You may be someone who has suffered from and overcome a chronic health condition. Or perhaps you haven’t faced extreme challenges with your health, but just generally aspire to lead and live a very healthy life. Regardless of the reason behind your interests, the important point is that you have a passion for health.
You may be someone who has suffered from and overcome a chronic health condition. Or perhaps you haven’t faced extreme challenges with your health, but just generally aspire to lead and live a very healthy life. Regardless of the reason behind your interests, the important point is that you have a passion for health.
Read MoreLyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi. Untreated, it can cause headaches, brain fog, arthritis, rashes, heart palpitations, severe fatigue, and even facial paralysis. It was officially discovered in 1975. So why is it that we still don't have an accurate test to diagnose it? Why do those who suffer from it often go years without a proper diagnosis, simply because their test results come back negative?
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi. Untreated, it can cause headaches, brain fog, arthritis, rashes, heart palpitations, severe fatigue, and even facial paralysis. It was officially discovered in 1975. So why is it that we still don't have an accurate test to diagnose it? Why do those who suffer from it often go years without a proper diagnosis, simply because their test results come back negative?
Read MoreIt has been over 3 weeks since I got my first Pfizer Vaccine and so far so good! I, fortunately, only had one minor side effect and no other reactions to it. I am scheduled to get my second dose this coming Friday so I am looking forward to being immunized and starting to reintegrate into life again.
It has been over 3 weeks since I got my first Pfizer Vaccine and so far so good! I, fortunately, only had one minor side effect and no other reactions to it. I am scheduled to get my second dose this coming Friday so I am looking forward to being immunized and starting to reintegrate into life again.
Read MoreIn the Lyme community there is great skepticism on big pharma, the CDC and the medical system in general and rightfully so! Those of us with Lyme have been continually let down by all of them and left to deal with our chronic and debilitating condition on our own or with the few good doctors that actually want to help us.
In the Lyme community there is great skepticism on big pharma, the CDC and the medical system in general and rightfully so! Those of us with Lyme have been continually let down by all of them and left to deal with our chronic and debilitating condition on our own or with the few good doctors that actually want to help us.
Read MoreWhether you are an early riser or you struggle to get out of bed before 10am, we can all benefit from a good morning routine. But sometimes, no matter what our intentions, the morning gets away from us and we find ourselves fighting to catch up and correct our day. That’s why I’m going to share with you my top 10 ways to improve your morning routine so that you can start your day right, every day.
Whether you are an early riser or you struggle to get out of bed before 10am, we can all benefit from a good morning routine. But sometimes, no matter what our intentions, the morning gets away from us and we find ourselves fighting to catch up and correct our day. That’s why I’m going to share with you my top 10 ways to improve your morning routine so that you can start your day right, every day.
Read MoreCollagen has become a hot topic in the beauty industry due to its ability to promote skin elasticity. Health and wellness gurus are also enamored with its ability to promote bone and joint health. But is there any truth to all this hype? As it turns out, yes!
Collagen has become a hot topic in the beauty industry due to its ability to promote skin elasticity. Health and wellness gurus are also enamored with its ability to promote bone and joint health. But is there any truth to all this hype? As it turns out, yes!
Read MoreAs with anything new in life, changing your diet to eliminate gluten can be really challenging at first, and learning what to cook, or what you can and can’t eat, can make it feel impossible to get started. But you don’t have to go it alone! Whether you’re new to being gluten free or you have lots of allergens to accommodate, today I’m going to tell you about 6 certified gluten free meal delivery services that can help you on your way to achieving a happier and healthier diet.
As with anything new in life, changing your diet to eliminate gluten can be really challenging at first, and learning what to cook, or what you can and can’t eat, can make it feel impossible to get started. But you don’t have to go it alone! Whether you’re new to being gluten free or you have lots of allergens to accommodate, today I’m going to tell you about 6 certified gluten free meal delivery services that can help you on your way to achieving a happier and healthier diet.
Read MoreWe have already discussed the amazing benefits of a paleo diet on the blog and I truly hope this helped you to understand the ways your body can thrive when eating paleo. But of course, I understand that at first, this change to your diet may seem like it’s driving up your grocery bill more than your previous eating habits. So today, I’d like to share with you my top ten ways to eat paleo on a budget.
We have already discussed the amazing benefits of a paleo diet on the blog and I truly hope this helped you to understand the ways your body can thrive when eating paleo. But of course, I understand that at first, this change to your diet may seem like it’s driving up your grocery bill more than your previous eating habits. So today, I’d like to share with you my top ten ways to eat paleo on a budget.
Read MoreIf you’re a coffee lover who is spending a ton of money on daily takeaway coffees, or a homebrewer with too many morning to-do’s to perfect your morning brew, a Moccamaster coffee brewer can solve all your coffee woes.
If you’re a coffee lover who is spending a ton of money on daily takeaway coffees, or a homebrewer with too many morning to-do’s to perfect your morning brew, a Moccamaster coffee brewer can solve all your coffee woes.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following my journey for a little while, you would most likely have come across the term ‘autophagy’. This term comes up when we discuss topics such as intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting such as the ProLon Diet. But, we haven’t yet taken an in-depth look into what autophagy is, how our bodies do it, and what benefits we can get from inducing autophagy, so today, we are going to do exactly that.
If you’ve been following my journey for a little while, you would most likely have come across the term ‘autophagy’. This term comes up when we discuss topics such as intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting such as the ProLon Diet. But, we haven’t yet taken an in-depth look into what autophagy is, how our bodies do it, and what benefits we can get from inducing autophagy, so today, we are going to do exactly that.
Read MoreIn the COVID-era of hunkering down and staying sheltered, many of us have experienced little shifts in our waistline. It's perfectly natural, but if you're looking for a healthy, proactive way to nix those pesky pounds, you may want to try a fasting-mimicking diet.
In the COVID-era of hunkering down and staying sheltered, many of us have experienced little shifts in our waistline. It's perfectly natural, but if you're looking for a healthy, proactive way to nix those pesky pounds, you may want to try a fasting-mimicking diet.
Read MoreOver the past couple of years, there has been a growing discussion about the toxins and antinutrients in food. Waking up to the potential health threats in our diet, people are now reading food labels, learning more about food sources, and taking steps to keep their kitchen clear of harmful toxins chemicals. So, what are antinutrients in food and should you avoid them?
Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing discussion about the toxins and antinutrients in food. Waking up to the potential health threats in our diet, people are now reading food labels, learning more about food sources, and taking steps to keep their kitchen clear of harmful toxins chemicals. So, what are antinutrients in food and should you avoid them?
Read MoreFor me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
For me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
It’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
Read MoreFor centuries, mushrooms have been an integral healing aid in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now, medicinal mushrooms are making waves in the medical world, and not just alternative medicine.
For centuries, mushrooms have been an integral healing aid in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now, medicinal mushrooms are making waves in the medical world, and not just alternative medicine.
Read MoreHealing from illness or autoimmune disease requires taking a comprehensive approach. In fact, no single treatment plan fits all, which is why it’s important to research safe alternatives to find the right fit for you.
Healing from illness or autoimmune disease requires taking a comprehensive approach. In fact, no single treatment plan fits all, which is why it’s important to research safe alternatives to find the right fit for you.
Read MoreToxic mold is real and a huge health threat. Part of what makes mold so lethal is that it’s the source of chronic illness that we often don’t even realize is hurting us. How is this possible?
Toxic mold is real and a huge health threat. Part of what makes mold so lethal is that it’s the source of chronic illness that we often don’t even realize is hurting us. How is this possible?
Read MoreGoing 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 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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