(Reflections Magazine, Summer 2019 issue)

(Reflections Magazine, Spring 2019 issue)

(Reflections Magazine, Winter 2018 issue)

(Reflections Magazine, Fall 2018 issue)

(Reflections Magazine, Summer 2018 issue)

(Reflections Magazine, Spring 2018 issue)

Our amazing liver works diligently to keep toxins from impacting our lives. Everyday exposures, however, can outpace its ability to keep up. By building simple daily habits and giving our liver basic necessary tools, we can reduce toxic accumulation and improve a multitude of common symptoms.
(Reflections Magazine, Winter 2017 issue)

We routinely turn to acid-reducing medications for reflux and heartburn, yet most people with GERD aren’t producing excess stomach acid in the first place. In fact, good, strong stomach acid is crucial for good digestion, and long-term use of acid-reducers can promote serious problems. GERD usually stems from other issues and we may better support long-term health by tackling its true root causes.
(Reflections Magazine, Fall 2017 issue)

With the rise in chronic health conditions, many people are turning to Functional
Medicine in search of true, long-term wellness. In doing so, they move away from
symptom-suppressing medications in favor of addressing root causes of their
illness and supporting the body’s natural healing process. (Read complete)

We are two moms living in Northern Virginia with a story in common. We were both unable to control our chronic health conditions with prescription medications that modern medicine says should work. (Read complete)

Autoimmunity seems to be everywhere. More people are suffering with autoimmunity than with all cancer and heart disease combined. By getting to the root causes, autoimmunity can possibly be halted and repaired; prescription medications and surgery may not be our only options. Autoimmunity is a complex topic and scientific research is ongoing. In this article, I share what knowledge I’ve accumulated, but I encourage you to speak with your practitioner prior to adopting any changes.
(Reflections Magazine, Summer 2017 issue)

Conventional wisdom tells us that weight loss comes with fewer Calories and more exercise. Some say it has more to do with hormones. Others point to genes, stress, and toxins. This article examines how the quality of our food is a powerful common denominator to all these factors and more.
(Reflections Magazine, Spring 2017 issue)

How do we evoke our own natural motivations – our own readiness – for dietary (or any other) change? This article walks you through how you can reach within yourself to transition through the five stages of change. To do what’s truly important to you. “Begin and you’ll be half done.”
(Reflections Magazine, Winter 2016/17 issue)

Farmers’ views on how soil, ripeness, and growing practices affect produce quality, how animal-raising practices affects meat and egg quality, and why some farmers got into farming in the first place.
(Reflections Magazine, Fall 2016 issue)

We tend to delay thoughts of bone health until our later years, but now is the time to build solid bones and protect them.
(Reflections Magazine, Summer 2016 issue)

Much more than cavities and diabetes, sugar feeds cancer, heart disease, liver disease, autoimmune disease, reflux, anxiety and so much more. I count out for you exactly how many teaspoons our teens are eating in their typical meals. I then provide ideas on breaking free of sugar cravings and examples on how we can protect our kids.
(Reflections Magazine, Spring 2016 issue)

I led 15 people through a brave experiment: dumping processed and refined food for two weeks in favor of only real, whole food. In just two weeks (and with only partial compliance) their mood, energy and concentration tremendously improved, and chronic symptoms evaporated!
(Reflections Magazine, Winter 2015 issue)

Traditional, delicious, youth-preserving foods vital to our beauty and well-being have evaporated from American diets. In their place, MSG infiltrated our pantries and began tricking our taste buds, stealing our brain health, and adding on pounds. Identifying MSG on processed food labels has become a game of “Where’s Waldo” – always there, but not easy to find. (Reflections Magazine, Fall 2015 issue)

Fat is good for us! Difference between good and bad fats, avoiding highly processed oils, what foods contain which fats. (Reflections Magazine, Summer 2015 issue)

Leaky Gut Syndrome and Dysbiosis – why nurturing the gut is fundamental to preventing and resolving everyday symptoms and many chronic illnesses.
(Reflections Magazine, Spring 2015 issue)

Viewing our health as a bucket that could overflow if not managed, and discussion on the 85/15 way of eating.
(Reflections Magazine, Winter 2014 issue)

My full story! My first publication on the topic, I was nervous and excited at the same time!
(Reflections Magazine, Fall 2014 issue)

Terrific feature article covering Feb 4 Skip Sugar Day, Fed Up screening, and Farmer’s Market. Discusses Food For Thought Initiative’s background and goals. Also includes Dr. Martha Calihan’s Five Stones Institute as our partner. Thanks, Jan Mercker for a well-done article!

“Food For Thought Initiative” was featured in Joe Motheral’s weekly neighborhood column, discussing screening of “FED UP,” advocating real, whole, nutrient dense food, and limiting sugar and processed food.