Before I went to nutrition school if someone had said the word Ashwagandha, I would have had no clue what they were talking about. Now it’s a common herb in the repertoire of the many options available we can use to help with cortisol regulation and adrenal support. Taking Ashwagandha has been shown to […]
(Yup, in 2020 this requires a multiple part series! 😬) To my dear ones who’ve been overwhelmed by grief, job loss, juggling kids schooling at home while trying to stay employed, and/or feel worn out by the daily grind of 2020…. my next articles are for you! ❤️ I’ve had three people show […]
Hi Dear ones…. In this year 2020 when life has been such a rollercoaster ride for us all, and at the core of lives being turned upside down is concern about the health of all people on our planet, I thought it only appropriate to end the year with 12 days of immune support tips […]
I remember going back to work after baby #2. I was a wreck. I snot cried for a week. I was angry not to have more time. I did not know how I would be up with this wee one all night (my husband worked nights) and then function at work all day. […]
Here’s a recent question from Lana about what could be going wrong with her food plan: I’m just so frustrated. I’ve changed my diet and I’m eating a balance of healthy foods. I’m off sugar and mostly quit drinking wine. I haven’t seen the improvement in my mood that I thought would happen. I still […]
When I was battling gut and mood problems, I had no idea that there were root causes to my issues. I knew that I had no control around sugar. I knew that I got overly anxious in situations and my heart would race. I also knew that no matter what I ate, I’d have days […]
If you’ve ever dealt with hormone issues, you know how powerful hormones can be! They can leave you crying in a corner when you know what’s making you upset isn’t as big as it feels. One minute you’re edgy, anxious, and irritable and the next you feel overwhelmed with fatigue. The worst part is feeling […]
It is so hard to sort out what approach to take with foods. And every new year, many people try to do just that. This is why I LOVE functional nutrition. Because we look at each person as a unique individual, so there is not a one size fits all diet approach. We look at […]
You jump on the internet to see another headline about gluten sensitivity telling you it’s Bogus… Then, the next time you turn around, you’re hearing from your co-worker how amazing they feel now that they’re off gluten. And what is the deal with people saying they have Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity??? Seriously, what does that […]
You are sooo ready for bed! You climb into your cozy sheets, flip off the light, and boom – there goes that brain. Thoughts swimming all around, and all you want to do is get to bed!! I hear ya lady. This was a big problem of mine for awhile. The good news is […]
