Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! Since the start of the pandemic, I've had a major influx of new clients specifically looking for practitioners who specialize in brain health. My weekends are usually spent taking a deeper dive into the science of neuroplasticity and its connection to improving the ability to focus and solve the problem of...
5 days ago • 4 min read
Hello friend, This weekend I received a call from my daughter that made me stop still in my tracks. I could hear the sadness and disappointment in her voice as she relayed what was on her mind. The long and short of it was simple: at this new stage in her life (almost 30) she's having a hard time finding new friends. With her high school days long gone she's at the stage where friendship takes on new meaning. Now it's all about having like-minded community, common values, shared interests and...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friends! I was chatting with a health coaching client who had just finished her first month of lifestyle changes after a challenging year and I asked if she was feeling any immediate effects day-to-day. Changes don't happen overnight, but I'm always curious! "Yes," she answered, "getting back into walking and...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Hello friend, A few weeks ago I ran into a former patient of mine from my very first job as a nurse practitioner. At first glance she looked familiar but since I couldn't place a name I simply smiled and headed for the counter to pay for my gas. "Angel!" she said, smiling. "Remember me? You used to see me at your office in Columbia!" Then I remembered. Yes, she was one of my late afternoon patients who I always enjoyed seeing and was also one of my earliest success stories as a diabetes...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Q: Have you ever taken a meal prep class before? This question recently popped up in my community. The answers were quick and positive. And one that was slightly more realistic! What does your daily or weekly routine look like? Does it include meal planning and scheduling time for physical activity and hobbies? Today is...
20 days ago • 4 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello there, friend! Are you constantly battling anxiety, sleepless nights, or that all-too-familiar mental fatigue? With constant ping notifications are you starting to feel more forgetful? These days it can feel like you're stuck in a whirlwind of fog and overwhelm, juggling responsibilities while struggling to manage...
26 days ago • 4 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello there, friend! Nothing can disrupt my day more than a headache or migraine. While there are many treatment options available, one often overlooked remedy is the simple act of drinking water. How Dehydration Triggers Headaches Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to various...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hello friend, Last week I sent an email to a colleague who's excited about partnering with me for wellness classes at Seva Health. As you know, I recently launched a brand new program, Build A Better Brain, that includes a biweekly newsletter, meal prep guides, simple but delicious brain healthy recipes, and live cooking classes in my private community - all focused on helping midlife professionals understand the connection between food, mood and mental health. As you know, when we enter the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello there, friend! A favorite quote of mine is from journalist and author, Mark Bittman. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." As the years pass, our digestive system needs a little extra help to function smoothly. For those of us over 50, gut health isn’t just about avoiding discomfort; it's vital for maintaining...
about 1 month ago • 9 min read