Diet

Strength in Well-being

The reason behind those monthly cravings

For now, we are going to discuss that “once a month” time when many of us experience those intense cravings.…

July 1, 2020

Healing Nutrition

The link between your food and your mood

It’s also the leading cause of disability in the Unites States among people ages 15 to 44 years old. Unlike…

June 24, 2020

Nourishing Morsels

How to celebrate every day, healthfully

So how can we unwind while supporting overall vitality? We often turn to sweet treats during times of stress. This…

June 17, 2020

Strength in Well-being

What to eat to avoid painful gallstones

The gallbladder is in charge of collecting bile from the liver, concentrating it, and then releasing it into the small…

June 3, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Vegetable bowls are both simple and powerful

Vegetable power bowls are loaded with the essential vitamins, minerals and fiber you rarely get enough of. These nutrients boost…

May 27, 2020

Nourishing Morsels

Spring cleaning: From the inside out

With environmental pollution, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people need a detox. Internal cleansing and detoxification have…

May 20, 2020

Strength in Well-being

Exercise, immunity and weight loss

We all know exercise is a key component to our overall well-being, but most of us aren’t aware that it…

May 6, 2020

Healing Nutrition

No joke: Healthier can be delicious

She always had food on the stove, freshly baked sweets in the oven … and, oh yes, always fresh tortillas…

April 29, 2020

Nourishing Morsels

Building immunity by nourishing the nerves

When aware of how systems interplay with each other, we can feel empowered to make choices that create a more…

April 22, 2020

Strength in Well-being

Uncertain times and our health

A little bit of uncertainty is a good thing; we need a dose or two to spice up our lives.…

April 19, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Vegetable oil: Not as healthy as you might think it is

Vegetable oils are edible oils that are extracted from plants. While we use vegetable oils in cooking and baking, most…

April 8, 2020

Food

Stress-eating for comfort in a time of anxiety? Here’s how experts say you should deal.

Food can be one of the easiest and most immediate ways to make ourselves feel better in stressful times. While…

March 23, 2020

Nourishing Morsels

Boost your immunity with diet, rest

Nutrition is a critical determinant of immune response – like anything else, immunity functions better when it’s well-nourished and has…

March 15, 2020

Healing Nutrition

What we wish you knew about your weight scale

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70% of American adults over the age of 20 years old…

March 9, 2020

Strength in Well-being

‘The Biggest Loser’ is back … and not a great guide

At PHD, we have listened to clients tell us about their struggles with weight loss and maintenance before starting a…

March 4, 2020

Southwest Life

Yale study puts Americans’ perspectives on food, environment to the test

production a significant contributor to rise in greenhouse gases across globe

February 17, 2020

Strength in Well-being

How many carbs should we be eating?

Some diets suggest eliminating them all, while others propose we eat only them! How can this be? Three things we…

February 12, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Eating for a healthy thyroid

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland cannot make enough of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).…

February 5, 2020

Strength in Well-being

How did U.S. get addicted to sugar?

What was once a rare delight has become a staple of every part of every meal that we consume in…

January 14, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Improve your gut health for the 2020 boost you need

The digestive system is the most fascinating system in the body (I’m biased as I’ve been studying it my entire…

January 8, 2020

Strength in Well-being

Can alcohol be part of a healthy diet?

I often get asked if alcohol can be incorporated into a healthy diet. The answer is … it depends. If…

December 18, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Finding relief from holiday heartburn

The pain associated with these conditions is so severe that it can be mistaken for a heart attack. Over-the-counter medications…

December 11, 2019

Nourishing Morsels

A simple guide to healthy holiday feasting

With a few tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! Stay hydrated. This is…

December 4, 2019

Strength in Well-being

The mental health and diet connection

Every part of your body works together as one system; if one element is out of balance, it will affect…

November 20, 2019