What is Red Meat? Red meat typically refers to the meat of lamb, beef, and most curiously pork! When you are in a nutritional deficit, your body craves red meat. For example, vegans fresh off the “vegetable only” band wagon usually crave beef, and lamb dishes. Red meat…
Intermittent Fasting 16:8 Day 5 Hunger If you are like me, you are probably used to thinking about what you will be having for breakfast upon waking up. However, that did not happen today. It has only been the 5th day of Intermittent Fasting but today there are no…
Intermittent Fasting Day 4 Sleeping Less I have been getting 6 1/2 Hours of sleep since starting my Intermittent Fasting and I wake up energized! I have noticed that I do not need a stimulant such as coffee to “wake up” but instead consume hot coffee because…
Intermittent Fasting Day 3: How I break my 16:8 Fasting Window? I struggled the past two days with the taste of black coffee. It was unappealing and essentially “ruined” my mornings. Today though, I tried Bulletproof Coffee. I blended freshly brewed Original Bulletproof Coffee with 1/2…
What I Ate on Day 2? What you choose to eat when you are fasting totally depends on your health goals, however, Intermittent Fasting (IF) has been shown to work with ANY diet. It has been used in conjunction with a “regular” diet, vegan, carnivore, keto etc. and…
What Happens as You Age? As you age you are more susceptible to weight gain in unflattering body parts that is difficult, and for most people, virtually impossible to get rid of. Of even more concern is the continual reduction in muscle mass (sarcopenia) leading to frailty and mobility issues…
Is there a link between nipple stimulation and your hormones? Nipple stimulation and breast massages are basic and simple practices used in Tao Tantra that activates your endocrine glands to release hormones and results in naturally balancing your hormones. Pineal Gland The pineal gland releases melatonin, and controls serotonin. These…
What are PolyUnsaturated Fats? PolyUnsaturated Fats consists of foods that are rich in Omega-3s and Omega-6s. These polyunsaturated fats have been shown to have positive effects on the body. Ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s A Study conducted in 2002 demonstrated that not only is it vital…
What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is predominantly found in animal products. Lack of Vitamin B12 leads to many Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms that are discussed in this post. Many of these conditions may not be reversible. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 Pernicious Anemia Thyroid disease Vitilgo Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus…
What is Cortisol? High levels of cortisol production often correlates to high stress levels in your body. Although, to be fair, cortisol is only one factor that is considered in the assessment of stress levels. Foods That Naturally Alleviate Cortisol Production Chronic stress leads you to consume foods that aid…
If you have been diagnosed with of the nine unhealthy tongue syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are foods to cure unhealthy tongue color. The best part of TCM is that they truly believe in the power of foods to heal. In my experience, this type of alternative healing…
What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a “hormone” that is produced in your pineal gland and regulates numerous functions in your body. It is primarily responsible for the regulation of your body’s circadian rhythm. Why do you need Melatonin? In addition to regulating your body’s…
Caffeine is highly addictive and can be consumed in so many delicious ways. The scent of homemade coffee in the mornings is so comforting and is one of the best things about mornings! However, caffeine can be quite damaging when consumed in high doses, consistently. Following are a few of…
What is the Paleo Diet? The Paleo Diet was created to mimic foods that our paleolithic ancestors would consume, before there was mass agriculture. On this premise, it usually exclude grains, mass produced sterilized dairy, and focus instead, on the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, healthy…
What is Sun Gazing? Sun Gazing is the ritual of looking directly at the sunrise or sunset to reap the healing sun gazing benefits of the sun. Sun Gazing Benefits and the Pineal Gland The Pineal Gland, which is located near center-brain, secretes the hormone melatonin. This hormone helps…
Sauteed Spiced Pork Belly and Vegetables is a delicious easy recipe that fits into any of the Low Carb Diets such as Paleo, Whole30, AIP, or Grain Free. The star of this recipe is pastured raw uncured, unsalted, no sugar pork belly, that is sliced into small chunks. It is…
Following are five vitamins and minerals that you are most likely deficient in! These are essential to optimal functioning of our minds and bodies. Magnesium Deficiency You may be deficient in Magnesium and not be aware of it. Magnesium deficiency in our diet has been associated with an increased risk…
What is Chelation? Chelation is a method used for removing heavy metals and minerals from our bodies. The chelating foods/agents “bind” to the heavy metals and minerals and remove them through excretion. Foods can help in chelation of toxic chemicals naturally. Why we should Chelate heavy metals…
What is Vitamin D? It is critical to our health that we increase our awareness of a Vitamin D Deficiency impact on our longevity. Vitamin D is often called nature’s Vitamin. We produce vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun. This vitamin is more like…
We need to be conscientious about getting rid of Endocrine Disruptors from our diets and lifestyle choices as they wreck havoc on our bodies. There are natural endocrine disruptors and synthetic natural endocrine distruptors that we need acquaint ourselves with. Harmful Effects As women, we are exposed to chemicals in…