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My thoughts on GLP-1s

by | May 1, 2025 | Balance, Lifestyle, Nutrition | 0 Comments

I am writing to share how my beliefs about the use of GLP-1 agonist medications have evolved over the past couple of years. For quite some time, I was frustrated with the craze around these meds because the conversation around GLP-1s seemed to ignore the importance of...
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Stressed? Eating these foods can help

by | March 15, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Stress; no matter what’s going on in my life, I can honestly say it’s always present. Learning to manage it can make a world of difference in terms of our health and our ability to maintain a healthy weight. While engaging in deep breathing, meditation, yoga, massage,...
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Accountability Partner….Why you need one

by | January 6, 2023 | Balance, Lifestyle, Nutrition | 0 Comments

Happy New Year!  I’m hoping you all had a great holiday and were able to spend some time with friends and family.  As typically happens, each New Year we set (or at least think about setting) new goals for ourselves.  Many of us take the next step and actually write...
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Diet Drinks…Are they sabotaging your weight?

by | November 10, 2022 | Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I’m sure it doesn’t surprise you that often when people first start working with me they are addicted to many of the diet drinks out there. I’ve been there before. I remember drinking Diet 7-up and Diet Mountain Dew thinking that had to be a better option than eating...
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The Importance of Planning

by | October 17, 2022 | Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I know it’s been quite some time since you’ve heard from me. It’s not because I’ve forgotten about you or don’t have a ton of information to share (I love helping you ways to meet your health and weight goals). However, over the past several months, Balance Health and...
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The Power of Gratitude

by | May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I am not sure how you feel, but some days life seems difficult and honestly exhausting. It’s during these times that it seems easy for our minds to focus on what’s going wrong in our lives instead of what’s going right. There’s no doubt, there’s a lot of negativity in...
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7 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating

by | March 22, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In the past, I would have definitely classified myself as a stress eater and certainly one that never ate mindfully. Mindfulness can be a struggle for many people (and it still can be for me). It often takes time and, yes, some dedication to master. It takes practice...
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Surviving the Holidays

by | November 22, 2021 | Balance, Lifestyle, Nutrition | 0 Comments

I think it’s safe to say that it’s officially the holiday season. I decided this after walking into Starbucks the other day and seeing all things red and green. Regardless of what it might be for you, I’m guessing you might have the upcoming holidays on your mind....
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What’s in the food you’re eating?

by | August 10, 2021 | Balance, Lifestyle, Nutrition | 0 Comments

It should come as no surprise that in order to be healthy, we need to eat CLEAN the majority of the time.  Notice, I didn’t say ALL the time.  Expecting perfection is unrealistic and can often lead to short term wins.  But what does “clean” and “majority” mean?  By...
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Summer vacations and other celebrations. Tips to stay on track

by | July 1, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Happy Summer!!! While the first day official day of summer was just last week, the temps here in Ohio feel like temps similar to those you would expect toward the end of August. While I don’t love the steamy hot days, the mornings are fabulous for long bike rides and...
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Eating the Rainbow

Eating the Rainbow

 I know it’s time to get back on track in a number of ways, including my eating patterns. Are you feeling the same way? Many of us have fallen off the wagon (yes… me too!!).  During the quarantine, I found myself falling into old eating patterns.  At first, it didn’t...

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Snacking Again?

Snacking Again?

Finding yourself snacking yet again? It's been just over a month now that we've been stuck at home. If you are like me or the many people I've talked to, you may have found yourself snacking more than usual. While snacking itself isn't necessarily bad, it could become...

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Ways to Boost Immunity

Ways to Boost Immunity

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Boosting your immunity couldn't be more important than right now.  Maybe it’s something you haven’t paid much attention to in the past, but it should be at the forefront of your mind.  When I work with clients I encourage them to aim for what I refer to as the 4...

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Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

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Fad diets….do they or don’t they work?  Which have you tried? Juicing, Low-fat, Cabbage Soup, HCG, South Beach, Atkins, Nutrisystem, or Zone?  Did they work?  Were you able to stay on it for long? If you have tried one of these or any others you’re in...

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Problems with Digestion?

Problems with Digestion?

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So many of us struggle with problems digesting our food. Many may not even realize it's poor digestion causing the problem .  Whether its bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, a constant feeling of hunger, or one of the many other symptoms related to poor digestion,...

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Welcome!

Welcome!

Hi!  Welcome to the Balance Health & Nutrition Blog!! Thank you for checking out my website.  I'm excited share my knowledge of functional nutrition with you.  I've been a nurse for over 16 years and am a Certified Functional Medicine and Nutrition Health...

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