8 Common Herbal Supplement & Medication Interactions to Look Out For

Over the last several years, many people have turned to herbal medicine to boost their immune systems, treat various diseases, and restore their overall health and well-being – me being one of them. In 2022 alone, the global herbal medicine market was valued at 166 billion dollars, and it is expected to reach 348 billion dollars by 2029! This shift towards natural herbal remedies is largely due to the perception that herbal supplements are more effective and safer than their synthetic counterparts….

Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanOctober 10, 2023nutrition, food, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FEATUREDComment

The Best Alternatives to Sugar: What You Need to Know + My Recs

One of the most common questions I receive from clients is: “I love sweet treats, but I know I need to cut back on sugar. What can I do?!” If you’ve wrestled with this challenge yourself, you know that finding a solution isn’t all that easy…

Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanFebruary 16, 2023nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment

The Lesser-Known Signs of Dehydration

Many clients come to me with troubling symptoms like brain fog, dry skin, and sugar cravings. The solution to these problems is often more straightforward than they realize: drink more water!

Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanFebruary 10, 2023nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment

Connecting the Dots: The Gut Microbiome and Disease

When you sit down to eat a meal, you may think you are only nourishing yourself. Guess again! Within your body, a vast microscopic ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses inhabit your gut. Collectively, these microorganisms and their genes make up your microbiome. With over 100 trillion microbes and a thousand different species, many of my clients are surprised to learn that their guts contain more bacterial genes than human genes. This means that you are a superorganism! In fact, your unique microbiome consists of millions of genes that encode proteins that influence many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, hormone balance, vitamin production, and detoxification….

Health-Wellness, NutritionElissa GoodmanFebruary 1, 2023nutrition, HEALTH, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment

Lifestyle Changes for Lowering Cancer Risk: One Step at a Time

This time of year, it’s common to make diet and fitness resolutions, but we often choose unrealistic goals that are impossible to adhere to long-term. We get discouraged and give up, berating ourselves as failures, ending up in worse shape, mentally and physically, than when we started. Instead of tackling a “whole body makeover” or demanding a “new year, new me,” why don’t we gently love ourselves through small, sustainable healthy improvements this year?…

Health, Health-Wellness, NutritionSarah ZimmermanFebruary 1, 2023nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment

10 “Healthy” Foods That May Not Be So Healthy

One of the most common statements my clients tell me when beginning their health journey is: I want to eat better, but I don’t know how to start. And I get it. Changing your current diet and lifestyle can be daunting, especially when there is a plethora of options at the grocery store. Unfortunately, so many foods are advertised as “healthy” when, in reality, they lack essential nutrients or are filled with numerous additives. So much of marketing and packaging is misleading regarding the ingredients you’re purchasing to put into your body. Simply put, choosing the right foods can be confusing….

NutritionElissa GoodmanJanuary 6, 2023nutritionComment

Everything You Need to Know About Peptides

You’ve probably heard about peptides in skincare, but did you know that consuming peptides can ease inflammation, aid sleep, and promote weight loss?

Health, Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanDecember 12, 2022HEALTH & WELLNESS, nutritionComment

Inflammation and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

As we age, the topic of osteoporosis is discussed more regularly. If you’re a woman around the age of menopause or older, your doctor has likely mentioned this disease to you in passing. Or maybe you’ve heard of others exhibiting the early signs of osteoporosis. But what exactly is osteoporosis? Is it preventable? And why is it more common in women? Let’s dive in!…

Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanDecember 7, 2022HEALTH & WELLNESS, nutritionComment

8 Sneaky Foods That May Be Causing Inflammation

Inflammation is one of those trigger words that you probably automatically associate with “bad.” But when injuries and foreign invaders are present in your body, inflammatory processes act as a defense mechanism to protect and heal you. So, in this sense, you want inflammation to occur! However, you can have “too much of a good thing,” and this idea definitely applies to inflammation….

Lifestyle, Health-Wellness, Health, NutritionElissa GoodmanNovember 16, 2022nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESS, NUTRITIONComment

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