Nourishing Wellness Medical Center

Ahh! A new month, a new week, a new day full of vital new energy! What are dreaming about for yourself for this brand new month? For me, I look forward to expanding my organic herb & veggie garden this month and soon, will restart my backyard fermentation funclasses.... Also, this month I will finish my certification as a Kiss the Ground soil advocate to share my love for how we can heal our soil and sequester more carbon into the soil to improve our carbon footprint. Whatever inspires us to grow, learn & March forward, it’s easier when we can recharge our batteries with this beautiful Spring energy! Happy March 2021 to all of you #hellomarch #signsofspring #vitality #gardenlife #nutritionist #naturelover

Doc @healthyagingdoc & I bought a dozen duck eggs at the local farmers market last week and are ready to share this fabulous 3 duck egg omelette together. Here are the many health benefits: Duck eggs are 30-50% larger than a large size hen egg so you get much more protein, fat, Vitamin A, E, D, B-12, Iron, selenium & cholesterol and so much more in one egg. ... Other Health Benefits: Boost brain health from the rich yolk that is loaded with choline~this makes acetylcholine, A key neurotransmitter that supports cognitive function like memory & attention. The higher levels of Vitamin A improve your immunity, skin & eye health. The higher levels of protein, fat and key nutrients will help you feel full and satisfied for hours after eating. the higher cholesterol content means you have more substrate to build your 56 vital hormones that optimize your health. BTW, The cholesterol in any egg is not the root cause of heart disease...the sugar, trans fats & PUFA fats that lead to inflammation & insulin resistance is hornets nest of all degenerative diseases like disease, diabetes etc. Swipe left and learn more and seek out duck eggs and give them a try! Many people sensitive to chicken eggs can enjoy duck eggs just fine. #duckeggs #cholesterolmyth #hearthealthy #nutritiontips #nutritionistapproved #eggs #brainhealth

I have learned from experience to listen to my body and my @ouraring when it says Take it Easy! Recovery days are needed to counterbalance the stress of a hard workout. And a deep breathing practice can also lower resting heart rate, often in a few minutes. Other benefits include; lower blood pressure lower cortisol levels... regulate your autonomic nervous system Increase more oxygen in the blood shift in brain waves from beta to alpha to allow the mind to feel more relaxed. Enjoy a few deep healing breaths today. It’s free medicine for your self care! #ouraring #medicine #selfcare #recoveryday

Meet my lil brother, @baldynfl who spends most of his time as an NFL commentator; however, I am grateful how he ALWAYS makes time for a homemade meatloaf dinner w our dear Mom and me when he’s in LA If your a football fan, check out #baldysbreakdowns to get why he’s going w/ @buccaneers win over @chiefs for today’s #superbowl2021 #family #familydinner #love #baldysbreakdowns

Why Tyrosine rich foods should matter to you! Tyrosine is an amino acid ( AA)involved that produces the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Dopamine is the brain chemical that allows you to think, build self efficacy, focus , pay attention to what really matters, builds perseverance and motivation.... How much Tyrosine do you need? Tyrosine is conditionally essential AA since it can be made by the body if a person consumes enough of the amino acid, phenylalanine. The recommended daily intake of phenylalanine and tyrosine is 11mg per pound. Assuming you gets half your requirement from each amino acid, you can then consume 5.5mg per pound. For example, I weigh 132lbs so I need at least 750 mg of tyrosine and phenylalanine a day or MORE to properly boost my dopamine stores Refer back to this chart to get how well you’re getting your baseline needs met. Tip: It’s a lot easier to get your needs met if you consume nutrient dense foods like grass finished beef, pastured poultry, and some hard aged cheese or kefir. To be focused in your workouts and persevere in the game of life. aim to get your daily dose of tyrosine. Reference and : Www.myfooddata.com

W What an amazing sunset ride home this evening. These beautiful gold, orange, red & rose hues of this sunset stimulate melatonin production to optimize deep sleep. We all carry within a clock set to the basic cycles on Earth: night and day. This clock, called circadian rhythm, helps us stay awake and active when the sun is out, and allow the deep sleep during the night so our cells can carry out basic maintenance & our brain can record sunset memories.... May we all enjoy the beauty of more sunsets and deep, refreshing sleep! #sunset #circadianrhythm #sleep #light

Good days don’t come to you, You should walk to them. ~Rumi Today, I was inspired to take a quick walk to clear my head and get some fresh perspective on an issue before me. It worked wonders! It’s like my feet are a little psychologist So, my intention is to remember the good vibes of this experience... and repeat often!... Our feet were made for walking and just 10 min can optimize your wellness~ #walkingtherapy #takeabreak #freshair #negativeions #positivevibes

Yep! I indulged in some holiday libations... with pleasure and ...no regrets! So, I am mentally ready for the challenge of the 5 day Fasting mimicking diet or FMD. The FMD gives you all the benefits of a longer water fast w/o giving up food. This 5-Day convenient, tasty, plant based meal plan gently guides your body into a fasted state called ketosis and autophagy without starvation or the keto flu.... Doc and I have been doing several FMD rounds a year for the past two years and each time we discover more encouraging results. For example, I noticed the effect of a reduced appetite and stronger self-control can linger on for 2-3 weeks after each cycle. I I am more satisfied with less food than two years ago. Doc lost several pounds of that stubborn visceral fat around his belly. As a result of our positive personal experience + the compelling scientific research behind it, we recommend ProLon to my our clients as an essential tool to help our patientsreset their eating habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle. If you’re curious or interested, DM and I’ll answer your questions. $ave 25.00 on your FMD kit if you order before Wed Jan 6 by 3pm PST. Life rewards those who take fast action! #fastingforhealth #fmd #longevity #health #prolon #motivationmonday #kickstart2021 #firstmondayof2021 #reboot #renewal

First Sunrise of 2021! Starting the year off the way I ended it. Seeking the beauty of the sunrise after Inspirational reading or meditation + a good workout.... These 3 habits are my magical morning trio as a foundation to begin my day & set thus New Year in such a positive direction. I hope to inspire you to be an early mornin #sunriseseeker in 2021! #happynewyear2021 #morningroutine #sunrise #morningglory #readysetcelebrate

If you’re looking for a really good love story please, please watch this tender,deeply touching documentary of an extraordinary friendship between an octopus and a burnt-out filmmaker, Craig Foster looking for a change and meaning in his life. He went diving every day in the Atlantic ocean without a wetsuit, documenting the process of how the human body adapts to cold and builds a primal immune system. He Discovered how free diving in the cold generated new reserves of e...nergy for his mind and body and the creatures of the sea became more receptive to him. I was left in awe with how sentient beings are interconnected and interrelated and depend upon one another for physical and spiritual growth. Everything in nature can be our teacher if we are curious and willing to deepen our relationship w Mother Nature and build compassion for this precious, fragile world. #netflix #myoctupusteacher #octupus #seachangeproject #seachange #mywildteacher #wildernessisprecious

I finished my Wellness Vision for 2021. This is a reflective process I’ve used for myself and our clients for years as a step BEFORE setting goals This tool can help you imagine a bold enough vision of your healthiest self using all your senses to describe what it will look and feel like and why it MATTERS to YOU! After you set your vision, then you can create meaningful goals that will align with your vision for the new year.... Research indicates that a goal that is tied to a compelling vision, is more likely to be achieved. To create a compelling vision, take time to create a self-reflective environment and use the power of your creative imagination to experience what feels most meaningful for you. It can be a liberating and fun experience! Its more fun to share this with a community so DM your email address and I’ll share his tool your way + follow me for tips on how To bring this vision to life via a vision board and meaningful goal setting. #wellnessvision #visionboard #health #healthylifestyle #goalsetting

Winter Solstice Greetings I love the symbolic meaning of this day. It marks the longest hours of darkness and the rebirth of the sun. These last few days of the year hold powerful energy for self reflection and renewal if you slow down and savor the learnings of this crazy year. After tomorrow, the days will become a bit longer as the sun shines brighter each passing day. Without darkness, we would have no contrast or appreciation for the brighter days to come.... But even in darkness, we are never without light, the sun still rises and sets and even and it’s absence the stars can be our guiding light. 2020 has been a year of darkness and yet we’ve all experienced the contrast of what it has meant to bring our own light to the darkness. Today, light a candle and celebrate your inner light & let it shine forth like the sun! #wintersolstice #solstice #letyourlightshine #ritual

Checking my list & checking it twice How can I add some holiday spice... I like the challenge of avoiding overconsumption + being creative with my gifts and talents . We all have so much more within we can offer each other and build community and deeper connections at the same time ... I would love to learn from you ~how you approach this issue? #diy #plasticfree #buynothing #supportlocal #share #bepresent

There are no one size fits all clients. My approach to eating has evolved over time based on my experience, the scientific evidence for what makes a truly nourishing diet and the various client groups that I’ve worked with over 40 years. The one constant is my desire to individualize a clients meal plan to fit within their lifestyle and mindset + their ability to change their behavior and form new habits. when a persons meal plan is working, They feel satisfied after meal...s, they sleep better, they have more steady energy throughout the day, better digestion and moods,too. These are all important indicators that determine your plan is working well for you. #personalizednutrition #nutritioncoaching #nutritionistapproved #eatingwell See more

Time is our most precious resource. If you find yourself saying, I don’t have the time to __________ fill in the blank w/ exercise, cook healthier meals, food prep, etc ~Stop and ask yourself, is this really true? We all have endless distractions that waste our time. There are only 3 Monday’s left in 2020. What meaningful intentions or goals do you want to complete before the year is over...or... ready to start now so you hit the ground running in 2021? If there are health...y habits you want to integrate into your life, why wait till the New Year. Take some action today! If you want to improve your nutrition habits NOW, feel free to DM and I’ll make time for a complementary 25 min call with you this week to get started. Our life is plenty long...if we use it well! #time #motivationalmonday #positivevibes #purpose #trainforlife #timeisprecious

It’s World Soil Day! Yep! Dec 5th is the day to focus attention On why healthy soil matters for the health of all life on this precious planet. Healthy soil=healthy food=a healthy body!... Soil Facts There are more microorganisms in a handful of soil then people on this earth. Healthy soil has the amazing potential to reverse climate change by pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and deep into the soil to nourish all forms of life. Salute your soil by feeding it compost( make your own compost from your food scraps...it’s a way of recycling nutrients and life!) Let your leaves become a living mulch. Grow some herbs or greens to get your hands on soil... it’s good for your microbiome. Go organic w your soil... no more herbicides, pesticides, Round-Up etc!! Support farms and ranches that practice regenerative agriculture like @forceofnaturemeats + @belcampomeatco #worldsoilday2020 #feedthesoil #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #growyourown #healthysoilhealthyplanet #gardener

Are you worried your memory? Do you find it harder to stay on task or get distracted easily? We all do... yet, you can do a simple 20 minute test online test to determine if you have any areas of cognitive concern so you can take early action to optimize brain health. We can send you a link to complete the test in the comfort of your home and get your results back within a few minutes. If you have a PPO insurance, most likely this test will be covered.... If you swipe left you’ll see just one of many research papers that have validated the CNS vital signs test for early detection of cognitive health. Our mantra: Don’t Guess, Just Test! Tag or share this info with someone you know who could benefit. Or DM your questions or email and I can send your more info. #alzheimersawarenessmonth #alzheimers #cognitivehealth #brainhealth #brain #redondobeach #prevention #cnsvitalsigns

I am working on the practice of giving thanks to the earth,water, soil and sun that is infused into the food that I’m about to eat. May it give me strength, health and joy for my days work & increase my love and gratitude for Mother Nature. Amen! #gratitude #nourish #healthyeating #grace

These are just 6 key foods that can optimize cognitive function. They include: All cruciferous vegetables like broccoli cauliflower brussels sprouts and alliums like garlic and onions leafy green veggies like spinach arugula collard greens and lettuce. herbs spices and tease especially green and Matcha tea. wild caught fish especially SMASH :... Salmon mackerel anchovies sardines and herring. All low in mercury. probiotic foods with live active cultures like sauerkraut kimchi pickles miso soup and kombucha. Wild berries, tart cherries grapefruit, lemons and limes. #brainpower #cognitivehealth #alzheimersawareness See more