If you’re a coffee lover who is spending a ton of money on daily takeaway coffees, or a homebrewer with too many morning to-do’s to perfect your morning brew, a Moccamaster coffee brewer can solve all your coffee woes.
If you’re a coffee lover who is spending a ton of money on daily takeaway coffees, or a homebrewer with too many morning to-do’s to perfect your morning brew, a Moccamaster coffee brewer can solve all your coffee woes.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following my journey for a little while, you would most likely have come across the term ‘autophagy’. This term comes up when we discuss topics such as intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting such as the ProLon Diet. But, we haven’t yet taken an in-depth look into what autophagy is, how our bodies do it, and what benefits we can get from inducing autophagy, so today, we are going to do exactly that.
If you’ve been following my journey for a little while, you would most likely have come across the term ‘autophagy’. This term comes up when we discuss topics such as intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting such as the ProLon Diet. But, we haven’t yet taken an in-depth look into what autophagy is, how our bodies do it, and what benefits we can get from inducing autophagy, so today, we are going to do exactly that.
Read MoreAre you overwhelmed by all of the Black Friday sales? Lucky for you, I have put together a round up of my FAVORITE sales for this weekend.
Are you overwhelmed by all of the Black Friday sales? Lucky for you, I have put together a round up of my FAVORITE sales for this weekend.
Read MoreIn the COVID-era of hunkering down and staying sheltered, many of us have experienced little shifts in our waistline. It's perfectly natural, but if you're looking for a healthy, proactive way to nix those pesky pounds, you may want to try a fasting-mimicking diet.
In the COVID-era of hunkering down and staying sheltered, many of us have experienced little shifts in our waistline. It's perfectly natural, but if you're looking for a healthy, proactive way to nix those pesky pounds, you may want to try a fasting-mimicking diet.
Read MoreOver the past couple of years, there has been a growing discussion about the toxins and antinutrients in food. Waking up to the potential health threats in our diet, people are now reading food labels, learning more about food sources, and taking steps to keep their kitchen clear of harmful toxins chemicals. So, what are antinutrients in food and should you avoid them?
Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing discussion about the toxins and antinutrients in food. Waking up to the potential health threats in our diet, people are now reading food labels, learning more about food sources, and taking steps to keep their kitchen clear of harmful toxins chemicals. So, what are antinutrients in food and should you avoid them?
Read MoreFor me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
For me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
It’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
Read MoreFor centuries, mushrooms have been an integral healing aid in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now, medicinal mushrooms are making waves in the medical world, and not just alternative medicine.
For centuries, mushrooms have been an integral healing aid in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now, medicinal mushrooms are making waves in the medical world, and not just alternative medicine.
Read MoreHealing from illness or autoimmune disease requires taking a comprehensive approach. In fact, no single treatment plan fits all, which is why it’s important to research safe alternatives to find the right fit for you.
Healing from illness or autoimmune disease requires taking a comprehensive approach. In fact, no single treatment plan fits all, which is why it’s important to research safe alternatives to find the right fit for you.
Read MoreToxic mold is real and a huge health threat. Part of what makes mold so lethal is that it’s the source of chronic illness that we often don’t even realize is hurting us. How is this possible?
Toxic mold is real and a huge health threat. Part of what makes mold so lethal is that it’s the source of chronic illness that we often don’t even realize is hurting us. How is this possible?
Read MoreGoing to the grocery store can feel more like a case of playing a detective than getting real food. Labels are there to trick us into thinking that we are buying and eating something healthy, when in fact, unless you know how to interpret the actual ingredients on the back, you could be getting tricked into buying something that is not as healthy as you think.
Going to the grocery store can feel more like a case of playing a detective than getting real food. Labels are there to trick us into thinking that we are buying and eating something healthy, when in fact, unless you know how to interpret the actual ingredients on the back, you could be getting tricked into buying something that is not as healthy as you think.
Read MoreEver since I was a little girl I have been fascinated by all the fun tools you can get for your kitchen. There are many that can make your life so much easier and make prep much faster and there are others that, lets face it, just are not worth the money or space they take up. I am sharing my goto list of kitchen tools that I absolute love and use everyday and really thing are must haves for any kitchen.
Ever since I was a little girl I have been fascinated by all the fun tools you can get for your kitchen. There are many that can make your life so much easier and make prep much faster and there are others that, lets face it, just are not worth the money or space they take up. I am sharing my goto list of kitchen tools that I absolute love and use everyday and really thing are must haves for any kitchen.
Read MoreToday I want to talk about leptin. What’s leptin, you ask? The short answer is that leptin is a hormone that’s responsible for weight regulation, metabolism, fat, energy and reproductive functions.
Today I want to talk about leptin. What’s leptin, you ask? The short answer is that leptin is a hormone that’s responsible for weight regulation, metabolism, fat, energy and reproductive functions.
Read MoreOne of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of health is the gut. The gut is essentially a second brain that interacts with our immune system, digestive system, hormones, cognitive function, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Many of us know when something is off; we have stomach issues, fatigue, and overall lower energy, but we don’t know why. Scientists and health experts agree — your gut has something to do with it.
One of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of health is the gut. The gut is essentially a second brain that interacts with our immune system, digestive system, hormones, cognitive function, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Many of us know when something is off; we have stomach issues, fatigue, and overall lower energy, but we don’t know why. Scientists and health experts agree — your gut has something to do with it.
Read MoreAs someone who is immune-compromised since Lyme disease, Co-infections and mold decimated my immune system almost 10 years ago, I am not panicked about Coronavirus COVID-19.
As someone who is immune-compromised since Lyme disease, Co-infections and mold decimated my immune system almost 10 years ago, I am not panicked about Coronavirus COVID-19.
Read MoreWell, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Well, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Read MoreThe HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet promises rapid weight loss—up to a pound a day—with the aid of a pregnancy hormone.
The HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet promises rapid weight loss—up to a pound a day—with the aid of a pregnancy hormone.
Read MoreOur lifestyle habits have a huge impact on our health and the environment. Turns out, what we wear, eat and how we live shapes our carbon footprint. The great thing is that it’s easier than ever to start living sustainably and helping the environment at the same time!
Our lifestyle habits have a huge impact on our health and the environment. Turns out, what we wear, eat and how we live shapes our carbon footprint. The great thing is that it’s easier than ever to start living sustainably and helping the environment at the same time!
Read MoreIt’s time to go fully organic. While you may be eating organic foods, sleeping on organic sheets and soaking up all the amazing benefits of living organic, have you ever stopped to think about your wardrobe?
It’s time to go fully organic. While you may be eating organic foods, sleeping on organic sheets and soaking up all the amazing benefits of living organic, have you ever stopped to think about your wardrobe?
Read MoreIn the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
In the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
Read MoreErika Schlick-Sinclair became an IIN Certified Health Coach after a personal struggle with Lyme Disease, Mold Illness and Multiple Autoimmune Diseases. Her journey to health is covered in her blog The Trail To Health, which also serves as a guide and resource for other people dealing with chronic conditions. In addition to pursuing knowledge about ways for people to heal she enjoys going to the beach, snuggling with her adorable French Bulldogs and spending time with her friends and family.
I am here to be your trail guide on the unpaved trail to healing. I have healed myself and am in remission from Lyme Disease, Multiple Autoimmune Diseases and a myriad of other conditions from food allergies, toxic mold, detoxing from heavy metals, leaky gut, etc. I’ve worked with some of the best doctors in the San Francisco bay area and Los Angeles and received my health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. There are a lot of options on your path towards healing and I am here to share in my knowledge to help you recover and gain your life back. Learn More
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