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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Dairy, Dairy, Quite Contrary

Dairy - including milk, cheese, yogurt, etc., is a hot topic of debate and I’ve heard and read the very passionate views on both sides. For those of you who have been consuming dairy on a regular basis all your life, the thought of giving it up may seem impossible, understandably. My views and level of consumption have certainly changed over the last several years but they’ve been slow to come. And although I’ve greatly reduced the amount of dairy in my diet, I still haven’t completely eliminated it.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

All Disease Begins in the Gut

“All disease begins in the gut.” ~Hippocrates

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Time Saving Tips to Stay on a Healthy Track

You’ve probably been there before. You begin with every intention to lead a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising and then life gets in the way. The kids get sick, or you have to work late to meet an unexpected deadline, or a friend calls and needs help. Whatever the reason is, it often doesn’t take much to derail you from your eating plan and you suddenly fall into the trap of eating convenience foods on the run rather than the healthy meals you had planned.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Are You Taking Care of Your Heart?

While I was at the Institute for Functional Medicine Convention a couple of weeks ago, I got to listen to Dr. Mimi Gua eri, a cardiologist from Southern Califo ia and the winner of the Linus Pauling award this year for her outstanding work. I just finished reading her book, The Heart Speaks, in which she talks about her journey from being a type A, by-the-book cardiologist to someone who has grown to appreciate and respect the power and influence that thoughts, feelings, emotions, and a sense of belonging have on heart health.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Does This Diet Make Me Look Fat?

Today in the United States, ~35% of the adult population is considered obese and this number is expected to reach 50% by 2030. This is a sobering statistic. Even more worrisome is the rising rate of obesity among children and the potential for early onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the health survey I sent out a couple of months ago, 100% of the people who responded said they wanted to lose weight.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

The Inconvenience of Conveniences

Isn’t it Ironic? With all the modern day technology and conveniences available to us today, designed to make our lives better, we’re getting heavier and sicker. It seems what we’re saving in time we’re paying for with our health in the form of excess weight and the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even some forms of cancer. It’s hasn’t been the best tradeoff.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Eat the Cheese

Not long ago, I was on an online forum where someone who had given up dairy products was talking about the fact that she was craving cheese. But what struck me about this was that she was feeling bad about it. I very seldom eat dairy either and about a month ago, I had a craving for cheese. So what did I do? I bought a chunk of my favorite cheese, sheep’s milk Manchego and enjoyed it. I would shred a bit in my frittata, or add a bit to a salad, or use it to garnish a soup.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

The Skinny on Fats in the Diet

After talking about body composition last week and how a high percentage of body fat can poorly influence overall health, I decided it was important to clarify the role of fat in the diet. If you’ve been confused about what type and how much fat to include in your diet, you’re not alone. Yet one thing is certain: after many years of being told to avoid fat because it will make you fat, we now realize that fat is absolutely necessary as part of a healthy diet, and if eaten sensibly, will help to keep you lean and looking and feeling good.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

The Power of Gratitude

Our thoughts are things that create our realities. What we think strongly influences our emotions and where we vibrate at an emotional level will determine what we attract into our lives. For example, if we're living in a state of anger, hatred, and resentment, then we will attract this type of energy into our lives. On the other hand, if we're operating though joy, love, and compassion, we will naturally attract more of the same, high-frequency, positive experiences towards us.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Why Diets Work - and Don't

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, then you’re probably familiar with the vast number of dieting books on the market. Every author promises that you will lose weight on their diet. And in many respects this is true. In fact, every diet can be backed up by people who have shed weight while on the diet plan. So in this regard, diets work.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

6 Reasons Why Eating Locally is a Holistic Practice

This is the time of year when the farmer’s markets start popping up and depending on where you are, you may have access to quite a variety of produce and locally produced foods. And while sometimes it’s much easier to run into the grocery store for the items you need, there are some far reaching benefits to visiting a local farmer or an outdoor market that go beyond avoiding long lines at the store or the benefits to your physical health, making it a holistic practice.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Fast Food is Anything But

It’s a New Year and you may have made some resolutions, like losing weight or eating healthier. And maybe you’ve decided that to do it right, you need to make drastic changes. What frequently happens when someone decides to go this route is that they get overwhelmed and they give up shortly after they begin.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Your Brain on Food - What to Eat for Optimal Brain Health

When we think about our diets, we usually think of them in terms of cardiovascular health, strong bones and muscles, our energy levels, and our overall weight. But what about brain fitness? Wouldn't it make sense that if a healthy diet can enhance and strengthen how we perform physically, that it would also improve the function of our brains? Indeed, a healthy, balanced diet makes all the difference for clear thinking, the ability to focus, a sharp memory, and positive moods. And by eating certain foods regularly (and avoiding some others), we can increase or maintain our brain power.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Eating While Under the Influence

No doubt you’re heard of driving while ‘under the influence’. Well, as dangerous as this can be, because it implies that you’re driving while physically and mentally impaired, I would like to suggest that eating while under the influence is equally as detrimental. However, the influence I refer to here has nothing to do with alcohol or drugs, but involves mental or emotional states that often require our attention and awareness, not food.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Linda DiBellaRecently published1 topic

Pick Your Poison

It’s become apparent to me based on the talks I’ve given and clients that I’ve coached that people are fascinated with the topic of sugar. Even if the talk isn’t focused on sugar, it’s the subject on which we invariably spend the most time. They want to know which sweeteners are the safest and healthiest to use. Why? Because in general, we’re addicted to sugar and the thought of life without it doesn’t seem possible.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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