by Daphne Olivier | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog Posts Only
“Stressed” is “desserts” spelled backwards. The astonishing irony is not lost here. Work, finances, health, relationships, are just a few of the many stressors that tend to pile up on our already full plates. As counterintuitive as it may sound, stress is an essential...
by Daphne Olivier | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar
I’m all about preparing and planning meals to assure you are getting the most nutritional bang, however sometimes convenience foods are necessary. In our world of grab-n-go, life gets busy and having some snack and meal ideas on hand is exactly what you need to...
by Daphne Olivier | May 22, 2018 | Balance, Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar, Diabetes
While we are all familiar with blood sugar and insulin resistance being a part of diabetes, but they can also play a role in health far before diabetes develops. It usually starts with insulin resistance, then blood sugars start to increase. It looks like this. When...
by Daphne Olivier | May 22, 2018 | Balance, Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar, Diabetes
While the idea of blood sugar balance and insulin resistance are typically only discussed with diabetes, they are the underlying cause of much hormonal imbalance. While insulin is a hormone, it orchestrates what happens with the other hormones in the body including...
by Daphne Olivier | Mar 21, 2018 | autoimmune disease, Blog Posts Only
Having a healthy thyroid is the key to maintaining a well-functioning metabolism and feeling your absolute best. When your thyroid, a butterfly shaped gland located in your neck, isn’t working right you can feel downright lousy. The reason for this is that the...
by Daphne Olivier | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog Posts Only
I don’t know how many times I have been asked by clients to recommend a detox or cleanse. It seems to happen most often after the holidays, vacations, or any season when things may get a little off track. It is quite appealing to have an indulgent weekend and be able...