Author: Cheryl Buckley

  • Feeding your brain

    Feeding your brain

    Learning how to properly feed your brain will be important but its only 1 out of 5 key strategies to help with brain health.   Your brain is sometimes referred to as the “control center” of your body. Beyond helping you to think and remember clearly, your brain helps to regulate the rest of your…

  • 5 Strategies for Back-to-School 2022 Meal Prep That Your Family Will Love

    5 Strategies for Back-to-School 2022 Meal Prep That Your Family Will Love

    Are you a parent of children who are heading into the back-to-school 2022 season? If so, then you might be feeling overwhelmed by the preparations that need to be made for this time of year. There is so much to do before that school bell rings! One thing I’m really looking forward to this fall…

  • Detoxification for weight loss

    Detoxification for weight loss

    Detoxes and cleanses have been buzzwords for a while now. There are so many variations of them and each one is advertised with many health claims and compelling testimonials. The question is: Do they really improve skin and digestion, boost the immune system, increase energy, reduce inflammation, or cure diseases? A lot of the time—even…

  • Weight gain during menopause

    Weight gain during menopause

    Menopause is when your MENstrual cycle PAUSEs—for good. It’s not a disease to be treated, but rather a normal stage of life. Menopause “officially” starts 12-months after your last period. That happens, on average, around the age of 51.  If you have noticed weight during menopause, you are not alone.   This change doesn’t happen…

  • The best/top foods that help with depression

    The best/top foods that help with depression

    When you feel down what do you feel like doing? Binge watching your favorite series (again)? Calling a trusted friend?  Meditating/Doing yoga/Going for a run/Having a nap?  Grabbing comfort foods? Any of these strategies can make you feel better and temporarily boost our moods, as they often do. I will discuss the best/top foods that…

  • Worried about vitamin D deficiency?

    Worried about vitamin D deficiency?

    Are you worried that you may have a vitamin D deficiency?  It’s proven 31 percent of people in the United States are at risk for a deficiency in at least one vitamin or mineral essential for good health. It may be hard to imagine that we don’t get enough nutrition when we see an abundance…

  • 6 often overlooked steps toward a healthier weight

    6 often overlooked steps toward a healthier weight

      If you’re looking for professional weight loss advice beyond “eat less, move more” then you’re in for a treat. You and I both know that weight is just one of many, many measurements of health and whatever your measurement happens to be, it should not define you. I can tell you that I get…

  • Leaky Gut

    Leaky Gut

          What does leaky gut mean?   Harvard Health calls it a “medical mystery” and “mysterious ailment.” It’s been linked to everything from gut troubles, autoimmune diseases, and even mental health concerns.   I’m talking about “leaky gut” or “intestinal permeability”—have you heard of it?   Many doctors and the established medical community…

  • Inflammation and Anti Inflammatory Diet

    Inflammation and Anti Inflammatory Diet

    You may have heard of “inflammation” and how good or bad it is. There are two types of inflammation, a “good” kind, and a “bad” kind.   What makes inflammation good or bad for your body is how long it stays around for. You see, inflammation is your body’s way of protecting and healing itself.…

  • Food intolerances and allergies

    Food intolerances and allergies

    Everything you need to know about Food intolerance symptoms. What’s the difference between food allergies and sensitivities? Many clients come to me with symptoms of food allergies or sensitivities. They may already know that they react to certain foods. And sometimes we figure it out together.  It’s important to know if you have an allergy…