written by Dr. Marlee Guy ND As we say goodbye to carefree summer days and welcome the transition into fall, there are so many things to look forward to – the crisp, clean air, the leaves changing colour, the biggest fashion season, the return of school and busier schedules, and of course, everything pumpkin spice! […]
If you are hungry soon after eating, especially in the morning or after dinner, add two cups of cooked veggies to your meal. Cooked veggies are much higher in fiber, so they are better for satiety. Fiber lowers insulin, the secret to ridding belly fat for good They reduce inflammation in the gut, which helps […]
A wellness retreat is a special kind of getaway—not quite a vacation, not quite an adventure, and yet likely the most rewarding getaway you’ll ever give yourself. Because that’s exactly what a wellness retreat is—a gift to yourself, a chance to up the ante on your mental and spiritual well-being. Wellness retreats really are designed […]
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Most of us think about putting on more padding during the winter months, when the holidays hit us with extra goodies from Halloween through New Year’s Day. Plus, those dark, dreary winter days can take a toll on our carb cravings, workouts, and raging appetite. Soon bulky sweaters and puffy […]
Many factors contribute to hormonal balance and tackling belly fat, but the power of reducing cortisol, insulin, inflammation and toxic estrogen make our efforts unstoppable. Science and clinical studies support one solution proven to effectively combat three of these ab-fat culprits, and it’s very likely a simple ingredient lurking in your kitchen right now. Guess what – […]
I wrote my first book, The Hormone Diet, based on my own difficulty with restoring my health and losing weight when I had a hidden case of hypothyroidism. Although I was only 22 when I got diagnosed, my book did not come to fruition until many years later after I had finished my ND doctorate […]
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND Adiponectin seems too good to be true! Essentially, it’s a hormone that burns fat. That’s not all. In some animal testing models, this fat-burning advantage appeared without a related increase in hunger. Adiponectin is produced in—and sent out from— our fat cells, where it helps us lose fat by improving our insulin sensitivity. Think of adiponectin as the fat factor that ironically leads to […]
