How to Eat Seasonally with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
If you’ve been hanging around a health-conscious crowd for any amount of time, or chatting with your healthcare provider about nutrition, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating local, seasonal foods. Pretty much all the health gurus can agree on this one. But, putting this advice into practice can be challenging. If you’re anything […]
Delicious + Healthy Meal Prep Recipes For a Successful Labor Day Weekend
Make-Ahead Recipes That Are Free From Dairy, Gluten, & Hassle. Well… it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to summer! And while this might be bitter-sweet for some of you, we’ve got a holiday weekend just around the corner to send summer off in style 😉 Labor Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a […]
Sound Baths As a Natural Stress Reliever & Healing Modality
The Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Sound & Vibration. Most of us know that a nice hot bath is great for stress relief. But the bath I’m talking about today isn’t filled with water & bubbles… It’s filled with healing sounds & vibrations! Now, if you’ve heard of “sound baths” before, you might know they have […]
What Are the Health Benefits of Pumpkin? Plus, What to Do With Them After Halloween…
How to Use Your Halloween Pumpkins to Benefit Your Family’s Health. As a health professional, I have to admit… Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday. I know, I know, call me a Halloween grinch but I’m just not a huge fan of a holiday centered around feeding kids sugar & fear. But over the years, I’ve […]
Why You Need a Daily Gratitude Practice + 3 Easy Ideas To Get Started
Plus, Five Science-Backed Health Benefits That Will Convince You to Start Now. You might say “thank you” with the intention of making someone else feel good and appreciated, but did you know practicing gratitude benefits YOU just as much as those around you? It’s true! Now… I know that this whole “gratitude thing” isn’t new […]
Healthy Gifts Under $60 (2022 Holiday Season)
Ready or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, I’m here to help you check off some boxes. — gift boxes, that is! 🎁 My challenge to you this year? Step away from the chocolate & fancy liqueurs, and opt for some healthy gifts instead. …things […]
What the Nose Knows: The Science of Smell + Essential Oils
How to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not completely), which is funny because it was about our ability […]
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better
Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people. It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching […]
What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway?
Have you heard about “functional medicine”? Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”. Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means. Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what […]
How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal”
“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself? It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when […]
