Balanced Energy and Nutrition

How Health Coaches Can Help Clients Ditch the Diet Mentality

Summer is here and as the weather heats up many of us feel the pressure to slim down. Every year we’re flooded with messages about “bikini bodies”, crash diets  designed to get our figures “ready” for the season.  As difficult as it may be I challenge my clients to make the conscious choice to subscribe to the school of thought that promotes healthy choices - be it food or lifestyle - for their inherent benefits, all year long - meaning intentionally and mindfully caring for, nourishing, and moving my body 365 days a year because I want to and because it feels good.  Read More

Dry Brushing 101: What it is & why you should start

Did you know that your skin is your body’s largest, most eliminative organ?  Your skin may be more important to pay attention to than you think. Healthy breathing skin greatly contributes to overall body health. Adding dry skin brushing to your daily routine improves the overall health of your skin as well as helping your body release unwanted toxins. Read More

How to Support a Healthy Microbiome

Almost 40 trillion gut microbes influence our health, that’s mind boggling! It’s no wonder the gut has earned the nickname “second brain”. Would you believe that the total surface area of our gut is approximately the size of a small studio apartment - this is why diet has such a profound impact on health! The gut is the place where your food is digested, metabolized, and absorbed to be delivered into the cells and provide the body with energy. Read More

Tips For Eating Well On A Budget

“Healthy food is just too expensive.”  If you’ve ever found yourself uttering those words, you’re not alone. Feeling good, looking your best, and being vibrantly healthy are invaluable. Still, an empty bank account certainly won’t help your stress levels. Switching to real food is a wise choice for your health but let me show you how to do it without emptying your wallet in the process.  Read More