12 Tips for Eating Well & Feeling Good while on The Go

February 24, 2021 Yvonne Matthews

While this past year may have been a bit different, to say the least, many people still have to or choose to travel. And sooner or later, life will continue to move forward and while I wont say it’ll go back to “normal”, we will all start traveling again and be on the go.

I often get asked by clients and friends, how to stay healthy or on their diet when on the go or traveling. And while everyone must find their own unique answer, my general answer is to always enjoy yourself, whether you are traveling (plane, train or auto) for work, to see family or friends or vacation. Here are a few of my favorite ways to feel good and eat well on the go. Like always, please take what you wish and leave the rest.

Nutrition for Anxiety & Depression

February 1, 2021 Yvonne Matthews

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of talk about anxiety and depression- and for good reason. Even before this pandemic, a 2017 study found over 71% of people who experienced depression also experienced anxiety, and these can be rooted from many various sources. Especially in our current situation, our social connections and expectations of the future have been disrupted, our anxiety (worry/fear about the future) and depression (a feeling of heaviness or sadness, can be centered around a past event) are heightened. The two can often come in a cycle, one feeling triggering the other, and so on. If you are feeling one or both of these for the first time, or more than before, you are not alone. The good news, is we can help take control with diet, better habits and more! // Read More…

Elimination Diets 101

January 18, 2021 Yvonne Matthews

Do you experience or struggle with digestive issues like gas, bloating, abdominal pain, inconsistent bowel movements (including diarrhea and/or constipation), or headaches, migraines, skin conditions (including acne, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, and more), mood changes, anxiety, depression, fatigue or joint pain? Then trying an elimination diet might be a great and healing experience for you!

The Elimination Diet is the original and the true “gold standard” way to see if you have any food sensitivities, intolerances or allergies. But what many don’t know it will also lower your inflammation! And built into the ND Elimination Diet Experience (designed by yours truly) is the 5 R’s protocol with gut healing supplements to help rebuild that gut and address any leaky gut going up, build up your immune system, practice mindful eating, learn more about your body and listen to your intuition and feel and look your best. When foods that don’t agree with our bodies are consumed, whether it’s an allergy, sensitivity, inflammation or leaky gut, optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients are compromised. This can cause a weakened immune system, possibly leading to more food intolerances, leaky gut and even worse diseases and cancers.

How to Recover from Antibiotics & Restore Gut Health

November 6, 2019 Yvonne Matthews

Although I see my fair share of clients that are on or have been on antibiotics, I haven’t even thought about personally going on them for nearly a decade. And I hadn’t realized how resistant I had become to Western Medicine.

A little over three weeks ago when my husband basically dragged me to urgent care one Saturday after being sick for over 6 weeks.

Before you rebut with the typical, well you clearly didn’t try EVERYTHING first.

Nope.

I did.

First I tried all the food and hydration: so much bone broth, soup, filtered water, herbal teas, you name it! I tried all my herbs: echinacea, golden seal, Oregon grape, yerba mansa, turmeric, and so many more! I also tried all the vitamins and supplements: zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, my go to combinations like Viracon or Immunoberry, you name it! Plus, I rested. Did I miss something there?

So when it came the time to talk about antibiotics I was ready. I just wanted, needed to feel better.

But let me tell you, it WRECKED my stomach. I basically couldn’t hold anything I ate in, it just flowed in one way and out another. TMI? Ehhh, it’s the truth. And I KNOW I am not alone here.

So, I knew when I finished them I would have to do some solid work on rebuilding my gut health, microbiome and stomach lining. So I thought I would share with you what I am doing myself, in hopes it can help you or someone get through this too.

A HOLISTIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PLAN - Food, Supplements, Herbs and Lifestyle Habits

August 13, 2019 Yvonne Matthews

After 5 years of being injury free, I can no longer claim that. For the past, several months I have been battling some minor knee pain. It finally got to the point when I felt compelled to see a doctor and get some x-rays. It turns out I not only have runner’s knee (ironically from my spin class) but also early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) in my right knee.

Of course, my doctor felt compelled to give me his recommendations which shockingly included cortisone shots and/or surgery. None of which I am considering at this point in my life. So I went home and thought about my options, treating myself like I would a client and put a plan together on how I could heal myself, holistically.

How to Have Fun Without Alcohol (Plus What To Do If You Are In Denver)

June 25, 2019 Yvonne Matthews

It’s been a minute crew. I know. My apologies.

I am in the process of redoing my website and getting ready to share some exciting news to come in a few months when I am able to share it! So, stay tuned!

One of the groups I help in my practice is those that struggle with the place of alcohol in their lives. And really I hesitate to use the word struggle because they may or may not struggle with it. But either way, they choose not to drink, prefer not to drink much or maybe they do have that lingering question of if they drink too much. This is not to say any of these people have an alcohol problem. That’s really not the right question to ask. Rather ask another question: what role does alcohol play in your life? And why do you choose to drink or not? And how do you feel about your relationship with alcohol?

So, I wanted to share some ideas of things to do to that aren’t centered around alcohol. Seems these days everything is centered around alcohol. I mean I love a good 10k, but why do we need to drink beer while we run it or even after? Sometimes I find having a plan, knowing where and what do do and that others out there are in the same boat is half the battle. And aside from these great ideas, there are some wonderful places and events to do if you are here in lovely Denver, Colorado.