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Protein First: The Secret to Feeling Satisfied, Strong, and In Control of Food
Protein is one of the main building blocks of the body. It is composed of amino acids, which are used by the body for structure (like muscle), storage, transport, enzymes, hormones, immune antibodies, neurotransmitters, and more. These factors are what makes things happen in the body at both cellular and larger levels. Dietary protein helps…
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How to tell your ancient primal body to release weight
Your body was designed thousands of years ago for an ancient world. It is highly evolved with complex survival systems, but speaks and understands only a basic language. These systems break into three main categories: You must speak to your body in this basic language if you want it to align with your goals. To…
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Why I don’t like food tracking
When it comes to weight loss, two of the most common strategies are calorie counting and limiting food choices. Both methods can be effective, but they approach the goal of reducing calorie intake in very different ways: The choice between calorie counting and limiting food choices depends on your personality, lifestyle, and preferences. If you…
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Self-Love Parenting: Dream Big and Take Action
Loving yourself is not just about sweetness and indulgences. Think of a loving parent: they don’t only hand out treats or say “yes” to every whim. They encourage their child to dream big and to keep going when they stumble. Loving yourself should be no different. But let’s be honest—many of us don’t even know…
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Life Gets Better with Magic
The fact that we are alive is extraordinary. We can get so caught up in our pain or the day to day grind that we forget. And when we lose sight, we lose the magic of being alive. For much of human history, religion—from earth-based practices to Christianity—brought magic into our lives. But for many,…
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Pros and Cons of Ozempic: Allowing a “Pause” and How to Maintain Muscle
Medications like Ozempic act to mimic the effects of GLP-1 in the body, a hormone naturally produced in the gut that plays a key role in regulating blood sugar and appetite. These medications have been remarkably effective at weight loss, however they do have some downsides. I attended a recent panel discussion where doctors were…
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It starts by believing it’s possible
Each of us has pieces that we keep hidden. Maybe we are ashamed or embarrassed of these aspects. Sometime in our early years we learn that parts of ourselves are not acceptable. We learn how to hide these pieces so that we can be accepted by the tribe. For most of human history, being accepted…
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Unlock Your Body’s Natural Fat-Burning Power
We find the taste of sweet and starchiness highly desirable. Back in ancestral times, these carbohydrate-heavy foods provided the energy we needed for survival. Calories were scarce so our bodies were wired to crave them. Harvest-time right before the lean days of winter was rich in carbohydrate-laden grains and fruit. As such, the taste of…
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Why I Believe in Energy Healing
Biology was my favorite subject in high school. The study of life – I can’t imagine anything more intriguing!? In college I studied psychology and biology and where they intersected as neuroscience. I had not discovered grit, so I talked myself out of trying hard enough to pursue medical school. After college, I moved to…
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Why rest is SO important
This past month has been a hard time for me. After 4 long years, I finally finalized my divorce and all the emotional and financial worries that entails. I am also going through a restructuring at work, as well as the usual struggles of parenting teens and dating. I have found that I don’t have…
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