Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on May 25th, 2007
” The First Wealth is Health”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
The change of seasons and the warmer weather affects our bodies. More energy is required for our bodies during this time of year as we move out of winter sluggishness into spring activities. You may be feeling symptoms of toxic overload and the need to detoxify. Detoxification […]
Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on Feb 14th, 2007
Depression is the most common mental disorder suffered by Americans, and it is estimated that over 17 million Americans are affected each year. The incidence of depression is slightly higher in women than men. Depression is an emotional state, which can have a very real physiological basis. Americans use the term “depression” […]
Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on Jul 14th, 2006
Protein
from the Greek protas meaning “ of primary importance”
Protein is an essential component of a healthy diet, a very important macronutrient needed in order for the body to function properly. Proteins are essential to the structure and function of all living cells. In the United States, protein deficiency is not common but does happen […]
Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on May 14th, 2006
On my journey studying nutrition I have discovered the many valuable components of grains. Grains have been a staple food for thousands of years, containing nutrients that are essential to human development. Grains are actually one of the oldest nourishing foods on the planet. When grains are combined with a variety of other foods such […]
Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on Jan 14th, 2006
Happy New Year!
Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food” - Hippocrates
As we head into 2006, we typically will have at least one New Years resolution! One resolution usually involves achieving good health. Part of your resolution may include weight control. In this newsletter I will give a few simple […]
Posted in older newsletters 2005-2007 on Oct 25th, 2005
“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do”
- John Wooden
Dear Friends,
Ever since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (February 2001), I have learned the important role that diet plays in MS. Diet and its relationship to MS has been researched and studied for over 50 years. Today, I want to discuss […]