How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

A big challenge for everyone is eating healthy while traveling and since the holidays are upon us, I thought it would be a perfect time to share some of my tips.  For most of us, the holiday season comes with a mixture of emotions, both negative and positive.  It's a stressful time of year: holiday traffic, over-crowded stores, last minute shopping, family drama... people fall back into old habits. You might think "there are no healthy options available", "not enough time", or "my emotions got the best of me", but these are all excuses and not the truth.  Well, I have good news!  With my three simple rules…

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Top 13 Wellness Gift Ideas

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the hard to buy for?  I'd like to share my most cherished wellness products and services that I love and use daily.  These tools have literally transformed my health and my clients plus make being healthy so easy. Share this list with your loved ones for a subtle hint or ensure it is in your wellness regimen by  purchasing one for yourself....you are worth it! This shopping can be accomplished from the comfort of your home.  No fighting crowds, burning fossil fuels or wasting precious hours of your time. Contact us if we can help at info@brenewed.com or calling 812-473-2502. 1.…

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Health Issues from Busyness

Health Issues from Busyness Most of us are busy.   We have packed schedules, commitments and are often quite overextended especially during the holidays. Daily life comes along with endless activities, opportunities and commitments. Before we know it we are exhausted, fatigued, anxious and possibly even depressed. All these can lead to a degradation of our immune system which naturally opens the door for chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Let's talk about the word "busy".  We wear it like a badge of honor or maybe an Olympic gold medal.  We compare ourselves to others thinking no one can be busier than we are! Webster defines…

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Health Issues From Eating Genetically Modified Foods

Opt Out of the Genetic Engineering Experiment! If you have not educated yourself on understanding genetically modified foods, then you should start now and keep reading. The first question is what is a genetically modified food? Monsanto takes DNA strands from insects and insert this DNA into food crops to make them more resistant to pests. GMO corn, for example, is designed to explode the stomachs of insects when they eat it. When we eat the GMO plant, or the flesh, milk or eggs from those animals that did, we bring that mutated insect DNA into our bodies. Who could think that this same effect wouldn’t impact the cells in…

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6 Tips for a Meaningful Thanksgiving Day

According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among almost all religions after harvests and at other times. Most of us love Thanksgiving because of the delicious food which is great but we need to remember and focus on more than just that to truly enjoy the day. So here are a few ideas that make your day special and memorable. Create a heartfelt Thanksgiving tradition with an Attitude of Gratitude!  Our tradition is to allow each family member…

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Dr. Bonnie’s 6 Quick Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Day

According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among almost all religions after harvests and at other times. Most of us love Thanksgiving because of the delicious food which is great but we need to remember and focus on more than just that to truly enjoy the day. So here are a few ideas that make our day special and memorable. Create a heartfelt Thanksgiving tradition with an Attitude of Gratitude!  Our tradition is to allow each family member…

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Wheat-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:   ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup sunflower or grapeseed oil ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup quinoa flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup dark chocolate chips   Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together first five ingredients.  Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.  Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until smooth.  Add chocolate chips.  Do not over stir.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on a baking sheet.  Bake 7 minutes for a chewy cookie, 8-9 minutes for a crispy cookie.  Do…

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Now Hiring Office Manager/Administrative Support Professional

B Renewed Wellness Center is hiring a Part-Time Office Manager/Administrative Support Professional Looking for a way to serve others in a fulfilling role in an exploding industry? Want to make a difference in helping others experience better health in your community? The part-time professional would work approximately 24-30/hours per week. • Office days would be Monday through Thursday. • Strong skills in Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. • Strong interpersonal skills needed to greet clients, answer telephone, work events and schedule appointments. • Attention to detail, professionalism and passion for serving others are priority. • Health and nutrition knowledge preferred but not required. Please send a…

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Dr. Schnautz has been awarded a diploma as a Loomis Digestive Health Specialist (LDHS)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Loomis Institute’s Class of 2013   Madison, WI, September 25 - The Loomis Institute™ of Enzyme Nutrition is proud to announce that Bonnie Schnautz, ND has graduated in the top ranks of her class on September 15, 2013. Dr. Schnautz has been awarded a diploma as a Loomis Digestive Health Specialist (LDHS).   Loomis Digestive Health Specialists (LDHS) are trained to determine the hidden causes of patient symptoms, particularly in unresolved health problems. The material taught is the work of Dr. Howard F. Loomis, Jr. Backed by many years of clinical experience, he has brought the theoretical food enzyme work of Edward Howell, MD, into…

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