Review this checklist and rank your symptoms on a scale of 0-3 (0: nope not me, 3: heck yah, this is me!) and then calculate your score 0-3 - You’re in great shape, no need for a detox here! 3-5 - A bit of a reset wouldn’t be a bad idea. >6 - A good detox is just what you need! Signs and Symptoms Do you have problems with unwanted weight gain? Is it hard to lose weight? Do you feel like you have a lot of fluid retention? Do you feel like you have decreased stamina? Is your motivation low? Are you tired most of the time or have fluctuating energy levels? Do you have problems getting a good...
Most people think of a detox as something to do for their physical health; a way to clean up their diet and their personal environments. However, there are a lot of emotional ‘toxins’ that we don’t consider. If you were drinking polluted water every day it would eventually build up and cause problems. Just think if you “drank in” negative emotions (internal or external) every day, that would also cause big problems too! Answer yes or no to the following questions to see if a whole body (which includes your mind and spirit) detox would benefit you. Do you find yourself constantly worrying about or fearful of the future? Y/N Do you obsess about losing or gaining weight? Y/N Do...
A Better Way to Have Dessert We all want to be able to eat dessert, but often we know that what tastes great in the moment, isn’t great for us long term. So, try this, when you eat dessert, try to eat healthier, low-sugar alternatives that incorporate beneficial nutrients like fiber and unsaturated fat. By preparing your own nutritious desserts you can ensure they aren’t full of unhealthy ingredients. Here are a few tips for making desserts that are better for and your loved ones: In place of white or whole-wheat flour, use lower-carb almond flour, cashew flour, coconut flour, or a mix of these flours. Or look for flourless recipes that use nutrient-rich ingredients like beans as the base....
If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day recipe this is sure to win over anyone who tastes it. This is quite possibly one of the best recipes I’ve made in a while. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 3 lbs Canadian Rangeland Bison chuck short ribs Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tbsp chili powder 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1/4 c tomato paste 3 c red wine (we recommend Cabernet sauvignon) 2 c beef stock 2 bay leaves 1-2 Tbsp raw honey 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 3...
Each year I run at least 1 detox program and the testimonials from those that have completed them are incredible, as the changes they have seen are amazing. Here is one of the comments I received after a previous program I ran: "Let’s face it…I don’t always stick to the “good for me” foods and I often get out of the routine of using simple hacks for cleaner living.Dr Wendy’s detoxes/cleanses are all encompassing. She shares many tips on foods, environment, products and the body. You take away a lot of knowledge and are given to tools to implement what was learned. Each time I participate in one, I have a whole body and mind reset. I feel better, move better...
