Introduction: In the face of stress, our bodies undergo a myriad of physiological changes, masterfully orchestrated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Operating without our conscious effort, the ANS is divided into two main branches: the sympathetic (fight or flight) and the parasympathetic (rest and digest). Whether stress is a tangible threat or merely [...]
I can't think of anything more frustrating and discouraging for my clients than failing to reach health and fitness goals because of hormonal imbalances and/or lack of personal well-being. What you may not know is that many of your ailments, like the ones in the photo to the left, are symptoms of a common mineral [...]
When people think about whole food, they think of healthy eating and healthy living. They think clean and organic. This is what whole food should be. Unfortunately, what we may find in these so-called healthy options could actually harm us. Detoxifying Is More than Eating Organic Whole Food It is very disheartening that we need [...]
Taking a break from your workout is normal. Everyone takes a vacation from their fitness program, no matter how dedicated they are. Things come up. Life happens. Most of the time, people simply need time to rest and recover. One week away from the gym certainly won’t cause you to lose the lean muscle and [...]
The Low Down on Cholesterol Good news for those who have been restricting eggs in their diet! Cholesterol is actually good for you! High blood cholesterol levels have plagued many Americans and have caused some confusion when it comes to healthy dietary needs. In efforts to reduce this, doctors have advised people to either avoid [...]
We've talked about how milk isn't all it's hyped up to be when it comes to your health. Lactose intolerant or not, it's best to choose an alternative that can have far better benefits for your body. But there are risks involved like genetic modification, subpar products, or inflated prices that can hurt you and [...]
Toxic thoughts are a hidden factor that can sabotage weight loss despite an effort to exercise and eat well. Weight loss relies on sticking to new habits for the long term. If you don’t change your belief system about self-care, getting derailed by that break room donut or slice of mom’s homemade pie will be [...]
The challenges of health are multifaceted Eating healthy, burning fat and detoxifying your body are not merely physical challenges. They are mental, emotional processes as well. Has emotional instability ever affected your eating habits? Of course it has! That’s why at 21 Day Body Makeover we believe in detoxifying yourself of any substance that causes [...]
I’ll bet you didn’t think you were buying poison when you purchased a bottle of water, did you? Unfortunately, many of the plastic bottles we drink from are contaminated by harmful toxins that are released into the water/drink from the material of the container. Good news! You can easily determine which bottles are the [...]
It's worth it to find out! Whether your goals with 21 Day Body Makeover are more motivated by your desire to cut out toxins, cleanse your body and get healthy or to lose weight and look better than ever, it is critical to be aware of all the nutritional factors that WILL affect your ability [...]
