by Micki Contini | Oct 1, 2013 | Food, Health, Recipes
Nuts can be a great addition to just about anyones diet. Just a few points to add to this graphic: peanuts are often contaminated with aflatoxin, a potent human carcinogen, so it’s a good idea to try almond or some other kind of nut butter. If you add some salt to... by Micki Contini | Jun 17, 2013 | Food, Health, Hormones, Stress
Kicking the caffeine habit can be incredibly difficult but well worth the effort. Your sleep will be longer and of higher quality and your overall health will improve. Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that can last up to seven hours. For people who have liver problems... by Micki Contini | Apr 2, 2013 | Health, Hormones, Weight Loss
“Eat More Fiber.” “Do you Get Enough Fiber?” How many times have you heard that before? You know it’s important to consume fiber rich foods every day, but do you know why? What is Fiber? Fiber is the part of foods that your body... by Micki Contini | Feb 12, 2013 | Health, Stress, Weight Loss
Are your favorite jeans getting tight and you don’t know why? Even though stress has no calories, it can dramatically contribute to weight gain. Yes, you read that right, stress causes you to gain fat. Whether we’re stressed because of constant, crazy demands at... by Micki Contini | Jan 22, 2013 | Health, Water, Weight Loss
Most people don’t drink enough water or realize it’s crucial to their health. A human being can live weeks, sometimes months without food. That same human deprived of water would be lucky to survive 3 days. Depending on body-weight and age, water makes up... by Micki Contini | Jan 22, 2013 | Health, Hormones
Why are so many doctors still prescribing synthetic hormones without testing first? If you’ve gone to your doctor for menopausal symptoms, you know what I’m talking about. Based on a few symptoms you could be walking out with a prescription for drugs. I use the word... by Micki Contini | Jan 22, 2013 | Health, Stress, Weight Loss
Getting a good night’s is important for a number of reasons. According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, chronic sleep loss can contribute to weight gain, high blood pressure, and a weakening of the immune system. On the other hand, good sleeping habits... by Micki Contini | Jan 22, 2013 | Breakfast, Dinner, Food, Health, Lunch, Recipes
A delicious, Nutrient Dense Veggie Broth with Amazing Health Benefits This pot of yum is high in potassium and numerous trace minerals that are often depleted in our daily life. Sipping this nutrient-rich stock is like giving your body an internal spa treatment. Drink... by Micki Contini | Dec 5, 2012 | Endocrine Disruptors, Food, Health, Hormones, Weight Loss
Endocrine disruptors disrupt the endocrine system. What is the endocrine system? The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and hormones that control many of the body’s functions from conception through adulthood and into old age, including the development of... 