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Intentions are a crucial starting place for building a life of meaning and fulfilling our vision. But intention isn’t enough, as we must aim to also give attention to what we’re working toward. Sufficient energy - from attention - allows us to manifest our dreams and goals.

You may have heard the phrase "get out of your own way". But what exactly does that mean, to get in your own way? And how do you get out of your way? If you ever have found yourself taking one step forward and two steps back, this podcast will put some wind back under your wings

By focusing on eating nutrient-rich foods, you can give yourself a big hand in reducing, or possibly eliminating, anxiety. In today’s show, I’ll help shed light on how nutrition, anxiety and stress impact each other.

With all the fury, feuds and frustrations the media plays over and over, you're probably feeling some increased anxiety and tension. From social unrest, to political furor, to health issues and financial concerns, we have our plates (and heads) more than full. For those of us who are empathetic, processing stress around us can be especially difficult. It's time to protect your head, your heart, your energy. Here's what I recommend.

Ladies, are you doing your kegels correctly? After Physical Therapist Tasha Parman describes them in this podcast, you might be surprised. I was and have reformed my ways! Like many people, you may think that urinary incontinence or pelvic pain is a problem of middle-aged and older women, especially those who've had a baby. But even young women can suffer, regardless of whether she has been pregnant, her weight, physical activity, or urinary tract infections. Apparently, this is an under-acknowledged issue in women’s health.

We hear a LOT about the microbiome these days with splashy headlines and head-turning articles. But what does science actually tell us about the microbiome and its influence on human health? Is it really as the media tells us, or is there a gap between what researchers say and what journalists write? You'll hear everything from risks and rewards of fecal matter transplants (FMT) to how much to worry about sanitizing your kids’ toys. We’ll talk about microbes and chronic disease, as well as surprising insights about dysbiosis.

In today's episode, Jennifer McGurk will help us understand some of the truths and myths about eating disorders. In particular, we'll cover these three truths and discuss the myths behind them. Truth #1: Many people with eating disorders look healthy, yet may be extremely ill. Truth #4: Eating disorders are not choices, but serious biologically influenced illnesses. Truth #5: Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses.

BufferMost people experience heartburn at one point or another in life. Some people find the symptoms to be severe and taxing. Many people take antacids or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as a normal part of life. However, as recent studies are showing, PPIs and antacids aren’t as safe as previously believed. In fact, physicians and […]

What is your microbiome’s influence on your genes? How does this influence development of a "leaky gut"? How are the immune system and gut health connected?

Have you ever wanted to end the dieting rat race? She’ll help unravel the importance of eating, sleeping, and critical thinking in the process of developing a healthy mind, body & spirit.

BufferMany people believe that in order to be successful with weight loss, dieting demands endless willpower. You think they need to deprive themselves of nearly everything you love to eat. But you also have to filter the sea of health advisors, all of whom advise differently with what to do with your health. Eat vegan! No, eat paleo. […]

What’s the leading cause of death for men and women in the USA? Heart disease. Heart disease is also very expensive to treat. In 2010, it cost Americans an astonishing $109 billion. You can promote heart health and reduce disease with foods that provide a specific biologic and therapeutic function (also known as functional foods). Many functional foods normalize blood pressure and cholesterol, The post 4 Functional Foods For Heart Health, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol appeared first on Namaste Nutritionist.

There is a strong link between lifestyle and depression. Depression is a condition in which a person feels discouraged, sad, hopeless, unmotivated, or disinterested in life in general. When these feelings last for a short period of time, it may be a case of “the blues.” This is a normal part of being human. When is it likely a major The post Is Your Nutrition Making You Depressed? appeared first on Namaste Nutritionist.

Updated Feb 25, 2016 (Originally published Nov 28, 2012) When you love yourself, you love the world. When you love the world, you change the world. A riddle for you. What’s one thing that allows happiness to blossom, makes health flourish, and can make you cry like a puppy lost in the snow? You guessed it. Love! Okay, but enough about The post The Art of Self-Love appeared first on Namaste Nutritionist.

Detoxification is occurring all the the time. It is a biological process in which your body converts waste products into exceretable material, which you then eliminate from your urine, skin, breath and poop. You’re doing it right now! We do it naturally all day long. Because we’re a bit overloaded with environmental pollutants, genetic variations & toxins, carcinogens and more right now, it’s The post Why You Need Food To Detox appeared first on Namaste Nutritionist.

At the ripe old age of 12, my migraines began. I learned to treat them with prescription medications, but never learned how to prevent them until I was in my 30’s. By the time I was 27, my migraines were so crippling that I often found myself unable to even teach a 90 minute yoga class. Skull-crushing pain would often The post Migraines, Nutrition & Food Sensitivities appeared first on Namaste Nutritionist.