Why Keto May Work For Others – But Not You

Why Keto May Work For Others – But Not You

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January is the time of year when many are seeking to counter the effects of added indulgence during recent holidays. Social media and marketing are replete with advertisements of this diet and that one, all promising to provide the results you desire.

Many have started the ketogenic diet, and I have received a few messages from women who are frustrated. They are doing Keto with their husbands, who are losing weight, but they are gaining. I, too, have been in that frustrating situation in the past. What may be driving these different results?

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Sleep — Your Most Overlooked Health Habit

Sleep — Your Most Overlooked Health Habit

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How do you like to step into a new year? Maybe you take a quick look over your shoulder at the year behind you—celebrating what worked and noticing what didn’t. If better health is on your resolution list this year, I’m cheering you on already.

We usually think of eating better or exercising more. Maybe even drinking more water. Those are great! But one powerful habit rarely gets the spotlight it deserves… sleep.

Quality sleep is essential for healing, metabolism, memory, immunity … honestly, nearly everything your body does to keep you alive and thriving. Even while you’re still and quiet, your body is hard at work—clearing out toxins, repairing tissues, and resetting your system for a brand-new day.

A recent sleep survey found that sleep, diet, and exercise form an interconnected triad. If deep, restorative sleep hasn’t been part of your health plan, this is your gentle nudge to make room for it. Here are some simple ways to begin:

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The “Calm Plate” Formula

The “Calm Plate” Formula

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There’s a kind of fullness that isn’t related to food. It comes from conversations, notifications, emotional labor, and prolonged periods of concentration without rest. It comes from the typical holiday schedule.

When your capacity reaches its limit, you may still feel hungry, but not in a way that invites complexity. You might not know exactly what you want. You just know that the solution needs to be simple.

This is where a Calm Plate can make a difference.

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Enjoy The Season Without Sacrificing Your Health

Enjoy The Season Without Sacrificing Your Health

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With the arrival of the holiday season, our to-do list seems to get longer, and our social calendar gets even more crowded. We have decorating to do, gifts to purchase and wrap, travel to plan, parties to attend or host, and numerous family traditions to uphold. Do you view the holidays with eager anticipation, or do you feel a tinge of dread?

Holiday gatherings often involve food and drinks that hold emotional ties to our childhood memories or are presented to tempt your taste buds and offer a moment of decadent pleasure. Either way, it is difficult to pass up what is served. All too quickly, we manage to snack and sample our way to extra pounds, brain fog, and perhaps misery.

Despite what your experience has been, you can choose to change your path. I invite you to explore some strategies to bring you through this holiday season with a firmer footing.

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Stop Blaming The Turkey What’s Behind Your Post-Dinner Slump

Stop Blaming The Turkey – What’s Behind Your Post-Dinner Slump

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True or false – eating turkey at Thanksgiving makes you sleepy? We’ve all heard the jokes about curling up in a recliner after a big holiday meal. Maybe you have been looking for a comfy place to take a nap. But I think it’s time that we stop blaming the poor turkeys and explore what is really happening.

What is it in turkey that’s blamed for making you sleepy? Tryptophan is what most people associate with turkey and sleep. That is because tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor for melatonin. However, that doesn’t mean that it works so quickly to cause sleepiness right after your meal.

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Why Blood Sugar Is Foundational For Hormonal Health

Why Blood Sugar Is Foundational For Hormonal Health

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Your blood sugar works like a metronome. When it’s steady, your hormones tend to stay more balanced. But when it spikes and crashes, the roller coaster affects everything from how well you sleep to how often you crave sugar.

Every time your blood sugar rises – especially after a flour-based or sugary meal – your body sends out insulin to move that glucose into cells. Over time, if those spikes happen too often, the cells stop responding. That’s called insulin resistance, and it can lead to weight gain, inflammation, and fatigue.

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It’s Cold Season – Stop It Naturally Without Meds

It’s Cold Season – Stop It Naturally Without Meds

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If you have children in school or work in an office, you know that cold season is in full swing. When you feel the telltale throat tickle, how do you respond? Some just buy a box of tissues and push through. Others pull out a collection of over-the-counter drugs. But there are some preventative measures you can employ right away.

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How To Repair Your Gut After Antibiotics

How To Repair Your Gut After Antibiotics

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Antibiotics are powerful. Sometimes they’re essential; yet even when necessary, they often come with a cost. Because while antibiotics clear out harmful bacteria, they also sweep away the beneficial microbes that keep your digestion, immune system, mood, and energy in balance. They can be like using a flamethrower on a field.

You might notice the effects a few days or weeks later. Your digestion may feel off. Maybe you’re more bloated than usual, your skin flares, your sleep is disrupted, your energy dips, or you develop a yeast infection. For some, it’s a spike in anxiety or a general sense of feeling disconnected from their body. After all, your gut affects your mental health as well.

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Minerals: Only Your Hair Knows For Sure

Minerals: Only Your Hair Knows For Sure

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Sarah was tired all the time. She leaned on coffee to get through her mornings, craved sugar in the afternoons, and by evening she barely had energy left for her family. Her bloodwork came back “normal,” yet she knew something was off. When she met a practitioner who offered Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing, Sarah finally got answers that validated her struggles.

Her magnesium was depleted, her copper was out of balance, and she had traces of toxic metals dragging her down. Armed with steps to restore her mineral balance, Sarah began to regain her energy — and hope for her future.

Stories like Sarah’s are not unusual. Minerals are the spark plugs of life. They power energy, steady moods, support hormones, and keep bones strong. Without the right balance, your body simply can’t thrive. That’s where HTMA can make a difference. If you’re ready to move beyond the “blood panel snapshots” and dig deeper, this test could provide the road map.

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Is Your Body Bailing Out On You

Is Your Body Bailing Out On You?

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Have you ever reflected on symptoms you are experiencing and thought, “Getting old sucks?” Perhaps you’ve said it out loud to a friend. I hear it frequently. When I ask clarifying questions, they often provide a list of the symptoms they are experiencing. They may comment that they are getting old. Or they may use wording that implies their body is falling apart. But is it really? Is your body bailing out on you?

Even if you look healthy, your body could be experiencing shifts in the way your metabolism functions. It’s a normal response to the information that you give your body through the food you consume. Yet, that food may be secretly working against you.

In reality, your body isn’t bailing out on you. You aren’t “just getting old,” even if your doctor implies that. And it’s not just in your head. For my female readers, it’s likely that your body signaling a deeper challenge – perimenopause.

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