Perimenopausal Women’s Biggest Struggle: Weight GainWhy it Happens and How to Reduce One of the biggest frustrations of many Perimenopausal women is the weight gain and the struggle to lose it. No matter how much you exercise or eat healthy, it just doesn’t seem to want to come off your body. Why does this happen? During perimenopause and menopause, our hormones are fluctuating and out of balance. Women have 3 main hormones: Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone that seem to decre...

As women, many of us suffer from having disillusioned ideals of body image with a strong focus on diet and weight loss as the answer. But if our relationship with food is not “healthy”, we likely are feeling like we are on this cycle with no resolve. Our societal pressures and our past may affect the relationship we have with food; good and bad.What is your relationship with food? Do you suffer from disordered eating?What is “disordered eating”? Disordered eating, according to Mindy, is misgu...

We all have known or know someone that has cancer; whether it's a family member, neighbor, friend, co-worker.We as community need to rally around those with cancer and provide encouragement and support. Cancer patients have shared what has been the most beneficial support for them.1) Be there for them. Listen.2) Provide encouragement and prayer.3) Provide meals.4) Offer to help around their house, clean, run errands, carpool or take them to their appointments.5) Be proactive in your help

We all know someone who has had or has cancer. Is there another way besides Chemotherapy and radiation? Yes, there is with many success stories of healing. Today's episode is simply a resource to other ideas on how to treat your body and help it heal from the ravages of cancer.I am not a medical doctor and highly recommend you do your own research and consult with a experienced Functional Medicine Practitioner.This list are the topics I covered today.Gerson Therapy- Gerson.orgVirotheraphy- vi...

Many of us know someone personally that has had or has cancer. Cancer has become common among our western population. But it is no longer considered a death sentence, rather there are many success stories and ways to heal the body from this disease.My guest today, Keely Dyska, has faced cancer with a Warrior’s spirit. She shares her journey from diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma to her treatment plan. Keely opens up about what she discovered about herself along the way, and the change in approa...

A new year brings so much possibility, a fresh start. Before you begin setting goals for the new year, it’s important to know what your core values are. These core values or Pillars of your life will drive what goals and decisions you make. If you are not sure what your core values are, you can ask yourself: What is most important to me? What makes you happy, excited, or energized? Keep asking this question until you feel confident with about 5-7 foundational values. Once you determine t...

With the holidays in view, many of us celebrate by keeping certain traditions. Whether these are childhood traditions that you have carried on or new ones, they are attached to feelings and memories. But are all traditions good us and when is it a good time to change an old, worn out tradition?Remember that Christmas can be a hard time for many, especially those who have lost a loved one or moved away or has a different family situation. Be mindful and gracious to those who are sad and strugg...

Why is it so important to remove and reduce our body's exposure to toxins? Therese of Green Living Gurus and I discuss the affects toxins can have on your health and offer ways and baby steps to begin your green living, non-toxic, healthy living journey.Therese is an Environmental Toxins Health Coach and the Head Guru at The Green Living Gurus. She is an entrepreneur, activist, and educator. She is spreading the awareness of chemical exposure that could cause cancer and other illnesses!She he...

For years I resisted the idea of meditating due to my past experience and faith belief. Yet after discovering the health benefits and that meditation is actually a Biblical principle, I began my journey of learning about the practice. Now I meditate most mornings for about 15 minutes.Benefits of Meditation:· Reduces anxiety and stress· Lowers blood pressure and heart rate· Improves blood circulation· Lowers blood ...

Journaling can be beneficial to all people in creating an outlet to put thought to paper, to unload pent up feelings, to unravel deep ideas or past events. Studies show the benefits of journaling even only 3 times a week over a period of time can led to more optimism and gratitude to boost well-being. It can also reduce feelings of anxiety and stress.* Find a time and place without distractions that works for you.* Put pen to paper. Do not use your computer to "make notes".*Buy a nice noteboo...