by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 19, 2014 | Heart Health, Weight Management
February marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month, and it’s not just about Valentine’s Day. Heart disease is the number one killer in the US. Each year, more than two million heart attacks and strokes take place resulting in 800,000 deaths. Research shows...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 12, 2014 | Digestive Wellness, Food Sensitivities, Weight Management
Twenty-nine year New Jersey school teacher, Jennifer Vigne, struggled with what she called an “uncooperative digestive system” since she was a child. Over the years, her doctors ordered many tests and performed exploratory surgery looking for the cause of her symptoms...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 5, 2014 | Weight Management
It may seem to make sense that if you want to lose weight you should stop snacking but this can actually have an adverse effect on your waistline. Studies show that people who avoid eating between meals can end up consuming more calories overall. This may be because...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 22, 2014 | Weight Management
It seems like everywhere I go, people are talking about coconut oil. Either they are consuming it already or intend on getting some because they’ve heard about its remarkable health benefits. Coconut oil is heavily promoted on websites and proclaimed by certain...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 15, 2014 | Weight Management
Do you use food for comfort when you are feeling emotional? This is a common theme among many of my clients who are trying to lose weight. When they feel distressed, they immediately want to grab something to eat. Eating is a distraction and helps to soothe their...