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The Unbelievable Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Simply unbelievable In the wellness space, it seems like there is always a new trend. In recent years, red light therapy (RLT) has become popular. Celebrities like Leann Rimes and whole athletic teams like the 49ers have expressed their love of the technology and...
The Unbelievable Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Simply unbelievable In the wellness space, it seems like there is always a new trend. In recent years, red light therapy (RLT) has become popular. Celebrities like Leann Rimes and whole athletic teams like the 49ers have expressed their love of the technology and...
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Postpartum Meal Tips For New Moms
If you’re anything like most new moms, you’ve done extensive research on how to take care of your body during pregnancy. You’ve probably made a detailed birth plan and spent hours prepping the nursery. One thing you might not have considered amidst all the other new...
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10 Signs of Suboptimal Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormone is one of the most misunderstood hormones. It’s so misunderstood that as many as 60% of people who have a thyroid issue don’t even know it. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck. It releases thyroid hormone, which...
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The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle Explained
It’s safe to say that a woman knows what happens to her body once a month for the majority of her adult life. Women have about 450 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. It’s not something that we’re likely to forget about. While most of us know the basics of what goes...
What to Look For When Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin
As a mama-to-be, you are probably worried about a million things at once. Trust me, I’ve been there! When you become pregnant your own health comes crashing into perspective. Or, you may not be a mama yet. Your thoughts are consumed by preconception care and getting...
Five Holistic Tips For a Healthy Pregnancy
Swollen ankles, stretch marks, indigestion, and constipation phew! Pregnancy can come with a lot of annoying symptoms. It’s also a time of intense joy and excitement. You feel those little arms and legs kicking away in your belly and can’t help but smile. As a mom,...
How Healthy Is Your Vaginal Microbiome?
Every day millions of females are delivering high amounts of toxins and chemicals straight into their bloodstream. How is this happening? Through the use of chemically laden feminine hygiene products. Many of these products are full of industrial contaminants that...
Five Foods That May Cause Hormonal Imbalance
Would you believe me if I told you that there is a connection between the food you eat and your hormones? The truth is, nutrition is extremely powerful. It has the ability to make or break your health. Specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and overall nutrition can...
Signs You May Have Estrogen Dominance and What To Do
When you take your kids to the playground and they hop on the seesaw your mind probably doesn’t immediately compare it to your hormones. The thing is, that’s exactly how your hormones function. When they’re perfectly balanced, your body functions properly. When...
Tools I Use As A Holistic Health Coach
You probably don’t think twice about the routine blood work you get done at your primary care doctor’s office, until something starts to go wrong with your health. Often, you will be told your lab work falls within the range of normal. As a Certified Holistic Health...
Anti-Inflammatory Foods To Prevent Diseases
Preventing heart disease, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s and even cancer doesn’t start at the doctor’s office. It starts at the grocery store. Research shows that you can reduce inflammation by including anti-inflammatory foods in your diet. As a functional...
Stomach Flu? Try These Natural Remedies
It’s back-to-school season and that means your family is going to be exposed to a lot more germs than it was over summer. The stomach flu, often caused by norovirus, is one of those illnesses commonly picked up at sports practice or the cafeteria. It’s also AWFUL. No...
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Looking for your next great meal that supports optimal wellness and fertility? This recipe index has you covered. My recipe philosophies center on fresh, healthy, whole food-based recipes that center around optimal wellness. Recipes are organized by meal type to help you find what you need.
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How to Identify Which Type of PCOS You Have (Hint: There are Four!)
Absent periods, abnormally heavy periods, acne, hair loss or hair in unwanted places, infertility, and more are all indications of a pesky problem called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is a hormonal disorder based on a collection of symptoms that affects females...
How to Identify Which Type of PCOS You Have (Hint: There are Four!)
Absent periods, abnormally heavy periods, acne, hair loss or hair in unwanted places, infertility, and more are all indications of a pesky problem called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is a hormonal disorder based on a collection of symptoms that affects females...
10 Signs of Suboptimal Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormone is one of the most misunderstood hormones. It’s so misunderstood that as many as 60% of people who have a thyroid issue don’t even know it. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck. It releases thyroid hormone, which...
Intermittent Fasting and Hormones
Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage in the wellness world currently, and not without cause. The practice can be helpful in a myriad of health benefits such as anti-aging, weight loss, and focus and concentration. Unfortunately, there is less information on how...
What is Insulin Resistance?
The epidemic no one is talking about: insulin resistance. Did you know 1 in 3 individuals in the United States is considered prediabetic? One of the precursors to diabetes and a sign of being prediabetic is insulin resistance. In fact, insulin resistance contributes...
Ten Holistic Health Tips To Manage Holiday Stress
The most wonderful time of the year is here! I’m sure we all remember the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning as a child, the smell of evergreen, and presents under the tree. As adults, it’s easy to forget the reason for the season and instead get caught up...
What are Endocrine Disruptors and How To Avoid Them?
Plastics, pollution, pesticides, and personal care products. This list of seemingly unrelated items all have one thing in common. They are endocrine disruptors. That means they contain chemicals that can disrupt your endocrine system, a.k.a. your hormones! Unless you...
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