Hey there, fellow green thumbs! As I sit here with dirt under my nails and the scent of fresh soil lingering on my skin, I can’t help but reflect on the sheer joy and satisfaction that gardening brings into my life. Yesterday, the Ancora Wellness team spent hours tending to our new garden in front … Read more
How a Nutritionist Does Halloween Halloween can be a challenging time for parents and kids, fraught with food fears and battles over control. Limiting, rationing and even sometimes downright lying to our kids about their candy (Switch Witch anyone?) only causes dichotomous attitudes about good and bad foods and causes an unhealthy relationship of deprivation … Read more
Choosing the supposed “right” foods to fuel your body can feel like navigating a minefield. The fads and misinformation that circulate are truly astounding. Lately, I have been having a lot of conversations with folks about choosing nutritious foods to eat during menopause. This transitional time may require a shift in how you eat, so … Read more
Full disclosure – the original title of this blog was 4 Reasons Why BMI Is Bullsh**. Because it is. The BMI is inaccurate, highly flawed, and has no business in a nutritionist’s office. At Ancora Wellness, our mission is to provide holistic support for your total wellness. Spoiler: that does NOT include looking at your … Read more
During the pandemic, many people began investigating alternative healing options and modalities. In fact, more than a million adults have used reiki in the past year. Because of this interest, reiki and other healing energy work have become topical and popular. With this surge in access and popularity, a lot of folks are wondering, “How … Read more
Mental health treatment has changed drastically in recent generations, thankfully. We have moved past drastic and harmful forms of “care” and now enjoy many modalities that can support optimal mental health. From counseling to massage therapy, there are many choices available. One exciting development has been discovering the long-term benefits of acupuncture for mental well-being. … Read more
By Niki Carr, Nutritionist Should I buy organic produce? Is organic always better? A hotly debated topic of scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. The research is still out on whether organic varieties of fruits and veggies have more nutrients than conventionally grown versions. You can find numerous studies that support either side of the argument. We … Read more
It can be confusing to make sense of the different roles nutrition experts have. Learn about the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian and how each could help you.
A Nutritionists’ Thoughts Many folks who have ever counted calories for the purpose of dieting have a number in mind for when they want to lose weight –1200 calories. This is a mythical number that many humans consider to be the ideal number of calories to eat to lose weight. Diet culture, in its many … Read more
By Brian Barthelemy, LAc Self Care at Home Be your own bodyworker with self care. Every night for the past 400+ days (and counting!), my family and I have laid down in one of my kids’ rooms and done a meditation right before bedtime. I’m not talking about an hour long breathing experience. We do … Read more
