Health, Wellness, & Nutrition The Vibrant Health Podcast

The VH Podcast, Episode 24: Yoga For Healing

January 19, 2016 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{UPDATE FROM JESSICA, June 2023 – Over the last couple of years, my stance on yoga has changed and I no longer practice it or recommend it on my site or to my clients. You can read about my decision to stop practicing yoga here. Best wishes on your personal healing journey. <3} If you’ve...

Let’s Get Personal: My Food Sensitivity Testing Results (it’s time to go back to basics)

January 18, 2016 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE Sept. 2018 – I stopped writing the Let’s Get Personal series in 2016. If you would like to get the most recent update on my health and healing journey, please read this post, 3 Reasons Why I No Longer Share About My Healing Journey Online. You are always more than welcome to email me with...

Gut, Digestive, & Immune Health Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

The Importance of Gut Bacteria for Neurological Disorders

January 16, 2016 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Today’s article is shared with the permission of Dr. Mercola. Over the last couple of years, I have seen more information come to light about the relationship between our gut and our brain. As a matter of fact, our gut is often referred to as our “second brain”. The role that our gut health has on...

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals Real Food Recipes

How to Get the Best of Both Worlds: Batching Cooking & Meal Planning

January 15, 2016 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

You guys have heard me talk about meal planning and batch cooking MANY times on this site. It’s a strategy that I have employed for years so that I can always ensure I have healthy, nutritious food on hand, even when life gets crazy busy. I am not opposed to eating out every now and...

Beverages & Smoothies Dairy-Free Real Food Recipes

Superfood Chocolate Mint Smoothie :: Gluten and Nut Free, Dairy-Free Option

January 14, 2016 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

{Note from Jessica: Today’s post is shared by my sweet, longtime friend, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, author of the Recipes to Nourish website. Emily’s blog focuses on gluten-free real food and holistic health. She’s a real foodie, passionate about nourishing home cooking and advocate of “green” living. Her passion and mission are to make healthy and natural...