by Natasha Turner ND Like many of my people, I had gained a few pounds in the beginning of Covid, got back on track and then found a few more since my routine disruption in August and September with irregularities due to travel, family and professional commitments. But, luckily with my experience and determination, I […]
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 […]
Read week one here. by Dr. Natasha Turner ND Week Two of My Five Week Metabolic Reset: Start Working on Your Marvelous Muscle We all lose muscle as we age and this is exacerbated and accelerated at a much greater rate if we: Do not sleep well Fail to consume enough protein Excessively restrict calories […]
By Natasha Turner ND Part 1 of 5 Start 2020 Right! Boost Metabolism with Help from Updated Hormone Diet 5 -Week One of the primary factors determining body weight is metabolism, the internal furnace that regulates fat burning. Everyone’s metabolism is different, which is why some people appear to be able to eat just about […]
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 […]
By Dr. Natasha Turner ND According to the Gallup’s annual Health and Healthcare Survey, the average man now weighs 196 pounds; the average woman weighs 160 pounds. Both figures are 20 pounds greater than self-reported weights in 1990. So why are we still getting fatter? We have all been there – the diet rollercoaster. We […]
Did you know creatine is one of the only supplements proven to increase energy, muscle growth/recovery, and brain power? Yes, it’s true – it is not just for muscle-bound body builders anymore because almost everyone can take it for mental function, energy, and muscle mass. Suggestive dose is 5 grams a day which is about […]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing for an author based in New York and her article that was published on Livestrong.com. After sending her my notes, I realized our work together had formed a great summary of all of the ways my baby, The Hormone Diet, truly provides the complete fix for “stress belly”. […]
By Natasha Turner, ND The summer sunshine and heat is welcoming, and with that comes the elusive question – can I tan or not? So many of us love the look of a sun-kissed glow, though there is no doubt excessive sun exposure can cause skin damage and accelerated aging. Fortunately, there are steps you […]
Dr. Natasha Turner ND Why “Summerize” your body and your metabolism right after spring cleaning your home, decluttering your space and shaping up your finances? Well, it makes good sense and I suggest that you think of it as a required “metabolic wake-up” after transitioning from winter, the season where our metabolism is naturally the […]
