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Food can be medicine. 

Yet many patients are never given food prescriptions by their healthcare providers. Instead they are given medicines that mask symptoms, deplete nutrients, and fail to resolve the root cause.

I recently had an inspiring conversation about how holistic therapies and Western medicine could coexist and work together. In my humble opinion, medication should NOT be administered without an expiration date. Medication should be used to stabilize in extreme cases of imbalance or emergencies and then the goal should be for the patient to wean off those meds using diet and lifestyle interventions to promote health. 

The longer I practice, the more I find supplementation, herbs, and natural therapies that have no side effects and are just as effective if not more than certain medications. 

We are all uniquely made, have a distinct genetic makeup, and I believe if we equip ourselves with basic knowledge of how our bodies function, apply ancient health principles that have been tried and true for thousands of years, and listen deeply for signs and symptoms of imbalance, more often than not we would find an empowering and simple way of eating and living that would bring us joy and vibrant health. 

Drop an AMEN in the comments if you agree! -XO

Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Let’s talk for a moment about why women’s health is so important. 

Women, and especially black women, experience unique health challenges and are more likely to be diagnosed with certain diseases than men. Chronic diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are the leading causes of death for women. And 38% of women suffer from one or more chronic diseases, compared to 30% of men.

On top of that, it is not unusual for medical studies and drug trials to exclude women. Black women and people of a color are also rarely included – and we all know that the trauma of misuse of black bodies for exploitative studies runs deep. 

One example is the American Heart Association’s 2007 guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women. In 2010, Duke University researchers looked more closely at the research used to establish the guidelines and they found that less than 1/3 of all of the study participants in the trials were women. A few of the trials (about 13%) didn’t even include any women. 

That means that much of the data used to develop guidelines for women were not specific to women. That’s a #healthgap

I am so grateful every day for the opportunity to help bridge this gap and help women achieve optimal health and wellness through holistic means. 

That is why I’m also on a mission to help as many women as I can reclaim their hormonal health.

Sistren, I have a dream… that women can live pain-free and symptom-free from hormonal related illness. That we have all the tools to understand our bodies, Aunt Flow, and master our hormonal balance at every stage of life. And once we master it, we pass on this legacy to our daughters, and they will pass it on again. If you heal a woman, you can heal an entire family, and then an entire nation. So let’s start by healing the woman in the mirror and passing it on. -XO

The skin is the largest organ in the body and everything we eat has a direct effect on its ability to regenerate. Your skin is one of the first places that you may witness a major transformation when you choose to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. 

For several years, I struggled with acne that did not seem to go away with any sort of treatment, over the counter or otherwise. 

Finally, I realized that I had to combat my acne from the inside out. I stopped eating vegan junk food, soy,  refined sugar, fried anything, and gave up refined carbs. Within one month on a raw vegan diet my skin was not only clear, it was glowing. 

A plant-based diet is a powerful tool for healing skin issues because many skin problems are related to poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, or constipation. Eating a wide range of whole foods packed with nutrients and full of fiber immediately solves these problems. 

To get rid of acne for good, you have to figure out the root cause in order to heal. In my book The Acne Free Diet (available on Amazon), I discuss three root causes of acne: 

1) Poor diet

2) Parasitic or Candida infection

3) Hormonal imbalance

If you are struggling with problem skin, start with figuring out your root cause. Each of these root causes requires different interventions, but a plant-based diet can be helpful for many people with any of the three I mentioned. 

The most essential step to thriving on a plant-based diet is learning more about your body type. I fell into a plant-based diet intuitively, and although I have tweaked my diet over the twenty four years I’ve been vegan, I have also discovered through diagnostic tools that it is indeed the best diet for me. The fact that I also feel amazing and am “living my best life” on Veg helps too. For tips on transitioning, check out my book Got Veg? How to Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet (available on Amazon). -XO

“There’s a reason wisdom is often associated with age. The more experiences, mistakes, and lessons a person faces—the better advice they can give. So when it comes to strategies for health and longevity, certified nutrition specialist and behavior coach Esosa Edosomwan, M.S., CNS, LDN, decided to go directly to the source.”

“She began interviewing people like 79-year-old Annette Larkins, aka the “Ageless Woman”; supercentenarian Bernando LaPallo; and more, to uncover their secrets to living longer. After conducting these interviews, Edosomwan noticed everyone she spoke to had rituals in three areas: diet, elimination, and lifestyle.”

Read the full Mind Body Green article via this link to learn about the areas in which you need to up your ritual game to live your best #Ageless life! -XO

Chile, do you need to break up with sugar? 

Catch me on episode 2 of the “Grown Woman Stuff” podcast by Julee Jonez.

In the show, we talked about so many hot topics – like sugar addiction and staying ageless—keeping it right and tight well into your golden years. 

Give it a listen via this link. You can find “Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez” on Spotify or Google Podcasts. 

Special announcement!! We are extending the calls for Staying Ageless 30+ until Friday, and class now officially starts Sunday, March 7th. 

If you were looking for a sign, this is it lady!

Sign up for a call via this link if you are a woman 30+ interested in staying fly until you are 99 (or close to it), looking and feeling amazing as you age, and are ready to create lasting healthy rituals. -XO

Hey girl hey! One question: Are you ’bout that #Ageless life? 🙂

Option 1: You can continue wishing your skin was poppin’, you have more energy, you’ve reached your ideal weight, or are finally free from prescription medications prescribed for a chronic condition… 

And, wishing you had that same confidence, swag, and youthfulness that some of our #AgelessSheroes have… 

You can keep watching your peers glow up, knowing you’re just as capable, just as determined, just as deserving of optimal health… But continue wasting countless hours googling solutions to your health problems, wasting your hard earned money on ineffective supplements, or trying the latest fad diets.

OR

Option 2: You can commit to radical self-care, and create your #AgelessRoadmap.

You can work with someone who’s worked with thousands of clients to save them time and money by getting to the root cause of their health problems. If you follow the method I outline in the course, and put in the #WERK to implement, you too can have a Glow-Up story.

That’s because I show you how to use researched back #Ageless protocols, get you clarity on what exercise and diet is best for you, and what rituals you need to live your best life.

You in? If it’s option number 2, sign up for a free call via this link now! You have until TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PST to join me, and the ladies already enrolled, in Staying Ageless 30+

I can’t wait to see you in class 🙂 -XO

#WCW – Look at all of these #Glow-Up stories!!! 

Every health transformation I have witnessed begins with awareness. We have to face the whole truth of where we are in the present, and acknowledge that our current actions are not in alignment with the highest vision we have for our lives. 

One of the first things we do together in my transformative program Staying Ageless 30+ is make sure that the vision of your healthiest, best, #Ageless life is crystal clear. From this clarity we map out the daily rituals that over time will help you reach your goal.

I am incredibly proud of the women who joined the #AgelessTribe and did the work!

And if you are reading this right now, know that this could be YOU. 

We start the course this SUNDAY, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the #AgelessTribe and take control of your health! 

If you are a woman 30+ interested in staying fly until you are 99 (or close to it), looking and feeling amazing as you age, and are ready to create lasting healthy rituals, visit this link to sign up for a FREE call today. Spots are limited and calls close this Friday, so don’t delay! -XO

Staying Ageless 30+ is an eight week online course designed to activate dynamic women like you! In the course, you will learn how to establish lasting rituals that radically transform your overall health, beauty, and energy so you can have the bandwidth to love your best life professionally and personally in 60 days or less.

Here’s what is included:

• Lifetime access to all future course upgrades
• Five 1.5 hour lectures with me
• Access to the online course portal with lectures, text articles, handouts, and bonus audio interviews
• LIVE weekly check-in calls from weeks 5-8
• The Staying Ageless course workbook
• Subscription to the #StayingAgeless community
• Invite to the Staying Ageless Inner Circle after the course is completed

And if you are extra, like me, you can sign up for the VIP package fit for #queens which includes:

• A Dynamic Change therapy recording
• A one on one with me & a follow-up within one month of the program completion
• DNA testing to support dietary choices
• A bonus “surprise” beauty product

This is the LAST WEEK to join!! So if you are interested, visit this link to sign up for a free call today! Chile, don’t delay cause spots are limited. 

And in case you didn’t already hear, last week I announced my *new* training: “6 Major Keys to Determine Your Ideal Diet.” In it, I give you actionable steps you can take to land the diet that is uniquely perfect for YOU.

The best part: It’s FREE. Sign up today via this link! -XO

Food is information… that can turn on and turn off certain genes. 

You may be aware that your genes somewhat determine the health hand you have to deal with in life — if your grandparents or parents had heart disease, diabetes, hypertension etc. this can leave you more susceptible to getting the same conditions. ESPECIALLY if you choose to eat and live a lifestyle that is identical to your predecessors!  

You also may have heard the famous quote: “Your genetics loads the gun, your lifestyle pulls the trigger.” For me this was also confirmed by interviewing men and women who have achieved extraordinary longevity that had family histories of disease, but because of their diet and lifestyle choices, they were able to change their personal health outcomes. 

Nutrigenomics studies the interaction between your diet, lifestyle and genes, especially regarding the prevention and treatment of disease. Each of us has a unique body chemistry determined by our genes. DNA serves as the blueprint for everything about us, from our hair color to our susceptibility to disease, our health potential and our ability to manage our weight. 

Nutrigenomics in its simplest element says: the nutrients in your food interact with your genes. Which means you can use nutrition to affect your genes and you are no longer at the mercy of your DNA. 

But not only food matters… Lifestyle factors also affect gene expression. 

Your gene expression can change based on how you move, your thoughts, feelings and social connections, toxin exposure, general state of mind, exposure to diseases, exercise, and more. 

When you take into consideration these factors and also are aware of the hand you are dealt (YOUR GENES) then you can create a truly personalized diet and lifestyle. 

That’s why I am super excited to integrate nutrigenomics into my eight week transformative longevity program Staying Ageless 30+. For those who join as VIP’s we will be using DNA testing to help each woman determine which foods may be the best to include in her diet. Sign up for a call via this link! XO