Welcome to Angie’s Insights
Achieving optimal health is not merely a destination but an ongoing journey—one that requires dedication, knowledge, and a commitment to self-care. Whether you're embarking on your wellness journey for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding of holistic health practices, you've come to the right place. Each week I post new, easily implemented insights for better health and wellness.
Cold Plunging
Many of my friends routinely practice the habit of cold plunging.
Cold Plunging has an equal number of health claims and warnings. A 2019 study published in Frontiers in Physiology highlighted the benefits of cold…
The Buddy System
With the New Year approaching, but not quite here yet, I thought it’s a good time to chat about the science of using the buddy system for mastering goals and habits…
Heartburn
What is Heartburn?
Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat…
Carb Cycling
Worried about the 12 pounds of Christmas?
I have some tips for you to strategize your way thru the parties and still watch your waistline!
Hacks for the Holiday Meal
Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year always gets busy.
While we have to choose where to let some habits slip to fit in the chaos of family time, planning to hang on to some habits will lessen the panic of weight gain…
Party Hacks
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday.
No pressure of gifts, just seeing family and cooking together. The weather in San Diego is always “just right”. Warm during the day, crisp enough to run the oven…
Holiday Hacks
Here we are again, time for WEEKS of holiday time.
Many people begin to struggle with maintaining their healthy routines once fall approaches. With this, it gets darker earlier and lasts longer. It also starts to get…
Know Your Fats
Did you know— Healthy fats in your daily diet are necessary for you to have a healthy brain? Let me explain:
There has been a rise in preventable chronic diseases right alongside the…
Finding your Sweet Spot
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. This is because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present.…
Skin-Deep Beauty
Did you know that what you eat and drink shows up on your face?
Not to alarm you, it means that at any point that, changing your diet and drinking more water can influence your face in a short time…
The Glow
One of my favorite things about being a holistic nutritionist is trying foundational health products myself before recommending.
In the past year, I have been excited to see my hair and nails growing like crazy…
Chronic Headaches
Lately, I have been having a lot more headaches.
Chronic headaches can be a persistent and debilitating condition with various underlying causes:.…
The Skinny on Digestion
Digestion is a real problem for many of us In The United States. Every year, 62 million Americans are diagnosed with a digestive disorder. All of us need the hydrochloric.…
Finding Your Best Life
Many people live with at least one chronic illness. I am one of those people. Doctors did not have solutions for me other than medications and therapies that sometimes.…
How many times have you meant to start a real plan to change your health for the better? If you’re like me, without an actual plan, this date with yourself gets pushed....
Processed Food
Did you know? The United States has the worst health outcomes of any country in contrast to the significant cost of healthcare. These statistics can be discouraging...
Fertility Troubles
Whether it matters to you personally or not, in the United States, we are experiencing a crisis in fertility as never before. What is going on?...
Hormones, Part 2
Last time we discussed the many hormones in the human body. Let’s go over some of the obstacles in the Standard American Diet (also known as SAD fittingly) to....
Hormones, Part 1
What makes us unique? Our hormones affect our thoughts and who we are. Let me explain: We hear about hormones more and more in the media and conversations....
Too Much of a Good
One of the main concerns with vitamins and supplements is the lack or regulation on ingredients. The industry has become a buyer beware industry.....
Are You Afraid of Carbs?
Carbohydrates are vital for a balanced diet. These are macronutrients, necessary for a healthy body. Carbohydrates are the main fuel source of energy for muscles and the....
You Need Calcium, Now What?
Just about every human living in the United States has been exposed to mass marketing by the Dairy industry. “Milk, it does a body good.” Does milk really do a body good?....
Hydration and Hunger
Can you tell the difference between feeling hungry and feeling thirsty? Dehydration is a common issue. It's estimated that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated....
Magnesium
Magnesium changed my life! I will explain. For 19 years of my life, I suffered with a chronic pain condition that only worsened over time. One of the biggest shifts in....
Fasting
Fasting is one of the original paths to healing. Dating back as early as 1,500 B.C., fasting has been used for a variety of illnesses and cleanses and even to address obesity in.....
Protein = Vitality
Why is protein so Important? There are countless books, podcasts, articles and lectures on the importance of protein for movement and with that many differing opinions....
Labeling Lies and Supplements
What is a REAL supplement? In the United States, much of what we buy in a package with an ingredients list is FAKE. What do I mean by this statement? The FDA regulates....
Toxic Fats
Both are true: fats don’t make you fat……fats make you fat! How do we determine which is which in a society filled with ultra processed food? Some fats are flat out deadly for...
The Big FAT Lie
How did we get so far away from real food, where people have been so deeply and profoundly propagandized that a conversation about natural fats can be controversial?...
Heart Health and Your Gut
Did you know your gut and heart affect each other? I was really surprised by the studies linking type 2 Diabetes and heart disease with an unhealthy population of gut bacteria...
Lectins
What are lectins , and why should I care about what they are? Lectins are a type of protein found in many plants and animals that can bind to carbohydrates…
Animals We Eat
Do you ever think about the life of the burger, steak or kabob you are about to eat? What about that Rotisserie Chicken? In the United States, we are being called to…
Digestion and Your Waistline
Digestion and weight gain are closely linked, as the process of digestion plays a significant role in how your body absorbs nutrients and manages energy.…
Grounding
There has been a lot of talk and marketing around the benefits of being outdoors and grounding for mental and physical health. What is Grounding?…
Ozempic and Weight Loss
I remember as a child meeting an adult from time to time who shared with me a story of how they had once been very lean and healthy from a vastly different body size..…
Your Community Determines Your Waistline
Did you know that your circle of friends greatly affects your health? The influence of peer groups on obesity has been studied extensively, and the findings suggest that..…
Living with Chronic Pain
For the past 27 years, I have been a chronic pain patient. What is chronic pain? It’s constant or frequent, more often occurring than not, and can continue for weeks.…
The Controversy with Statins
WHAT IS A STATIN? Statins are medications prescribed as a precaution around cholesterol measured in blood tests. The idea of the "cholesterol myth" suggests…
Know Your Farmers
One of the reasons it is important to know your farmer, or at least know where your food traveled from is it greatly affects the amount of nutrition at time of eating…
Gut Health is Mental Health
Ever heard the old adage “you are what you eat”. How does that prove to be factual in the body and more importantly, in the brain? Let’s break it down…
The HPA Axis Role in Health
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex system involved in the body's response to stress and regulation of various physiological processes…
10 Days to Better Health and Energy
Have you ever tried a community lead challenge to jumpstart a better eating plan? Did you know? Overall, group diets can be an effective and sustainable approach to…
The Dangers of Detoxing
Detoxing is very popular these days. Many influencers are promoting everything from parasite cleanses to gut repair on social media. Many health issues can occur from…
Gratitude, Chewing your Food and Digestion
In our modern world, many habits have been lost that directly affect our health. It is a familiar site to witness a fellow traveler eating at a stop light, or at a computer while…
Why You Need More Nutrition When Detoxing
Detoxification and increasing nutrition often go hand in hand, especially during recovery from sugar. Here's how you can approach both simultaneously…
Why should we eat lots of fruits and veggies?
What’s the big deal about eating fruits and vegetables? Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and flavonoids…
The Magic of Bone Broth
We all remember being told to eat chicken soup when ill. Bone broth as been used for centuries. Bone broth is a nutrient-dense liquid made by simmering bones and gut…
The Matter of Water…. Why does it matter?
In the nutrition realm, water and minerals often take a back seat, yet they are pivotal for overall well-being. Water is the elixir of life, vital for bodily functions and energy...
The Link Between Sleep and Healthy Eating
In our busy lives, we often overlook the close connection between good sleep and a healthy diet. This Insight explores how these two elements work together for our ....