When your nervous system has been running on high alert, finding calm can feel like something that requires effort. This may be due to accumulated stress, disrupted sleep, overstimulation, or a particularly demanding stretch of days. The familiar tools – walks or meditation apps – don’t always land the way you intend. Sometimes the body […]
You may have experienced it after eating certain foods, such as leftovers, aged cheese, wine, or even a bowl of spinach. You suddenly feel itchy, have a throbbing head, a runny nose, or digestive discomfort. Have you found yourself wondering, “Am I allergic? Is my body overreacting?” The answer could be related to histamine and […]
“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 […]
