Nutritionist or Dietitian: Who Does What?
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.
Body Work
The 1200 Calorie Diet for Weight Loss
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
Be Your Own Bodyworker with Self Care
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
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy for Wellness ‘Wellness’ is generally considered to be an active process.: Go out and exercise. Plan and cook your meals. Take your vitamins and supplements. Do the work! And, while all of these things can and do make a difference, there are also ways to support your health that require nothing of you … Read more
The Holidays and Your Nutrition
The Holidays and Your Nutrition by Niki Carr The holidays can be a difficult time for many folks. There may be a lot of burden on someone to make this time of year feel extra magical for others. We may be missing those loved ones who are no longer here to celebrate with us. Some … Read more
A Nutritionist’s Guide to enjoying a Guilt-Free Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving can bring up a lot of stress and guilt because we typically eat differently on this day. For some folks, this may bring up feelings of needing to punish themself afterward for their choices, and for others, it may mean they have to earn their choices on Thanksgiving by exercising extra or by skipping … Read more
Does Massage Therapy for Trauma Release Really Work?
As more and more research comes out about the long-term effects of trauma, we’re also learning about how to help the body heal from it. Massage therapy for trauma release is highly effective for many people. Are you wondering if it could work for you? Let’s dive in a little so that you can decide … Read more
What To Expect at a Nutritionist Appointment
If you’ve decided to get some professional support from a nutritionist, congratulations on taking that step. The more you learn about how to fuel your body, the better. Understanding what to expect at a nutritionist appointment can help you make the most of your time there. The team at Ancora Wellness understands that your body’s … Read more