Sounds a little bit alien, doesn't it? Telomere testing is part of the SpectraCell tests I can do here at LO Solutions. This falls into the realm of scientifically testing your body's DNA to find out your "real age" so to speak. From this amazing information, we can make detailed dietary and lifestyle modifications to decrease inflammation and ideally increase the quality and length of your life. What does Telomere Testing measure? ( a quick, 2-page read). One of the most uni

How much Vitamin D are you getting, and how much do you need? This is a hot topic that people tend to get confused, especially heading into the winter months..… "Should I take it? Not take it? Have it checked? If I have it checked, what does it mean?” Living in the technological age where we constantly have entertainment at our fingertips can lead to major changes in our daily habits. For one, we just don’t get outside as much as we used to! That's where our friend Vitamin D

I’ve been telling people about the “peanut butter machine” for well over 20 years. How can this be if I’ve only been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for 16+ years? Well, I grew up going to the health food store and getting oh so good FRESH peanut butter from the machine behind the counter. I loved it when we had a fresh, warm batch!!! The Big Bright Red Peanut Butter Machine. Image from Thrift at Home blog spot. What you ask: Peanut butter right out of a machine, ground f

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Did you know your attitude and self-talk can determine if you reach your goals? Having a goal is a great first step, but without a plan, a positive attitude and supportive self-talk, it’s not very likely you’ll reach your goals. If you’re working on changing something in your life for the better (and who isn’t right?), then it’s important to start really listening to your self-talk. You may have recently started a fitness routine but are you still thinking “Why bother, it nev

Let me help you understand why you may want to see a Dietitian.... Before we get started, Please Note: It is important to look for the RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential to properly identity who is a qualified, and who is not. In many states, the term nutritionist IS NOT regulated. That’s right, you can call yourself a nutritionist - if you like! So, a Registered Dietitian is a qualified nutritionist. Be forewarned that a nutritionist without an RD/RDN credent

Happy Friday! I have a health + wellness tool for you that you are going to love. As part of my profession, I help clients reach their goals through accountability. Many of you reading this will attest to that being a very integral part in working with me. I thoroughly love this part of my job, empowering others, helping them create lasting changes and offering tools to aid that process along the way. My Gift to You! For those of you that I haven't worked with yet, offering t

Among many other services, I now offer the “gold standard” for testing food sensitivities and inflammation in the body. This may be a test for you if: * You’re sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and can’t find any answers, even from several different medical doctors. Click here for testimonials. * Frustrated that you feel like you can’t eat certain foods but don’t know why. Feel limited in what you “can” eat but aren’t getting any better. * You’re still working off of