Lifestyle Medicine strategies like whole food, plant-based diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management and mindfulness to prevent disease!
With cooler temperatures and changing leaves, fall is in full swing! Despite the many temptations, you can enjoy this festive season without becoming an imbalanced sugar zombie. One of the most characteristic symbols of the season is the pumpkin. This festive orb is transformed into everything from frightening Jack O’Lanterns to pumpkin pie. Not only are […]
Healthy Green Halloween: Your Simple | Pure | WholeTM Guide to a Safe, Enjoyable Holiday! With Halloween quickly approaching, I wanted to share some tips for keeping your family healthy and safe while enjoying the holiday. Don’t get tricked by all the treats!! Try some no-trick treats this season to avoid candy, sugar and GMO overload. […]
Autumn brings beautiful changing leaves, crisp cool air, strong breezes, a fresh lightness and a time of change. According to Ayurveda, October to February marks vata season with characteristics of creativity, lightness and enthusiasm. Vata is associated with a cold, windy and dry climate. As this external environmental vata increases, our internal vata often increases as well. If […]
What to eat? That is a loaded and often confusing question. Should you reach for the fat-free option over the 2%? Do you need to cut out all fats to prevent heart disease? Must you avoid fat in order to fit into your skinny jeans? While fat is often demonized, the rights types of fats are […]
If you have brain fog, persistent fatigue, sluggish digestion or chronic illness, it is likely that toxic accumulation is contributing to your imbalances. The environment is filled with toxic insults in our air, water and food. Most chronic diseases are influenced by harmful impacts of our modern lifestyles and environment. Diets deficient in true nutrition and stuffed […]
As fall sets in and September comes to a close, it is time to share my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. As I introduced in July and continued in August, I introduced my Favorites feature to the updated Simple | Pure | WholeTMBlog, and I have some great healthy finds to share again this month to help you live a healthy […]
Snacking is central to many of ournut favorite social gatherings. It can help satisfy our hunger, provide an energy boost between meals and give us a chance to enjoy delicious food with friends and family. Choosing nutritious real food snacks is also a great way to curb cravings and avoid munching away mindlessly. With fall […]
A key step in The Simple Pure Whole Wellness Solution is engaging in enjoyable, balanced physical activity. Yoga has played a meaningful role in my own healing journey and is a valuable healing and prevention tool that I use with clients and patients. In recognition of National Yoga Month during September, today’s post celebrates the health benefits of yoga! […]
September is Better Breakfast Month! Today I am sharing some tasty tips to improve your morning routine and a delicious, hearty recipe that is a great start to your day! Studies have shown that people who eat a balanced breakfast have decreased hunger, fewer cravings, improved cognition and reduced risks of metabolic dysfunction and obesity. Even […]
Overcome Negative Thinking with Simple | Pure | WholeTM Tricks for A More Positive Mind This week Positive Thinking Day reminded us of the power of our thoughts and minds to impact our reality. Each year, this designated day is meant to make us stop and reflect on how we perceive the world around us and […]