Many people find getting a good night’s sleep difficult, and having a snack before bed may help if you are one of them. It is vital, however, to choose the right snack because salty, fatty or spicy foods can keep you awake. If you are having trouble relaxing and sleeping, try [...]
If you are one of the approximately 32 million Americans with food allergies, you may be very careful about what you eat and the possibility of cross-contamination. You may already be aware that eating foods you are allergic to can cause inflammation. Foods causing you to experience an allergic reaction can also affect your [...]
There is a definite relationship between the food you eat and how you can feel both physically and mentally. Changes in your diet may help you feel less stressed, anxious, and depressed because neurotransmitters in your gut constantly send health signals to your brain. Whole Foods Stop before you grab that hot dog, lunch [...]
Learn about the wellness benefits of drinking herbal tea on Sunday, Feb 27th, 2022 from 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory in Milwaukee. This event is hosted by Urbal Tea, which is a Milwaukee-based herbal tea company. Learn about herbalism & try some tea while you visit the Tropical Dome! Learn [...]
A recent study of nearly 500,000 people by researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia has shown a genetic relationship between mood and gut health. The researchers have confirmed a link between depression and stomach ulcers. Dr. Yeda Wu of IBM has indicated that this finding shows the need for a holistic approach to caring [...]
Unraveling the Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health There is an undeniable connection between mental and physical health. If you are struggling with physical health issues, then it is natural for your emotional health to suffer. The opposite is also true. If you are struggling with mental health issues, you can start experiencing more physical [...]
The serotonin receptors in our bodies directly affect different neurological and biological processes that involve cognition, learning, memory, anxiety, mood, among other processes. However, did you know that 90% of the serotonin receptors in your body are located in the gastrointestinal tract? So there is a definite connection between the quality of the foods we [...]
Holiday Eating Tips By Stacey Nye, PhD, FAED Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many of my clients have a similar concern: How to handle all the food usually present at large family holiday events. Hopefully, these tips will help get you through with little stress and much enjoyment. Tip # 1 Eat [...]
Do You Have a Safe House? I recently presented a workshop at a local spa on healing disconnected eating. As a guest presenter my husband and I were treated to a weekend of complimentary food, exercise classes and other presentations by the spa’s staff. He attended a workshop given by the staff nutritionist on eating [...]
Love to Shop? I love to shop. I love clothes, jewelry, and makeup. I read InStyle magazine and the Sephora cosmetics catalogue from cover to cover, pouring over every detail about the colors, fabrics, designers and cost. Style and fashion is one of my hobbies, and I love a good designer bargain, wearing bright [...]
