by Lisa Bracken | May 29, 2023 | Menopause, Uncategorized, women's health
There’s more to optimum health than just exercise – we must also look at our relationship to exercise, nutrition, sleep, and deliberate relaxation as well. Experts widely consider these to be the Four Pillars of Physical Health. Where are you deficient? Where do you...
by Lisa Bracken | Feb 27, 2023 | Menopause, Uncategorized, women's health
There is something about the energy of spring that gets me feeling’ frisky. The birds wake me before dawn and I rise, eager for longer days. Spring is a time of high prana, expansion, and activity. It is a time of growth. It’s also a good time to shake up...
by Lisa Bracken | Feb 26, 2023 | Food is Medicine, Health, Integrative Nutrition, Natural Medicine, Uncategorized, women's health
FOOD IS MEDICINE Back in the day, when I was an aspiring actress in Tampa, I had the good fortune of a few good friendships. One couple in particular, slightly older than me, looooooved hosting monthly Sunday Brunches at their townhouse. Each guest brought a dish, I...
by Lisa Bracken | Jan 24, 2023 | Ayurveda, Food is Medicine, Health, Integrative Nutrition, Natural Medicine, women's health
In the month of February, we once more find ourselves in a state of flux. The external environment seems indecisive; are we still in winter? But some days it feels like spring? Should we plant those seeds yet? What’s up with the tornadoes? What the heck am I suppose...
by Lisa Bracken | Dec 30, 2022 | Health, Integrative Nutrition, Menopause, Natural Medicine, women's health
Not to be a Debbie Downer right out of the gate, but how about just getting the bad news out of the way? Excessive caffeine, alcohol (more than 1-2 glasses/day), and certain diuretic medications can all increase the risk of bone loss. Even dairy – yes dairy!!...
by lisabracken | Dec 29, 2022 | Ayurveda, Health, Menopause, Natural Medicine, women's health
Let’s talk bone health! The deep winter months are the ideal time to replenish our reserves and rebuild our strength. Living in synch with nature is foundational to an Ayurvedic lifestyle. We find that our own circadian and internal clocks begin harmonizing with...
