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- Are You Taking Care of Your Heart? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Linda DiBellaWhile I was at the Institute for Functional Medicine Convention a couple of weeks ago, I got to listen to Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a cardiologist from Southern California and the winner of the Linus Pauling award this year for her outstanding work. I just finished reading her book, The Heart Speaks, ...
Views: 1351 - 6 Reasons Why Eating Locally is a Holistic Practice - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Linda DiBellaThis is the time of year when the farmer’s markets start popping up and depending on where you are, you may have access to quite a variety of produce and locally produced foods. And while sometimes it’s much easier to run into the grocery store for the items you need, there are some far ...
Views: 875 - All Disease Begins in the Gut - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Linda DiBella“All disease begins in the gut.” ~Hippocrates Although it’s been over two thousand years since Hippocrates made this statement, it has never been as true as it is today. Our digestive tracts are passageways through one end of the body to the other that for the most part, provide a barrier ...
Views: 3954 - Why Diets Work - and Don't - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Linda DiBellaIf you’ve ever tried to lose weight, then you’re probably familiar with the vast number of dieting books on the market. Every author promises that you will lose weight on their diet. And in many respects this is true. In fact, every diet can be backed up by people who have shed weight while ...
Views: 927 - Eat the Cheese - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Linda DiBellaNot long ago, I was on an online forum where someone who had given up dairy products was talking about the fact that she was craving cheese. But what struck me about this was that she was feeling bad about it. I very seldom eat dairy either and about a month ago, I had a craving for cheese. So ...
Views: 844 - Fast Food is Anything But - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Linda DiBellaIt’s a New Year and you may have made some resolutions, like losing weight or eating healthier. And maybe you’ve decided that to do it right, you need to make drastic changes. What frequently happens when someone decides to go this route is that they get overwhelmed and they give up shortly ...
Views: 970 - Eating While Under the Influence - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Linda DiBellaNo doubt you’re heard of driving while ‘under the influence’. Well, as dangerous as this can be, because it implies that you’re driving while physically and mentally impaired, I would like to suggest that eating while under the influence is equally as detrimental. However, the influence I ...
Views: 978 - Pick Your Poison - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Linda DiBellaIt’s become apparent to me based on the talks I’ve given and clients that I’ve coached that people are fascinated with the topic of sugar. Even if the talk isn’t focused on sugar, it’s the subject on which we invariably spend the most time. They want to know which sweeteners are the safest and ...
Views: 996 - Dairy, Dairy, Quite Contrary - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Linda DiBellaDairy - including milk, cheese, yogurt, etc., is a hot topic of debate and I’ve heard and read the very passionate views on both sides. For those of you who have been consuming dairy on a regular basis all your life, the thought of giving it up may seem impossible, understandably. My views and ...
Views: 947 - The Inconvenience of Conveniences - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Linda DiBellaIsn’t it Ironic? With all the modern day technology and conveniences available to us today, designed to make our lives better, we’re getting heavier and sicker. It seems what we’re saving in time we’re paying for with our health in the form of excess weight and the risk of type 2 diabetes, ...
Views: 820 - The Skinny on Fats in the Diet - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Linda DiBellaAfter talking about body composition last week and how a high percentage of body fat can poorly influence overall health, I decided it was important to clarify the role of fat in the diet. If you’ve been confused about what type and how much fat to include in your diet, you’re not alone. Yet ...
Views: 1001 - Does This Diet Make Me Look Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Linda DiBellaToday in the United States, ~35% of the adult population is considered obese and this number is expected to reach 50% by 2030. This is a sobering statistic. Even more worrisome is the rising rate of obesity among children and the potential for early onset of chronic diseases like type 2 ...
Views: 1242 - Time Saving Tips to Stay on a Healthy Track - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Linda DiBellaYou’ve probably been there before. You begin with every intention to lead a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising and then life gets in the way. The kids get sick, or you have to work late to meet an unexpected deadline, or a friend calls and needs help. Whatever the reason is, it ...
Views: 943 - Your Brain on Food - What to Eat for Optimal Brain Health - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Linda DiBellaWhen we think about our diets, we usually think of them in terms of cardiovascular health, strong bones and muscles, our energy levels, and our overall weight. But what about brain fitness? Wouldn't it make sense that if a healthy diet can enhance and strengthen how we perform physically, that ...
Views: 1211 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Linda DiBellaOur thoughts are things that create our realities. What we think strongly influences our emotions and where we vibrate at an emotional level will determine what we attract into our lives. For example, if we're living in a state of anger, hatred, and resentment, then we will attract this type of ...
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