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...

Most of us know that sugar is bad for us, but many people struggle with eliminating sugar from their diets. One of the big ideas that I stress to clients is that food addictions and alcohol and drug addiction are the same kinds of biochemical processes.  The sugar...

It is November, and the holidays are around the corner. For many families, it is time to start planning that holiday menu. For anyone with food sensitivities during the holiday season (or anyone new to cooking for people with food sensitivities), I feel your pain. In...

October is here, and this also means the start of the cold and flu season. Yes, COVID is still lurking among us as well as other nasty viruses, however, there is much you can do to support yourself.  First off, the colder months can be an opportunity to slow down,...

Inflammation Nation I often talk with my clients about inflammation. There is a significant body of research that points to inflammation as the underlying cause of many chronic health conditions. Also, many natural health practitioners talk about the benefits of an...

Bone Broth is the Bomb! The benefits of bone broth: The popularity of bone broth has exploded. As more individuals are embracing a diet that uses “food as medicine,” this beverage can now be found on menus in restaurants that support sustainable, traditional foods. ...

Big Ideas for Bone Health Calcium is a game of cofactors, and it is not as simple as taking a Calcium supplement and calling it good. Most individuals get enough Calcium, however, often people are missing the cofactors that allow the body to absorb and use the...