Is Inflammation Wearing You Down?
More and more people have been calling me lately to tell me how foggy and fatigued they are feeling. They are gaining weight, feeling sluggish, and feeling discombobulated by the lack of routine during the quarantine. Many are chalking it up to feeling isolated and depressed due to the pandemic. Of course, isolation and lack […]
Strengthening Your Immune System for COVID-19 and Beyond
I don’t have to tell you that we are living in a strange time right now. It seems like the world has turned upside down with fear and panic, so I felt it was timely to share some important information to help you stay healthy. In order to stay healthy and strong, it’s important to […]
My Personal Detox Strategies
Well, cold and flu season is upon us and this year we have the extra stress of dealing with the coronavirus situation. I do think that one of the positive things to come out of this season of uncertainty, is the widespread focus on health and well-being. We all want to stay safe and healthy […]
Keeping You and Your Home Virus Free
DIY HAND SANITIZER If you’re stuck somewhere and can’t wash your hands, using hand sanitizer is the next best thing. But what if you don’t have any sanitizer – and/or your local store has sold out? No problem! Make your own! It’s very simple. TIP: The CDC recommends using a sanitizer that’s at least 60% […]
Self-care In A Time Of Coronavirus
Never has it been more important to look after your physical and emotional health than in this time of social distancing and isolation. For many, this is a time of stress and uncertainty. Below I have listed my top solutions for taking care of your physical health and emotional well-being. Echinacea To Support Your Immune […]
The Role of the Amygdala in Fear and Anxiety
Imagine you’re lying alone in bed when something hairy crawls across your arm. You immediately think SPIDER! and trigger your fear response. Your heart rate goes up, you jump out of bed and turn on the light to find out what just crawled over you. This fear response was triggered by intricate communication pathways between […]
Control Your Appetite with These Foods
Are you having a hard time losing weight because of a big appetite? You can curb cravings and reduce your hunger significantly just by adding the right foods into your diet.Here are a few tips to help you curb those hunger pangs! Focus on Balance and Complete Nutrition The most important thing about having healthy […]
Body Composition and the Dangers of Visceral Fat
Body Composition Basics This week, let’s dig a little deeper into the weight loss topic and learn about the importance of understanding body composition and losing visceral fat! When I talk about losing weight and getting healthy, it comes down to burning off toxic body fat and increasing muscle mass. Before you start any new […]
How Probiotics Can Help With Weight Loss
Despite the advances in modern medicine, many people continue to struggle with their weight, evidenced by the epidemic of diabetes and obesity that faces this country. With so many advertisements for weight loss and belly fat reduction in the media today, it’s hard to know which sources are credible. Here at Cornerstone Wellness Center, we […]
Addicted to Sugar?
When you think of addiction, you might think about gambling, substances and alcohol, but there are many other addictions as well. One of them is sugar, which can actually be something you struggle with and not even realize it. Here are some things to know about sugar addiction. I will also share with you how effective a 5 […]