We have been taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this has been the conventional wisdom for as long as I can remember. What if “breakfast,” which means the first meal of the day to break the nighttime fast, has more flexibility than we have...

Perhaps you have been wondering if all the hype around collagen supplements holds any weight. Let me start with my own personal experience. About eight years ago, I was struggling with post exercise soreness and discomfort. The aching and cramping would last all day...

Most people do not give much thought to their blood sugar, until they get the sad news from their doctor that they are prediabetic or have full blown diabetes. Part of the problem is that most individuals do not do a set of yearly comprehensive bloodwork, therefore,...

So many clients come into my practice due to long term struggles with fatigue. They are frustrated with their exhaustion and the negative effect it has on their ability to live the life they love. There are so many root causes of chronic fatigue, but one big issue...

Many of my clients are familiar with the phrase "autoimmune begins in the gut", however, most are not sure what it means. Today, I would like to unpack this issue in more detail.  Firstly, it is important to start with the fact that autoimmune disease is on the rise...

The recent increase in the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, fueled by celebrity endorsements and social media, has led to a “craze” for these drugs. Some brand names you may have heard of include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Trulicity, to name a few.  They...

In my March Blog, I discussed “Estrogen-What you need to know Part One.” This month, we will delve into diet, lifestyle and supplement approaches to support healthy estrogen levels and hormone balance overall. Let’s get started.  I always begin with diet! With hormone...

Our hormones are affected by many factors such as chemicals in our personal care products, herbicides and pesticides in our food and environment, and Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup.  Hormones are also affected by diet, slow digestion and constipation,...

Today I want to demystify what I consider to be a “forgotten” macronutrient.  Over the years, I have looked at hundreds of client food journals, and what I can tell you is that protein is rarely prioritized. We all know that protein is important for building muscle...

I was walking with a friend the other week, and I was talking about how I bought a sauna blanket (yes, this is a thing lol) and started using it three times a week. She stopped, looked at me, and she said, “I do not understand how you fit all of these wellness...