Ways to Increase and Protect Your Gut Microbiome
If you’ve heard me talk about gut health before, you know I often describe it as your internal garden. Inside your body lives a thriving ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. These tiny organisms play a huge role in digestion, immune function, hormone balance, mood, and even brain health. Research from places […]
How Sugar Impacts Your Liver (and Why It Matters)
The liver plays a central role in processing everything we eat and drink—including sugar. When we consume carbohydrates, they are broken down into glucose, which the body uses for energy. Any excess glucose that isn’t immediately needed is stored first in the liver and muscles as glycogen. When the Liver Reaches Its Limit The liver […]
Why Resolutions Don’t Work
Every January, it happens again.We make big, shiny resolutions. And by February?…most of those promises are already fading. So why don’t resolutions work, and what can we do instead? Why Resolutions Fail First of all, January feels somewhat arbitrary and forced. Change comes when you are ready, not because of a date on a calendar. […]
How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Wreaking Havoc on Your Health
The holiday season is a beautiful paradox: equal parts joy, magic, connection—and temptation. Rich meals, disrupted routines, late nights, travel, and stress can leave even the healthiest among us feeling drained by the time the new year arrives. But here’s the good news: enjoying the season does not require sacrificing your well-being. With a few […]
Breaking Free from Everyday Toxins: Easy Steps Toward a Healthier Life
In our modern world, exposure to toxic substances is almost unavoidable. From the air we breathe to the products we use daily, harmful chemicals can enter our bodies—often without our realizing it. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live in fear. With a few intentional swaps, you can drastically reduce your exposure […]
The Seasons of Life According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the ancient science of life rooted in Indian philosophy, teaches us that everything in nature follows natural rhythms and cycles. Just as the earth rotates through the four seasons, Ayurveda sees our lives as moving through distinct stages. Life is a journey marked by beautiful transitions—each season bringing unique challenges and opportunities for growth. […]
March On: Small Steps to a Stronger, Healthier You
When working with people, my focus tends to center on what you put in, on, and around your body. We talk about what foods will support their well-being, how they may benefit from supplements and herbs, and how environmental toxins affect their health. However, I have come to realize that exercise is equally, and some […]
Healing the Heart Chakra: Daily Practices to Open, Balance and Connect
For those unfamiliar with Chakras, seven energy centers reside in our body along the spine. Each is associated with energetic aspects of wellness and balance in the mind and body. The seven Chakras are the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown. The Heart chakra, located in the center of the chest, […]
The Full Picture of Eating: Exploring the What, When, Where, How, and Why
As so many of us look to lose weight or change some of our biomarkers, what we put in our bodies is important. But I want to go beyond weight loss when discussing healthy eating. So let’s look at the what but also the when, where, and how that may be sabotaging you when it […]
Here Comes the Sun: Amazing Health Benefits From Mother Nature
What one thing can improve your sleep, lift your mood and decrease stress, increase energy, support bone health, support a healthy immune system, support a healthy metabolism and be completely free. The beautiful big ball in the sky that provides warmth to our planet, energy to plants, and makes life possible is often given a […]