“Gut health” is a term we hear everywhere these days— in supplement advertisements, on yogurt labels, and in the side panels of wellness books and podcasts. But what does it truly mean? It’s not just about clinical definitions or eating more fiber and taking a probiotic. Instead, it should be understood in a more relatable […]
January is the time of year when many are seeking to counter the effects of added indulgence during recent holidays. Social media and marketing are replete with advertisements of this diet and that one, all promising to provide the results you desire. Many have started the ketogenic diet, and I have received a few messages […]
How do you like to step into a new year? Maybe you take a quick look over your shoulder at the year behind you—celebrating what worked and noticing what didn’t. If better health is on your resolution list this year, I’m cheering you on already. We usually think of eating better or exercising more. Maybe […]
There’s a kind of fullness that isn’t related to food. It comes from conversations, notifications, emotional labor, and prolonged periods of concentration without rest. It comes from the typical holiday schedule. When your capacity reaches its limit, you may still feel hungry, but not in a way that invites complexity. You might not know exactly […]
With the arrival of the holiday season, our to-do list seems to get longer, and our social calendar gets even more crowded. We have decorating to do, gifts to purchase and wrap, travel to plan, parties to attend or host, and numerous family traditions to uphold. Do you view the holidays with eager anticipation, or […]
True or false – eating turkey at Thanksgiving makes you sleepy? We’ve all heard the jokes about curling up in a recliner after a big holiday meal. Maybe you have been looking for a comfy place to take a nap. But I think it’s time that we stop blaming the poor turkeys and explore what […]
Your blood sugar works like a metronome. When it’s steady, your hormones tend to stay more balanced. But when it spikes and crashes, the roller coaster affects everything from how well you sleep to how often you crave sugar. Every time your blood sugar rises – especially after a flour-based or sugary meal – your […]
If you have children in school or work in an office, you know that cold season is in full swing. When you feel the telltale throat tickle, how do you respond? Some just buy a box of tissues and push through. Others pull out a collection of over-the-counter drugs. But there are some preventative measures […]
Antibiotics are powerful. Sometimes they’re essential; yet even when necessary, they often come with a cost. Because while antibiotics clear out harmful bacteria, they also sweep away the beneficial microbes that keep your digestion, immune system, mood, and energy in balance. They can be like using a flamethrower on a field. You might notice the […]
Sarah was tired all the time. She leaned on coffee to get through her mornings, craved sugar in the afternoons, and by evening she barely had energy left for her family. Her bloodwork came back “normal,” yet she knew something was off. When she met a practitioner who offered Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing, […]
