In functional nutrition, we use the 3 tiers framework to help us address the terrain of the body and the nutrition and lifestyle foundations first, before moving on to specifically address the dysfunction. Here’s an illustration to help explain the tiers as a staircase.
It’s Health Coach Week (January 11th to 17th), so I wanted to share some tidbits with you on what makes the health coach approach to health and healing different. The main role of health coaches is to bridge the gap between doctors and patients. Doctors rarely have the time, resources, or training to help patients build …
I teach workshops frequently as an Integrative RDN and love when attendees ask questions. Sometimes they put me on the spot and for me, it’s such a great opportunity to set the record straight on nutrition myths and misconceptions, go back to the research/science on some issues, and to state my professional/personal thoughts to answer …
The holidays are filled with family, friends, and lots and lots of food. If you’re doing the cooking and baking, invite others to help you. If you’re a guest, offer to lend a hand. Cooking with family and friends is not only fun, it’s an incredible learning opportunity. Everyone does things in the kitchen their …
Let’s face it, change is hard. I know that you’ve tried to change what you eat or started a new exercise program and it just didn’t work. But here’s the kicker, if you want to be healthier, eating real food and exercising are incredibly important. So, you might ask, how do you go about changing …
You may have heard that March is National Nutrition Month. . . and its totally okay if you haven’t. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is heavily promoting this new message: “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day!” What does “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day!” mean to you? As a Fort …
