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The immune system works in a host defense in which the body uses barriers and chemical agents to fight against pathogens which can be viruses, bacteria, or other infectious agents. The immune system requires nutrients to aid in the ability to kill off pathogens as well as remove the debris from the body and the body fu

Many of us are stuck at home right now, and all our usual activities are either cancelled or forbidden. So, how do we make the best of a difficult situation? How do we turn our stress and anxiety into productivity? When we focus on ways to build our brain instead of panicking about current events or what we just heard

Choosing to practice a healthy lifestyle can take a lot of intentionality. It goes beyond just switching out your regular soda for water. As a functional medicine practitioner, I see how wellness truly is an entire lifestyle. From the food you eat, your stress levels, to the toxins you are exposed to through your clean

For the past five years, a typical day in the life of my family has been anything but routine, yet still somewhat predictable. Monday through Friday I take my kids to school, stop to get a coffee, come home and work on my business, which involves me sitting in front of a computer for several hours. Working from home ha

Many people around the world are currently stuck at home, which can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Yet what happens if you have young children? What happens when the schools are closed, you have to work and everyone is at home, frustrated, scared and uncertain as to how long this situation will last? In

We are surrounded by information, and many of us know what we need to do to be healthier, so why don’t we do it? Why is there such a disconnect between information and implementation? Can we learn to make better decisions? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discuss why we often make poor choices with doctors David and

Handling your finances can be challenging at the best of times, but what happens when you are in the midst of a pandemic? How do you keep your money safe when the world around you is in a state of flux? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with financial expert Chris Hogan on strategies to manage your finances and

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you don’t have to eat well. In fact, since many of us now have to live and work in the same space, eating well can give you the energy you need to navigate difficult living situations, while building up your immune system during the current health crisis. 1. One “snack” I cannot live wi

Many of us are spending a lot more time at home these days (and dealing with a lot more stress!), so there is no better time to look at how we can make our living spaces happier and healthier. In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere on how we

We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know that movement changes us from the inside out, improving both our mental and physical health? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discuss the power of movement with bestselling author, research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford Dr. Kelly Mcgonigal, and how ex

The world is currently riveted in fear of what is known as COVID-19, a new type of coronavirus that has put a lot of people at risk of getting ill or potentially dying. I understand that this situation can be frightening, and we should take all necessary precautions, following the WHO and CDC guidelines. However, it is

Life can be tough. You will fail at certain things. You will be stressed. Bad things will happen to you. People will disappoint you. But did you know that, despite all these things, life can be awesome? Yes, it is true! In this week’s blog and podcast, I talk with bestselling author and speaker Neil Pasricha about how