Entries by Nicolette Marais

Ep #040: The Stress Of The COVID-19 Pandemic & Unhappiness

The coronavirus pandemic has created health and wellness problems beyond just the virus infecting people.  Some people have not fared well with the social challenges the pandemic brought. Maladaptive coping mechanism like overeating and indulging in unhealthy foods have been a struggle for many. Those with addictive behaviors and substance abuse problems have also been […]

Ep #039: Unconditional Love

Unconditional love is a term that has a diverse social meaning.  At its foundation it resembles the absolute bond between mother and child at birth. However, not all people receive unconditional love from the mother as a child. Lacking the safety of the bond between the primary caregiver and child can lead to unforeseen problems […]

Ep #038: Inflammation, Good and Bad For You

Inflammation wears two different hats.  One is acute inflammation such as when you experience swelling around an injury or you drink excessive amounts of alcohol and the day after you look puffy or swollen.  Chronic inflammation is when you fail to identify or correct the cause behind the acute inflammation and it can ultimately lead […]

Raw Green Soup

A typical raw detox lunch at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat often consists of soup, salad, dip and/or pate, raw crackers, sprouts and fermented vegetables like pickles, sauerkraut, or kim chee. In this recipe we are going to show you how to make a simple and amazingly easy raw green soup at home. For those in colder […]

Vegan Raw Basil Pesto Sauce

Pesto is a traditional Italian dish. It is an uncooked sauce made from fresh Italian basil. Having freshly made basil pesto on hand gives you lots of flexibility for use as you prepare delicious healthy meals. If you store the pesto in a glass jar with a tight lid, it will keep fresh in the […]

How to Make Collard Green Wraps

Collard greens are the perfect leafy greens to make delicious wraps from because these leaves are soft and large. Using collard greens for wraps is also an easy way to incorporate more greens into your diet. The options for veggies, pate or dressing you can fill the wrap with are endless. Wraps are also a […]

Watermelon Juice

Watermelon juice is a very hydrating juice to enjoy in the summer when watermelons are in season. This is especially a great juice when you don’t own a juicer as we are making this juice using a blender. In this video Dr. Maya Baylac and Dr. Kelsey Becker show you step-by-step how to make watermelon […]

What Causes Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders like bulimia, binge-eating disorder, anorexia and other disordered eating behaviors are very complex disorders that involve an intersection of cultural, psychological, interpersonal, family and physical factors. In the last two decades there’s been a sharp increase in the prevalence of eating disorders as well as a demographic shift to include more of the […]

Is Obesity an Eating Disorder?

Obesity is defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 and it is considered a medical condition. Eating disorders on the other hand, are characterized by an abnormal relationship with food and is categorized as part of mental health. Eating disorders display a wide array of behaviors associated with food such as restriction, […]

Ep #015: Mastering Lifestyle Changes

Everyone knows it’s hard to change behavior especially around diet and exercise. To change our health requires making a deep change to our entire lifestyle, which for many people can be very challenging. In this episode we discuss how Dr. Baylac has used certain methods in her practice to create lasting lifestyle changes in the […]