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Seed Cycling Benefits
Have you ever heard of seed cycling? In the wellness world, this practice is trending, and for good reason. Seed cycling is one way women can overcome hormone imbalances gently, naturally, and effectively. Seed cycling benefits are many, and this article will cover...
Seed Cycling Benefits
Have you ever heard of seed cycling? In the wellness world, this practice is trending, and for good reason. Seed cycling is one way women can overcome hormone imbalances gently, naturally, and effectively. Seed cycling benefits are many, and this article will cover...
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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...
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How MTHFR Gene Variants Can Impact Pregnancy
Our bodies are always sending us messages. Symptoms we experience are usually signs that something bigger is at work. As a Naturopathic Doctor answering the WHY behind the symptoms is my job. It’s also something that could have prevented a lot of pain in my personal...
What Is The MTHFR Gene Mutation?
Everyone has a unique “code” that makes you, well you. No, not like a computer code or a secret code. We’re talking about your unique genetic makeup! Included in that code may be certain variations, or mutations. Don’t worry, everyone has them! One in particular that...
Detoxification Benefits For Your Fertility
Preparing for conception is a great time to optimize your health. A new season of change on the horizon can bring new lifestyle habits front and center. As a holistic health coach, helping my clients have better fertility and pregnancy outcomes is something I’m...
Thyroid Dysfunction And Infertility
What’s the big deal with thyroid dysfunction and infertility? Why should you care about that little butterfly shaped gland in your neck? If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant, keep reading for some of the most important information about thyroid dysfunction...
Infertility? Consider the Functional Medicine Approach
Infertility hurts. It’s a pain like no other. It doesn’t discriminate between the excited 23 year old who just got married and wants to start a family and the 35 year old who is exhausted, she’s been trying for the last three years. Add that on top of expensive...
Seven Ways Lifestyle Choices Can Affect Your Reproductive Health
Fertility and reproductive health. You’re obsessed with, or you almost never think about it except when your old college roommate announces her third pregnancy on Facebook. For many of us, fertility and reproductive health can be all consuming when trying to get...
Restore Your Gut Microbiome With The 5 R’s Protocol
How many of you are taught about the importance of your gut microbiome while going through school? Sure you learned about the digestive system and that you should eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, but did you learn about the gut microbiome and how it...
How Biofeedback Can Optimize Health
It’s six a.m. and you strap your smartwatch on for your morning run. Of the many things your personal device will tell you, you focus on heart rate and calories burned. Congratulations! You now have experience with biofeedback! Plus, if you slept in your smartwatch...
The Benefits Of Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil packs have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It’s well known for its many healing properties and is actually used as an ingredient in various beauty products. For example, castor oil aids in skin conditions, blood circulation...
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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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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...
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...
What is Post Birth Control Syndrome and How To Heal From It
There are a lot of reasons women choose to stop taking hormonal birth control, but the transition can be difficult. If you’re like most females, you’ve been taking birth control since your early teens and haven’t had a period for months, maybe years! Unfortunately,...
How To Balance Your Hormones (Without Using Birth Control)
Hormonal disruptions create havoc in our lives. It could be dangerously heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, weight that just won’t drop, or overwhelming emotions. All are symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. In this article, we will talk about natural methods to...
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