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Preventing Suicide With Awareness, Intervention, and Hope
Preventing Suicide With Awareness, Intervention, and Hope According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 132 people in the U.S. die each day by suicide. For every suicide, there are 25 attempts. Suicide can be prevented, and prevention begins with recognizing the warning signs and knowing when itโs time to...
Avocado Banana Pancakes | Heart Healthy Recipes
Heart Healthy:ย Avocado Banana Pancakes When youโre dealing with heart/blood profile complications, your diet is more important than ever!ย Choosing foods that are healthy and rich in micronutrients can lay the groundwork for a turn around in your health.ย January is National Blood Donation month and we are focused on equipping...
New Year Goal Setting
New Year Goal Setting 2021 is finally over!ย It's a new year, and for many, 2022 couldn't come soon enough!ย If you're still jumping for joy, great, exercise is good for you.ย Now, a new year for many comes with a resolution.ย No matter what your resolution is, we hope...
Foods For Boosting Immune Function
Nobody likes getting sick.ย From Grandma to research labs, years of research and trial & error have been devoted to boosting our bodyโs natural ability to fight off sickness.ย Through modern medicine, we have been able to discover how our immune system works and the vitamins and nutrients it needs...
High Blood Pressure Causes MORE!
It doesn't end with high blood pressure! High blood pressure is a major underlying cause of many serious health risks, including: Heart attackย โ High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. Strokeย โ High blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the...
Heart Healthy: Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
Heart Healthy: Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup When youโre dealing with heart/blood profile complications, your diet is more important than ever!ย Choosing foods that are healthy and rich in micronutrients can lay the groundwork for a turn around in your health.ย January is National Blood Donation month and we are...
Diet, Toxicity, and Children
Diet, Toxicity, and Their Effect on Children Through Adulthood: The Hormone Connection Children are less healthy now than they were a few decades ago. I find increasing numbers of young people with a wider range of medical problems. Frequently, they are over-using prescription and over-the-counter medications. Significant diseases in children...
Sugar Disorders
Sugar Disorders Most people think โsugar disordersโ is another term for diabetes, but what leads up to diabetes can cause many problems, even before you get to the โdiabeticโ issues. Decreased circulation with increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness, etc., as well as numbness and tingling in the extremities...
Clinical Nutrition Perspective on Cognitive Decline
Sharon's take: Clinical Nutrition Perspective on Cognitive Decline June is Alzheimer's Disease (AD) awareness month. The thought of any cognitive decline or even "brain fog" can cause significant anxiety, and not just because we fear the loss of qualities that make us, "us," but because we feel helpless in the...
Nutritionist Approved Oktoberfest Stew
Sharon-Approved Nutrition: Oktober Fest Stew Cooler weather means easy-cooking soups and stews, which I love! This deconstructed take on sausage and peppers is almost unbelievably easy, and can be made crockpot in 2 hours if you're pressed for time! The recipe is gluten free, rich in protein and whole grains,...
Nutritionist Approved Pumpkin Loaf!
Sharon-Approved Nutrition: Pumpkin Loaf Low carb and high fiber bread that's great served warm in the morning Ingredients 3 Cups of almond flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder (aluminum free) 1 tsp stevia extract (liquid is good) 3 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp...
Butternut Mac (Vegan, Gluten-free Optional)
Butternut Mac(Vegan, Gluten-free Optional) Another dish for the holiday table! This vegan mac and "cheese" is made with a butternut and coconut milk sauce. To make this recipe gluten free, just select your favorite gluten free pasta. Ingredients 2 cups of cubed Butternut Squash ยผ cup of Alternative Milk (Almond...