When the word “addiction” comes up, the average person typically thinks of someone who has a problem with drugs, alcohol or cigarettes…or maybe even gambling or sex.  But there is a whole other category of addiction that most people don’t even think of… Unless you’re affected by it. I’m talking about addiction to sugars and starchy carbs.  People whose 4 food groups are pasta, breads, sweets and crackers are sometimes humorously referred to as...

  When someone is running low on something, it’s usually not a good thing. This especially applies to nutrients!  Nutritional deficiencies are a cause or contributing factor to just about every disease there is. But there is another deficiency that is often ignored, but being without it can be detrimental, and cause diabetes, weight gain, depression and much, much more. I’m talking about sleep deprivation! Here’s the scoop on this increasingly common problem. [[big3]]Many of...

 Let’s play a little imagine game for a moment. Let’s say you went to the doctor and reported that you’ve been feeling tired lately, you get indigestion a lot, and you feel depressed. You get tested for low thyroid, iron, hemoglobin A1C, cortisol, mono and maybe even get an endoscopy and everything comes back normal. So, at that point you might walk out with prescriptions for an ADHD drug (for the fatigue), an acid reducer...

One of the most common complaints I hear from clients is that they lack energy.  This can have a domino effect on every area of your life!  When your energy level is in the tanker, the quality of your work (or school work) suffers, it can have a negative impact on your relationships, and forget exercising (which in turn can pack the pounds on you)!   What makes this challenge especially tricky is that the causes of low energy can run the...

  As I chatted with many of the people who came to see me speak at the Trinity Health Freedom Expo this past weekend in the Chicago area one concern rang loud and clear above all others... HOW CAN I STOP CRAVING CARBS?!! But my message to them and you is this:  Never fear!  Because you CAN break the carb craving cycle!  Here’s what you need to know: [[big4]]All carbs are not created equal[[end]] While...

  I’m very excited to announce that I will be exhibiting and speaking at the Trinity Health Freedom Expo in the Chicago area this weekend (October 26th and 27th)! For those of you who are local to the area, the conference will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center.  We will be located at booth #302, and I am speaking at 10 am on Saturday in North Pavilion #4 & 5. The topic of...