Find Your Model Health!

No doubt, you’ve seen the lists of the amazing super powers of apple cider vinegar for addressing many health concerns but are you really sure on why vinegar (all vinegar) is good for you? Check out this weeks podcast for a clearer understanding why vinegar should be a staple in your daily lifestyle.

This week I got a lot of questions about - 'what is body weight set point?' and 'is my body weight set point the reason I struggle with my weight?'. So hopefully this weeks podcast clarifies a bit on this topic AND you take away that the body weight set point CAN be changed. It may not be as easy as we would like but it can be done.

In this weeks podcast I decided to do something a little different and read to you a snippet from Dr Jason Fungs book 'The Obesity code' - in hopes that it will support you in your understanding of fasting and one of the reasons why we do it. I hope you will enjoy this podcast, subscribe and share with anyone you feel may benefit.

Most of us deal or have dealt with inflammation at some point - maybe a headache, sore back, constipation, swollen feet and so on. So in this weeks podcast we will discuss just that --- what inflammation is, testing and finding the root cause and then addressing it. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and of course share with anyone you feel may benefit for the information contained in this episode ;)

We have been told hunger is bad and if you feel hungry you will be miserable or you are torturing yourself. This whole idea is misleading. If you start embracing the feeling of being hungry and accepting its ok, you will begin to get leaner and leaner and that hunger wont be as prevalent the closer you get to your goals. In this weeks podcast we look at the two different types of hunger and how hunger is GOOD! Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes so you don't miss future podcasts.

There is so much confusing or misconstrued information nowadays about different diets or eating styles or protocols - I wanted to clarify the basics to fasting in this weeks podcast. Pick your protocol Decide on your goals And practice safe fasting :)

There are ways to make you feel better ---- If a hidden fungal or yeast infection is the cause for you not feeling your best. Lets look at some of the symptoms and how to address them and hopefully turn things around for you in this weeks podcast. We even go over some of the things to avoid and tests to ask your health professional for.

Do you always have cold hands and feet? Struggle to get the heat into yourself some days? Well in this weeks podcast we look at some of the root causes of low body temperature and how to address them. Low body temperature can be something that can easily be addressed or a sign of something bigger. Check it out :)

Whether its your Thyroid, genetic, stress, malnutrition --- hair loss is an issue for many and a symptom of something bigger! In this weeks podcast we look at the causes of hair loss and how to address it through some simple changes and practices in your daily life.

If you notice you are having issues with digesting food, maybe you experience acid re-flux, gas, bloating, fatigue, reoccurring fungi and bacteria infections --- you may need a little digestive support. This weeks podcast looks at your stomach pH and how to optimize your enzymes to improve you daily living and health xo

Learning to undulate or play around with your calories can be very beneficial in preventing plateaus, adaptation and even unwanted gains. Check out this weeks podcast where I clarify what undulating calories is and how it may benefit you and you goals xo

If you can win your morning, you can win your day --- I regularly get asked how I start my morning and set myself up for a successful day?! Check out this weeks podcast where I reveal how; Creating routines in the morning and evening helps me insulate myself from decision fatigue and aids in my success xo

Whether you believe it or not - you NEED your brain to be running optimally for you to reach your goals, no matter what your goals are! And your brain NEEDS sleep!! In this weeks podcast I walk you through the 2 systems of sleep, 3 stages or sleep cycles and the steps that will help optimize your sleep xo

Why did the scales stay the same or go up when I did everything perfect this week? Its not unusual and there are explanations - check out this bonus podcast to understand what your scales is saying to you xo

The “nocebo effect,” the placebo effect’s malevolent brother --- so with placebos, the mere expectation that treatment will help, brings a reduction of symptoms, even if the patient is given a sugar pill. Whereas with nocebos, dark expectations breed dark realities - in other words, nocebos bring on negative symptoms. Check out this weeks podcast as we look more into the power of your thoughts and how they may be effecting your goals xo

Many of you will say 'I have no interest in optimizing my brain, its a new year I want to lose weight and get lean' ---- well actually optimizing your brain health can get you to your goals a LOT faster! And in the process, you help protect your brain from age related conditions xo Check out this weeks podcast and feel free to share ;)

Its the first podcast of 2018! And we are starting the year off my talking about how you MUST save yourself first --- it is not selfish to prioritize your need, in fact it benefits everyone around you! Listen on to hear more xo Be sure to share with anyone you feel may benefit form this :)

You know the holidays come and go each year but how can we get through them while making them work for our goals? Check out the last podcast of 2017 and see how we look further at mitigating the effects of all the extra food around this time of year xo

So maybe for the next few weeks we will be strategic about our eating and pick and choose our battles - check out this weeks podcast where we continue to learn how to minimize the effects off excess food around the holiday xo

As wonderful a time it is, it can also be a very stressful season for a lot of people. This week we look at how we may manage stress around the holidays xo Oh and here is the link for the Mayo clinic that I mentioned at the end of the podcast -> https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544