Simple Holiday Tradition Recipes – From My House to Yours
I’ve certainly noticed over the years that traditions vary, family to family. I’d like to share two of my favorite simple holiday tradition recipes with you here. In our house,…
Spiritual Giving – How to Be Generous
A couple weeks ago I wrote about how to drop the expectations of gift-giving, which can be a draining experience—emotionally and financially—for many people. But I’d like to talk about…
What to Do With the Holiday Season Blues
This time of year, it can seem like EVERYONE is busy being cheerful, getting together with family, and celebrating every chance they get. But what if this time of year…
How to Drop the Expectations of Gift-Giving
T’is the season for getting together with family and friends, celebrating, and, inevitably, spending more money than you anticipated on everyone from your children to the mail carrier. Does it…
How to Handle Difficult Family Get-Togethers This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and fun (and football for you sports fans). We love Thanksgiving because it’s less about buying more stuff (except food, of course) and more…
Enjoying Alcohol on a Low Carb Diet!
With the holidays upon us, we are more likely to encounter events that serve alcohol. But if you’ve been following my Skinny Gut Diet or any number of low-carb diets—or…
Losing Control at the Holidays?
Every year the holidays approach and you swear you won’t succumb to the usual temptations—food, alcohol, and shopping. You tell yourself that this year will be different, and that you…
Hormone Health Before 50
With the focus on women’s health each October, I am taking a closer look at the topic this month on my blog. It’s time to talk hormone health. This week…
Hormone Health After 50
Last week I discussed hormone health in women under 50, and this week I’m addressing hormone health in women over 50. Today, I’ll primarily talk about hormone changes during menopause…
Get to the Bottom of Your Gas and Bloating
We have all experienced gas and bloating to some extent, but many of us experience it on a regular basis. The trouble is, gas and bloating are symptoms of a…