by kathryn matthews | Oct 1, 2022 | Immune Health, Lifestyle, Weight Management
In our 24-7 go-go culture, we undervalue sleep. Yet, getting enough quality sleep is critical for repairing your body, balancing your hormones and weight management, as well as for fat loss and building muscle. Unfortunately, for many of us, simply going to bed early...
by kathryn matthews | Sep 5, 2022 | Detoxification, Immune Health
If early fall finds you overweight, congested, sneezy, itchy, breaking out in rashes, clearing a scratchy or sore throat and/or feeling generally “meh”, doing a fall cleanse can be an effective way to reboot—and bolster—your immune system. After all, we reset our...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 27, 2022 | Animal Protein, Mineral-Rich, Salads
1 pound poached organic chicken breasts, rinsed well in filtered water (See recipe below) 2 heads organic romaine hearts, roughly chopped, washed then spun dry Half head of organic radicchio, ends discarded, roughly chopped, washed 1/2 to 1 cup cooked organic sweet...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 27, 2022 | Hydration, Lifestyle, Mineral-Rich
In hot weather months, being outdoors for long periods of time or engaging in physical exertion or vigorous exercise means that we are likely losing fluid through sweat. So, when it comes to hydration, it also important to be mindful of electrolyte balance. What are...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 25, 2022 | Hydration, Lifestyle
Keeping well hydrated is a basic foundation of maintaining good health, yet it is often overlooked—to detriment. As a functional health coach and cognitive behavioral coach, I have had clients tell me that they “forget” to drink water because they are “too busy”. Or,...
