Going to the grocery store can feel more like a case of playing a detective than getting real food. Labels are there to trick us into thinking that we are buying and eating something healthy, when in fact, unless you know how to interpret the actual ingredients on the back, you could be getting tricked into buying something that is not as healthy as you think.
Going to the grocery store can feel more like a case of playing a detective than getting real food. Labels are there to trick us into thinking that we are buying and eating something healthy, when in fact, unless you know how to interpret the actual ingredients on the back, you could be getting tricked into buying something that is not as healthy as you think.
Read MoreEver since I was a little girl I have been fascinated by all the fun tools you can get for your kitchen. There are many that can make your life so much easier and make prep much faster and there are others that, lets face it, just are not worth the money or space they take up. I am sharing my goto list of kitchen tools that I absolute love and use everyday and really thing are must haves for any kitchen.
Ever since I was a little girl I have been fascinated by all the fun tools you can get for your kitchen. There are many that can make your life so much easier and make prep much faster and there are others that, lets face it, just are not worth the money or space they take up. I am sharing my goto list of kitchen tools that I absolute love and use everyday and really thing are must haves for any kitchen.
Read MoreToday I want to talk about leptin. What’s leptin, you ask? The short answer is that leptin is a hormone that’s responsible for weight regulation, metabolism, fat, energy and reproductive functions.
Today I want to talk about leptin. What’s leptin, you ask? The short answer is that leptin is a hormone that’s responsible for weight regulation, metabolism, fat, energy and reproductive functions.
Read MoreOne of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of health is the gut. The gut is essentially a second brain that interacts with our immune system, digestive system, hormones, cognitive function, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Many of us know when something is off; we have stomach issues, fatigue, and overall lower energy, but we don’t know why. Scientists and health experts agree — your gut has something to do with it.
One of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of health is the gut. The gut is essentially a second brain that interacts with our immune system, digestive system, hormones, cognitive function, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Many of us know when something is off; we have stomach issues, fatigue, and overall lower energy, but we don’t know why. Scientists and health experts agree — your gut has something to do with it.
Read MoreAs someone who is immune-compromised since Lyme disease, Co-infections and mold decimated my immune system almost 10 years ago, I am not panicked about Coronavirus COVID-19.
As someone who is immune-compromised since Lyme disease, Co-infections and mold decimated my immune system almost 10 years ago, I am not panicked about Coronavirus COVID-19.
Read MoreWell, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Well, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Read MoreThe HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet promises rapid weight loss—up to a pound a day—with the aid of a pregnancy hormone.
The HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet promises rapid weight loss—up to a pound a day—with the aid of a pregnancy hormone.
Read MoreOur lifestyle habits have a huge impact on our health and the environment. Turns out, what we wear, eat and how we live shapes our carbon footprint. The great thing is that it’s easier than ever to start living sustainably and helping the environment at the same time!
Our lifestyle habits have a huge impact on our health and the environment. Turns out, what we wear, eat and how we live shapes our carbon footprint. The great thing is that it’s easier than ever to start living sustainably and helping the environment at the same time!
Read MoreIt’s time to go fully organic. While you may be eating organic foods, sleeping on organic sheets and soaking up all the amazing benefits of living organic, have you ever stopped to think about your wardrobe?
It’s time to go fully organic. While you may be eating organic foods, sleeping on organic sheets and soaking up all the amazing benefits of living organic, have you ever stopped to think about your wardrobe?
Read MoreIn the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
In the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
Read MoreIf so, we need to chat. I know you might adore your memory foam mattress, but it could actually be the source of your symptoms.
If so, we need to chat. I know you might adore your memory foam mattress, but it could actually be the source of your symptoms.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that our dogs are our best friends. When it comes to diets, shouldn’t theirs be as important as ours? The bottom line is that whether we have two legs or four, food is fuel.
It’s no secret that our dogs are our best friends. When it comes to diets, shouldn’t theirs be as important as ours? The bottom line is that whether we have two legs or four, food is fuel.
Read MoreFasting spans across most religions and cultures, and is proven to promote many mental and physical health benefits. Additionally, fasting is a way of managing weight and promoting weight loss.
Fasting spans across most religions and cultures, and is proven to promote many mental and physical health benefits. Additionally, fasting is a way of managing weight and promoting weight loss.
Read MoreChronic illness changes you in more ways then anyone could imagine. Not only does it change you profoundly, it changes your relationships, your friendships, your interest and how you have fun.
Chronic illness changes you in more ways then anyone could imagine. Not only does it change you profoundly, it changes your relationships, your friendships, your interest and how you have fun.
Read MoreI have been in remission from Lyme Disease for about 2.5 years and it feels so great to have my life back. You can read all about How I Healed From Lyme, but in this post I want to cover all the maintenance I do with my health and lifestyle to make sure I never have to deal with Lyme Disease again.
I have been in remission from Lyme Disease for about 2.5 years and it feels so great to have my life back. You can read all about How I Healed From Lyme, but in this post I want to cover all the maintenance I do with my health and lifestyle to make sure I never have to deal with Lyme Disease again.
Read MoreA recap of my 7 year journey healing from Lyme disease and all the modalities I tried to get into remission.
A recap of my 7 year journey healing from Lyme disease and all the modalities I tried to get into remission.
Read MoreIn the past 7 years that I have been healing from Lyme disease, I have come to realize there are some key components that must be addressed in order to fully heal.
In the past 7 years that I have been healing from Lyme disease, I have come to realize there are some key components that must be addressed in order to fully heal.
Read MoreSpring has sprung! We’re officially in the freshest season of the year, where everything is blossoming and starting anew. Isn’t it glorious? Sure, it’s all fine and dandy until you’re standing in the grocery line and someone has a sneeze attack all over you.
Spring has sprung! We’re officially in the freshest season of the year, where everything is blossoming and starting anew. Isn’t it glorious? Sure, it’s all fine and dandy until you’re standing in the grocery line and someone has a sneeze attack all over you.
Read MoreWe can make valiant efforts to live our healthiest life by eating the right foods and choosing green products. However, no matter how committed we are to living a clean life, toxins are all around us. We encounter them on a daily basis, so it’s important to have the resources to minimize our overall toxic load.
We can make valiant efforts to live our healthiest life by eating the right foods and choosing green products. However, no matter how committed we are to living a clean life, toxins are all around us. We encounter them on a daily basis, so it’s important to have the resources to minimize our overall toxic load.
Read MoreIf you have gluten sensitivity, celiac disease or have chosen to go gluten-free, you’ve likely done all the legwork to sweep your pantry of any gluten sources.
If you have gluten sensitivity, celiac disease or have chosen to go gluten-free, you’ve likely done all the legwork to sweep your pantry of any gluten sources.
Read MoreErika Schlick-Sinclair became an IIN Certified Health Coach after a personal struggle with Lyme Disease, Mold Illness and Multiple Autoimmune Diseases. Her journey to health is covered in her blog The Trail To Health, which also serves as a guide and resource for other people dealing with chronic conditions. In addition to pursuing knowledge about ways for people to heal she enjoys going to the beach, snuggling with her adorable French Bulldogs and spending time with her friends and family.
I am here to be your trail guide on the unpaved trail to healing. I have healed myself and am in remission from Lyme Disease, Multiple Autoimmune Diseases and a myriad of other conditions from food allergies, toxic mold, detoxing from heavy metals, leaky gut, etc. I’ve worked with some of the best doctors in the San Francisco bay area and Los Angeles and received my health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. There are a lot of options on your path towards healing and I am here to share in my knowledge to help you recover and gain your life back. Learn More
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