. The breath helps us pause and respond versus react to stressful, uncomfortable or difficult moments. We often use the "Belly Breath". Here are the simple steps to help find your inner calm: While lying down or sitting …
Bird Sounds & Stress
Listening to the sounds of birds helps drop our cortisol levels and centers us. Their chirping let's us know everything is ok. If you can't hear the birds because they have flown south, find a nature app where their songs can be heard at any time of day. @jenniferkolari #connectedparenting #stress …
Are We Nutrivores?
There is so much information out there! Truly, you can find support for whatever you wish to believe. You can call yourself whatever you like-vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto-the labels are all out there for. As Functional Medicine health coaches, we know that there is no such thing as a one size fits …
Chickpea Stew
Ingredients 2 Boxes or Jars of 13oz Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) 1 Bell Pepper (red), chopped1 Bunch of Rainbow Chard, chopped1 Box of Shiitake Mushrooms 2 Jars of Jovial Crushed Tomatoes (you will use 1.5) 2-3 Cloves of Garlic, minced1 Small Red Onion, chopped1-2 TBS of Avocado Oil Chopped …
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
This is a family favorite! The weather this January 11, 2020 was a balmy 65 degrees. The BBQ was calling. We decided last minute to shop, prepare and cook chicken and steak fajitas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and rice. We started prepping at 4:00pm-dinner had to be on the table and ready to eat by 5. …
Here We Are-Mother/Daughter Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches
We are passionate about everything to do about health and wellness. We enrolled in and graduated from Functional Medicine Coaching Academy's program. We have a name-Healthshifter and we are here to serve. Currently, we are working with humans of all ages. We help people achieve their health and …
Shrimp Provencal
(Feeds 3-5 shrimp per person) This is a recipe that can be made last minute as long as you have the ingredients. We always make sure to keep shrimp in our freezer and have tomatoes, wine, garlic and flour/nutcrumbs on hand. Even if you haven't defrosted the shrimp, the instructions make it so …