Zealous Health Activist. A vivid example of how contradictions coexist in one’s body. — When it comes to talking about me, I cringe. Almost literally. Yet here I am, MEDIUM! Born (in the ’70s) and raised on the southeastern coast of Spain (Andalusia), that is, “oozing with Andalusian essence,” I never lacked passion and spontaneity as a child. …

Our gut and lungs collaborate to improve our health. — “With life as short as a half-taken breath, don’t plant anything but love.”― Rumi. “… and nourishing food.” — I would add. Lung disorders numbers are on the rise: 235 million people suffer from asthma worldwide (very common among children), and Chronic Respiratory Diseases rank among the top 3 causes…

Beginnings are hard, no matter how long you’ve been practicing — Do you struggle to stick to an exercise routine, regardless of how short or moderate it seems? Do you blame yourself for being unable to move your body enough to keep it supple and healthy — let alone engage in a sweat-triggering workout to lose weight? Well, you are not…

A formal (yet heartfelt) complaint letter to the Designer of our bodies. — Dear God, I intended to write this letter months ago. However, after spending countless hours every day working with women and their hormonal imbalances, I guess I am as exhausted as they are. Thus, days and weeks go by, and I keep putting this task on the back burner. Today…

Be aware of these industries if you want to take back control of what you eat — Have you ever felt ashamed about your food choices? Or have you ever blamed yourself because you ‘failed’ at yet another diet? Well, you are not alone. It’s not random. In fact, there is a good reason why this is not your fault. …

4 examples to dismantle this outdated conflict. — Are raw tomatoes healthier than their cooked counterparts? What about bell peppers? Don’t vegetables lose their nutritional value when we cook them? Chances are you’ve asked these questions or heard strong opinions about cooked and raw vegetables. …

It’s the most potent anti-aging, anti-stress molecule, and you won’t need another supplement. — Imagine a pill helping you slow down the aging process, acting as an ‘anti-stress’ agent, reducing inflammation in your body, boosting your metabolism and endurance, and supporting your immune system day in and day out. Undoubtedly, it would rapidly become one of the best-seller supplements on this planet.

You won’t need expensive superfoods or supplements. — Have a look at the news. What do you see? Wars and fighting everywhere, at every level. International conflicts broadcasted like a Netflix series, heartbreaking national news about shootings, local news reporting the latest victim of gender violence, the newest school bullying episode… … or your neighbor, “the Greatest Gossip…

Is your diet your identity? — Vegans, raw vegans, carnivores, vegetarians, fruitarians, pescetarians, flexitarians, ‘pegans,’ macrobiotic and detox-devotees, chronic dieters, intermittent fasting practitioners, keto followers, warrior’s diet and paleo defenders, Adele’s Sirtfood diet fans… Go to any wellness section on social media, and you will find an almost endless list of different ‘Do-this-don’t-do-that if you want…