Turmeric is touted as a superfood and miracle spice. It's delicious, and one of its "active ingredients," curcumin, has been studied like crazy. It has antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties and many other great health benefits. Curcumin is a popular supplement and for a good reason! Let’s consider its health benefits, how to get the most out of it and what to consider before jumping on the curcumin supplement bandwagon.... Read More
Be Grateful Everywhere You Are
It never ceases to amaze me how the holiday spirit moves us. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, there’s a greater expression of gratitude, consideration, kindness, caring, love, generosity and forgiveness. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we focused more on these attributes and feelings throughout the year?... Read More
Relieving Heartburn the Natural Way
If you have heartburn, you're not alone. Up to 50% of adults experience it at least once per month. It's uncomfortable and can become potentially harmful. But there are definitely things you can do to help it naturally! In this post, I share my best natural health tips for heartburn. Tips on what to eat (and not eat), how and when to eat, as well as a few lifestyle tips.... Read More
French Talk: The Art of Discourse
French people enjoy a high level of discussion, so I’ve heard and read (Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong by Jean Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow). Yes, the French care about your opinions and why you feel a certain way, but what truly interests them is how you express yourself. Eloquence it turns out is of prime importance.... Read More
Are Your Hunger Pangs for Real?
If you always feel hungry, did you know that it’s not always a physical need for nutrition? It can be a psychological need or an emotional need as well. Sometimes we feel hungry because we’re bored, sad or stressed. So how do you know that your body actually needs food? Let's delve into my eight steps for figuring out if those hunger pangs are for real.... Read More
5 Natural Solutions for Bloating
Bloating. That oh-so uncomfortable feeling in the gut. Often it rears its ugly head after a large meal. Or a small meal. Or a snack. Or.... If you're already avoiding foods that trigger bloating, but can’t seem to stop it completely, there are other tips you can try, too! And did you know what you eat isn’t the only cause of bloating? Sometimes it’s how you eat.... Read More