Hormones are crucial in how you feel daily—affecting everything from your energy levels and mood to your metabolism and sleep. Yet, modern stressors, poor diets, and environmental toxins can throw hormones out of balance, leaving you feeling off. Hormones are also extremely delicate. When just one hormone is off balance, it can affect other hormones,...
Read more >>Winter is here, and with it comes the need for cozy essentials, hearty meals, and practical solutions to keep the season comfortable and enjoyable. It’s not always easy to fit everything you want for your health and wellness into your budget, and that’s when big box stores can be treasure troves of winter must-haves. They...
Read more >>As the days grow colder and cozy mornings call for something warm and nourishing, here’s a delicious way to feed your body and brain. This dark chocolate and almond oatmeal with blueberry compote contains ingredients that support cognitive health, memory, and focus. Perfect for starting your day with a brain-boosting breakfast that’s as comforting as...
Read more >>Menopause can be a challenging time in your life… The conditions of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can affect you psychologically, emotionally, and physically. There are 48 recognized signs of menopause which include hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and loss of bone density. Today, we’re going to zoom in on a condition that is not...
Read more >>Fall is here, and it’s got us yearning for something earthy, warm, and comforting. Today, we have a mushroom broth that’s perfect for a rainy day or even as an appetizer for a hearty meal. Note that the mushrooms for this recipe are a bit harder to find than portobellos, so you may need to...
Read more >>We all get cravings for a treat from time to time. Unfortunately, these ‘treats’ often come in the form of a candy bar, a frappuccino, or fast food… And while these foods may satisfy you in the moment, they could leave you feeling worse after and slow down your health and weight management goals. This...
Read more >>Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, when the kids in your life go back to school, it can mean one thing: More germs! Of course, there are plenty of other good things about back to school, but today I have a neat little solution if you experience either of those issues. Or if...
Read more >>We often think of dessert as a ‘sin’ or a guilty pleasure; a small reward for eating healthy or dealing with a tough day. But there’s actually plenty of ways to reward yourself with dessert that supports your health goals… Today I have just the thing to help you indulge in something delicious while also...
Read more >>As you know, I’m a big fan of smoothies, but if I want a little more substance, I will opt for what I’ve started calling a “Smoothie Bowl.” It’s a mix between a smoothie and a bowl of oatmeal. The one I’m going to share with you today is delicious and contains joint-supporting ingredients to...
Read more >>Joint discomfort affects 92 million Americans This pervasive issue ranges from nagging aches to debilitating discomfort that can cause people to skip even their favorite physical activities. We recently wrote an article diving into the many causes of joint discomfort, but today, we want to zoom in on a cause that often flies under the...
Read more >>We only have two rules for dinner at my house: 1. It has to be delicious 2. It has to contain nutrients to support overall wellness Luckily, I have an easy recipe for you today that fills both of those promises. And as a bonus, it’s light and perfect for a warm summer evening… or...
Read more >>I have a bit of guilty pleasure… I’ve always enjoyed reading self-improvement books; I’ve probably read dozens of them over the years. Do I implement all of the things in the pages of these books? Definitely not, but if I can even get one useful tip out of a book, I consider that a win. ...
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