by Holli | Apr 8, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Coconut oil has been all the rage for a long time now. The health benefits of coconut oil are excellent because lauric acid, which is present in heavy concentrations in coconut oil, can inhibit the growth of many pathogenic microorganisms, thus boosting the immune...
by Holli | Apr 6, 2021 | Pre and Post Natal
👶👶There is a great deal of information out there on tummy time and when certain milestones should be reached for crawling and walking. However, there is very little information on why infant development is so important to postural development. Poor postural...
by Holli | Mar 31, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Vitamin D strengthens our immune system and since Covid-19 has arrived, experts are finding it help protects the body against this virus and other viruses and diseases out there.What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an extremely important fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin D...
by Holli | Mar 29, 2021 | Exercise
Figure 1 – Hamstring Mobilization Start Figure 4 – Lateral Mobilization Figure 2 – Hamstring Mob. Ready Figure 3 – Hamstring Mob Level 1 Figure 5 – Release Our hamstrings are often short and tight which can cause a lot of back pain and...
by Holli | Mar 29, 2021 | Exercise
Figure 1 – Start Position Figure 2 – Rounder Finish Position Sitting all day or driving a lot can cause low back discomfort and compress the lumbar spine. This back opener will help the back feel better by pumping fluids into the spine giving it the love...
by Holli | Mar 16, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice
Maintaining a pain free work environment takes some effort. We work hard to get our bodies fit so why ruin all that good work with poor ergonomics. Here is the quick and easy of healthy ergonomics. Click Here For a PDF of The Complete Handout Now on YouTube a Quick...
by Holli | Mar 11, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice, Nutrition Tips
80/20 RuleThe 80/20 rule states that “if we eat well and take care of our bodies 80% of the time our bodies can absorb 20% of the crap we put in it”. There is a saying that also goes along with this which Paul Chek says a lot, “paralysis by analysis”. Being in the...
by Holli | Mar 11, 2021 | Recipes
Ingredients: 8 large organic eggs – half of the eggs should be egg whites 1/2 cup shredded sheep cheese 1 cup cauliflower ½ tsp. sea salt 2 slices cooked free range bacon chopped into small pieces (optional) 1 cup sauteed spinach or asparagus (optional) Cooking...
by Holli | Mar 11, 2021 | Yoga
Cues: Lie on your back and grab the outside edges of your feet with your hands, figure 1. 2. Lengthen your tail bone and gently rock side to side for 5-10 breaths. 3. Now hold and press your tailbone into the floor for 5-10 breaths. Benefits: Hip, groin and low back...
by Holli | Mar 9, 2021 | Pre and Post Natal
Scar tissue often heals in a way that causes issues such as pain, reduced mobility and muscle dysfunction. There are two types of scars, hypertrophic scars and keloids which can result in poor functionality of the tissue. Closeup of woman belly with a scar from a...
by Holli | Mar 9, 2021 | Exercise
Sometimes you just need to take a load off and let your back relax and reverse the flow of blood in your legs. Legs Up The Wall is a great way to do that and can also help with insomnia. Figure 1 – Legs Up The Wall Figure 2 -Legs Up The Wall with Support Cues:...
by Holli | Mar 2, 2021 | Pre and Post Natal
We hear a lot of talk about water…how much to drink, what type, how to store it, what to drink it out of…but that water all has to be used and come out at some point right? So, what does that look like? Water is excreted through the skin, our breath and through the...
by Holli | Mar 1, 2021 | Exercise
I do a lot to stay healthy and keep my gut functioning well. I recently had some issues with detoxing from mold exposure and one of the things I did, and still do, to help release toxins was rebounding. Rebounding is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that can be...
by Holli | Feb 17, 2021 | Nutrition Tips, Recipes
Let’s talk gluten free pasta. Most of the time when we go gluten free we end up eating loads of rice and other weird additives that can be super irritating to the gut. If you love pasta, try to rotate the types, almond pasta, corn pasta, rice pasta and hearts of palm...
by Holli | Feb 11, 2021 | Recipes
This is a great gluten free, dairy free recipe you will love! Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash ½ cup diced white or sweet onion 32 ounces of chicken broth 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for high heat) 2 tablespoons olive oil (to...
by Holli | Feb 9, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Working with a Naturopath for several years has taught me a lot. Emma Lane from energizemindbody.com is a wealth of information and has helped me in so many ways. One of the tools I use to help me is intermittent fasting. Those of you that know me, know I need to eat...
by Holli | Feb 3, 2021 | Exercise
How to do Kegel ExercisesThe abdominal musculature is very intricate. If one muscle on the neurological loop of abdominal muscles cannot function, chances are the whole abdominal unit will not function properly. What this means is, if you have super strong...
by Holli | Feb 3, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Our bodies are 70-75% water. Water is essential for maintaining a stable environment inside and around our cells, allowing us to acquire sufficient nutrition and aiding in elimination of waste in cells. Drinking half your body weight in ounces of water a day is...
by Holli | Feb 1, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Homeopathic remedies are an excellent way to treat so many ailments out there. From tummy aches, to cold and flu symptoms, bee stings and aches and pains, there is most likely a homeopathic formula for you. The tricky part about homeopathic remedies are they are very...
by Holli | Jan 28, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Fats in America get a bad rap. America has been on a fat-free band wagon for decades, yet obesity levels are at 42% currently and rising according to the CDC. These stats do not reflect the number of Americas who are simply overweight. For a country that lives on...
by Holli | Jan 22, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Dairy can be a very valuable part of your diet if you are not allergic or intolerant to dairy. Weston A. Price highly recommends raw dairy, as it still contains the enzymes needed to break down dairy in the gut. If you can handle cow dairy, then by all means go for...
by Holli | Dec 20, 2020 | Nutrition Tips
Vitamin A – Why It Is Essential You Get It Into Your Body and What Are The Best Sources A tell-tale sign for me that I am not getting enough Vitamin A in my diet is dry hands and feet and cracked heels. Now there is more going on there, but as soon as I start taking a...
by Holli | Dec 10, 2020 | Exercise, Lifestyle Advice, Nutrition Tips
Low back pain is common in approximately 80% of the population and usually occurs when core and back muscles are weak, and hip flexor and hamstring muscles are tight. In my experience, low-back pain also occurs when we eat poorly, causing gut inflammation which leads...
by Holli | Dec 5, 2020 | Nutrition Tips
What’s the Deal With Prebiotics and Probiotics? There is a lot of confusion about why we take pre and probiotics, which one do we take, do they have to be refrigerated and so on and so on. I have been asked these questions time and again, so I decided to go to my...
by Holli | Nov 19, 2020 | Pre and Post Natal
Breastfeeding is the best choice for you and your baby if it is something your body and your lifestyle allows you to do. I wasn’t breast fed as a baby of the 60’s. Formula was the way to go back then and my gut has never had a fighting chance. I have had digestive...
