Researchers have discovered all kinds of new relationships between food and mood, and the results paint a clear picture: What you consume directly influences your happiness, including factors like stress, anxiety, and emotional stability. I mean, how could you not be curious with this kind of proof?
Read MoreOur current health epidemic and the rise of chronic diseases can be tied to rapid changes in our diet & cultural practices, hyper-sanitization, increasing rates of C-section births, immunizations and antibiotic excesses, decreases in plant food intake, carbohydrate-heavy diets, and the increase in GMO foods.
All these factors have created a recipe for microbiota disruption, dysbiosis (too much bad bacteria), and the loss of ecological diversity.
This seed mix is my favorite hormone balancing anti-inflammatory blend and here's why!
They contain Vitamin E*, Omega 3- and Omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for hormone production and ovarian follicular function. Also, Vitamin E is really good for the health of your skin.
*Found in flax seeds, sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds…
Read MoreAfter we turn 30 we begin to lose bone density, which accelerates at perimenopause and really advances once we hit menopause around 50.
Menopause dramatically speeds up bone loss. After menopause, your ovaries stop producing the hormone estrogen, which helps keep your bones strong.
Read MoreI see thyroid issues in at least 70% of the women I'm working with these days, so I feel passionate about educating people on this subject and helping people feel better.
So, in honor of Thyroid Awareness Month I wanted to share with you why your thyroid is oh-so important, some symptoms to look out for, and many of the natural ways you can support it!
As a functional nutrition coach that specializes in women’s health, I get asked questions all the time about what’s going on in your body related to hormones, digestion, inflammation, insomnia, and skin issues.
The truth is, every single person has their own bio-individual make-up, which means the answer is different for everybody depending on your health history, lifestyle, and more, but one thing is almost always true…just about all health issues start in the gut.
Know why?
Because your gut (aka, your digestive system) is truly the foundation of your health, both inside and out.
Read MoreI’m back with another two foods that boost your mood. Many of us know what it is to turn to food when we’re feeling down, anxious, or stressed. And while eating greasy, salty, or sweet food feels oh-so good in the moment, they have damaging effects, including inflammation, dysregulated blood sugar, headaches, and weight gain.
Read MoreYou may have heard about magnesium deficiency, as it’s been in the news for good reason. Our soil is being depleted of critical nutrients, and chemical processing takes additional nutrients out of our food supply, so it's no wonder symptoms of magnesium deficiency are on the rise. Digestive issues, such as leaky gut, can lead to malabsorption, and medications like antacids decrease absorption, while diuretics increase urinary excretion of magnesium.
Read MoreI'm back after a long pause. The last four-ish months have been a long pause for everyone, in one way or another. I'm guessing it looks different for each of you, but I'm hoping you're doing ok and finding grace where you can.
…One of the things that's making me crazy is how little anybody is talking about what we can do to help our immune systems so we can naturally stave off any viruses in the coming months.
Read MoreIn my sharing on social I got a lot of questions about the difference between juice and smoothies, so I thought I'd share a breakdown with you today:
Juicing…
Life takes so many twists and turns and for the last year I've been pulled to work on what's going on with one of my son's health. About two years ago he started to get sick more and more often and then stay sick longer and longer. It was alarming and quite perplexing.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like this? You've come home after a busy day, made dinner, got your kids squared away, and then suddenly want to ravage your cupboards for something salty or sweet? Or both? :-)
Perhaps you had a healthy day of eating and you feel like you "deserve a reward!" Boy do I know this feeling, and many of my clients do as well.
Read MoreToday I'm writing about something near and dear to my heart, and that's estrogen dominance (ED). Why, you ask? This is something I've experienced the last couple years, so I'm quite close to it (and my guess is many of you are too). I've studied, researched, taken classes, and pretty much tried to become an expert in it, so I thought I'd share some knowledge with you all.
Read MoreOn this penultimate day of school I decided to get up a little earlier and make the boys these delicious pancakes. You won't know they're gluten free! And I love that they're full of fiber so they're really filling. Today, I used unsweetened cashew milk instead of almond milk and they were just as good. Also, the boys don't like coconut oil so I used good ol' fashioned butter in the pan (grass-fed of course!). :)
Read MoreWanna know what I suggest to all of my 1-on-1 clients about now? Here it is. It's time to get yourself onto a quality, broad spectrum probiotic. Probiotics add healthy bacteria to your digestive tract, creating balance and a strong immunity. Did you know that 70% of your immunity is located there, in your digestive tract?
Read MoreIt's becoming common knowledge that inflammation is the root of most modern disease. While we need some inflammation to help heal the body from things like ankle sprains or a sore throat, low-grade chronic inflammation is associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease.
Read MoreAlright coffee drinkers, this is for you!
Every time I lead a program that eliminates coffee there's a lot of grief and anxiety. People LOVE their morning ritual and I get it. I love it too. Who doesn't love the smell, and the quick pick-me-up it delivers?
Read MoreHello lovely, Can you believe the holidays are upon us? I'm trying to wrap my brain around it already being November. I think I feel like this every year, and every year I'm shocked that it comes so fast. Then, I vow to stay peaceful, grounded, keep my gift buying to only extremely meaningful experiences or gifts, keep my good digestion intact, and not gain weight. Sound familiar?
Read MoreHappy fall! Can you believe it's here already? While I am still wishing there were hot, sunny days, I am looking at the beautiful fall colors and focusing on being present and accepting What IS.
Read MoreWhile I love the laid back days of summer (hello Boulder, hello Pritchard Park, hello sleeping in!), I always look forward to getting back into my fall routine. Why? Because I love connecting with busy women like YOU -- I absolutely love what I do. Getting to work with amazing women is such a gift, and I look forward to leaping into my practice once all the summer fun is done. This summer I started my newest educational journey, which is to go deep into the study of functional medicine/nutrition.
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