We hear a lot about inflammation. Internally, it can be linked to accelerated aging, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel and chron’s disease, and arthritis. So what is inflammation? Think about what happens when you cut your finger. It swells and turns red as your body sends white blood cells to the injury site to prevent […]
Type 2 diabetes stems from insulin resistance driven by excess sugar and refined carbs. Low carb whole foods, minerals, healthy fats and stress control can stabilize blood glucose naturally!! If you have type 2 diabetes, you were probably given Metformin and told it was a life sentence. But did you know it is possible to […]
I’ve written about sleep before, but sleep is critical to good health. Just ask anyone who isn’t getting any! Let’s have a refresher. Poor sleep means waking frequently throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, or waking up and not being able to get back to sleep. This affects every area of your life: you feel […]
Chronic stress raises cortisol, spikes blood sugar and insulin, drives belly fat and cravings. Balance sleep, diet and adaptogenic herbs to support adrenal health and weight loss!! If you’re having trouble losing weight, you might think about food first, but did you consider how your hormones affect weight loss? Cortisol, one of your main stress […]
Earthing or walking barefoot on grass or sand may reduce inflammation, improve sleep, support heart health, balance cortisol, and enhance immune function through natural electron exchange. I’ve been seeing a lot of claims about the science of “earthing,” which is pretty much what it sounds like: walking barefoot to have direct contact with […]
Balance female hormones by improving sleep, lowering cortisol, stabilizing blood sugar, supporting thyroid and liver function, healing gut inflammation, and using targeted nutrients and herbs. I don’t think there’s a worse feeling than being at war with your hormones. I know– I’ve been there. Once upon a time I was struggling with hypothyroidism, low female […]
An anti inflammatory diet heals the gut, balances the microbiome, lowers CRP, and reduces chronic disease risk by removing sugar, gluten, seed oils, and adding omega 3s, greens, ferments, and sleep. Inflammation is arguably the root cause of every chronic condition and disease. It’s your body’s response to stress, whether it be stress via injury, […]
Forest bathing reduces cortisol, balances the nervous system, improves sleep, and boosts immune function, making nature exposure a powerful tool for stress relief and chronic disease prevention. I’ve been doing this work–nutrition consulting, wellness coaching– for a long time now, and my biggest takeaway isn’t which supplement works the best or what food melts fat […]