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, […]
Have you ever reflected on symptoms you are experiencing and thought, “Getting old sucks?” Perhaps you’ve said it out loud to a friend. I hear it frequently. When I ask clarifying questions, they often provide a list of the symptoms they are experiencing. They may comment that they are getting old. Or they may use […]
Have you ever noticed your energy dip, your mood shift, or your cycle feel off—and you couldn’t quite pin down why? It’s easy to blame stress, sleep, or even your morning coffee, but sometimes the real culprits are far more subtle. Chemicals hiding in everyday products can quietly interfere with your hormones and throw your […]
When stress arrives, it doesn’t just occupy your mind – it often shows up in your body as powerful cravings. That sudden urge for a sweet treat or crunchy snack isn’t a sign of weakness. It is your body’s instinctive response to feeling under pressure. Understanding why stress makes you crave sugar is the first […]
