Month off from Posting
Wishing all of you a fantastic April. I plan to write a new article in May. 🙂
Author: Carolyn Bivans RDN
Your Microbiome Matters
I’m not sure why I’ve run into so many articles about the gut microbiome recently, but I figured the information was worth passing on. Here are two articles for your perusal. First up, this article from Psychology Today on how stress and the microbiome are connected, addresses the issue of the changes stress can cause […]
Catching Some Z’s
Since good sleep is crucial to our overall well being, here are a few articles to help you make some dietary changes to get a better night’s sleep! Enjoy! https://bestlifeonline.com/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0223p34.shtml
Happy New Year 2025!
I am no fan of “New Year’s Resolutions” (mostly because they are short lived and prone to failure), but I am always happy to help my clients make true lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being, changes that are permanent and lasting. So for real “no gimmicks, resolution-free” help with your health and wellness goals, […]
Living With: Menopause
You’re *over 40, and at some point in this decade, the first hot flash/night sweat occurs and you wonder if it’s just a fluke. Then, their frequency increases, and before you know it, the other symptoms follow (feminine dryness, irregular periods, mood changes, sleep disturbances, depleted energy, brain fog). Shortly thereafter, when your last period […]
Keep It Local: Color and Style Analysis by Annette
I love to support local businesses, not only ones that are directly health/nutrition related, but also ones that complement health and wellness. Today I want to highlight one such complementary local business. Annette Byman is a professional color and style analyst. After a highly successful career working for one of the foremost image consulting companies […]
Mailing List Update
As of October 1, 2024, all inactive clientele have been removed from my mailing list. If you are a former client of mine and would like to continue receiving my monthly emails, please contact me and I will add you back onto my mailing list. Thank you!
Nutrition Fads That Didn’t Age Well
There certainly are no shortage of fads in the world of nutrition, and this article touches on five of those fads, all of which were spectacular failures. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/5-outdated-nutrition-trends-we-cringe-at-now From the article, in order: From the beginning of my career, I have always steered my patients away from all forms of nutrition fads. It is still […]
MOVIN’ ON UP – Office Relocation Starting September 1, 2024
My office has moved, not to the East Side, but to a new facility just across Vanderbilt Beach Road from my previous location. New address: 2240 Venetian Court, Unit A, Naples FL 34109 My office is inside of the Gulf Coast Spine and Sport chiropractic clinic. Nothing about my business is changing, other than the […]
Recipe Roundup: Adapting a Smoothie Recipe
How many times have you encountered a recipe, only to be discouraged that it won’t work for you? While not every recipe can be altered, some certainly can be adapted to accommodate your particular dietary needs. Here is an example of a recipe that could easily be altered in a couple different ways. Pumpkin Cheesecake […]