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Three reasons you haven’t reached your health goals…

Three reasons you haven’t reached your health goals June 10, 2014 By Lisa Petty belly buttonI love serendipity! As I was sitting to write this week’s love note to you, a study landed in my inbox showing that 68% of respondents to a survey done in January of this year...
Nourish

Nourish

Hello, beautiful! I have irises in full bloom at the front of my home, and I tell you, their scent is heavenly. Probably one of my favourite parts of summer is the wafts of fragrance I get to enjoy as I go about my day. Lilacs rule as far as I’m concerned, and the...
Do you value your health?  What is it worth?

Do you value your health? What is it worth?

If I ask you the question ‘What’s your health worth?’ I’m guessing you have some kind of pat answer ready. Like: ‘A lot.’ But if I were to push you on it, to get you to really explore the question, what would you come up with? Here’s my Coach’s request for you: Get a...
Fish Compound Hooks Better Sleep

Fish Compound Hooks Better Sleep

An ever-expanding library of data suggests a variety of potential health-improving benefits of omega-3 fatty acids – compounds found abundantly in “fatty fish” such as salmon, herring, and sardines. Previous studies have suggested links between poor sleep and low...
Our farmland nightmare just got worse…

Our farmland nightmare just got worse…

Study shows risky chemical levels in soy higher than we thought Our farmland nightmare just got worse You walk into your local supermarket and a wave of anxiety washes over you. The shelves are mostly picked clean. Cereal, bread, condiments, mixes, jars, cans — nearly...
8 Foods People Think Are Healthy (But Aren’t)

8 Foods People Think Are Healthy (But Aren’t)

BY JESS AINSCOUGH – MAY 8, 2013 1:06 PM EDT Agave Syrup This is one I myself fell for. So many vegans and raw foodists rave about agave that I didn’t really stop and think it could be too good to be true. Agave is a super sweet liquid that is often touted as the...
Stable, Committed Relationship Promotes Heart Health

Stable, Committed Relationship Promotes Heart Health

Among men, a number of published studies report that being married associated with a lower mortality from ischemic heart disease. Sarah Floud, from Oxford University (United Kingdom), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 734,626 women, mean age 60 years, without...
Fruits & Veggies Boost Women’s Cardiovascular Health

Fruits & Veggies Boost Women’s Cardiovascular Health

Previous studies have reported that middle-aged adults whose diet consists of a high proportion of fruits and vegetables are less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.  Michael D. Miedema, from the Minneapolis Heart Institute (Minnesota, USA), and colleagues...
Fish oil could help you kick the habit.

Fish oil could help you kick the habit.

Studies link low levels of the omega 3 acids EPA and DHA from fish oil with reduced psychological health and reduced ability to cope with stress (so be sure to supplement if you aren’t getting enough!) New research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology now...
Cell Phones Linked to Poorer Quality Sperm

Cell Phones Linked to Poorer Quality Sperm

It may be time to take the phone out of your pants pocket, gents. A new study found that the low-level electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that mobile devices emit lowered sperm motility by 8%, and viability by 9% Even while the debate over whether cell phones cause...