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Creating Holiday Memories: 5 Meaningful and Affordable Christmas Gifts
While the allure of giving extravagant presents may be tempting, the true essence of gift-giving lies in the sentiment behind the gesture. This year…
8 Strategies for Radiant Skin
First impressions matter. And for many of us, the way our face looks - or the way it is showing our age - matters as well. While aging is a natural…
Cultivating Gratitude: The Gateway to a Fulfilling Life
Happiness is one of the most wonderful and exhilarating emotions of the human experience. And the best news is that experiencing the sheer joy of…
From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now
Now that the cooler fall weather has arrived, our meals tend to be centered around foods that are warm and savory, rather than the lighter fare we…
6 Creative Ways For a Healthy Halloween
Halloween, with its spooky decorations and creative costumes, is an exciting time for kids. However, for parents who are trying to be diligent about…
4 Lab Markers You Need to Know About
Have you ever done a routine blood test and noticed that a few of the markers were out of range? It’s not uncommon to have a few things show up on…
Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health
Mushrooms have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. Many, many mushrooms contain important compounds…
Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally
Are you experiencing fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, depression, or digestive issues? These symptoms are often associated with a poorly…
Summer is for Creating Memories and Good Health
Can you believe that summer is almost over? It's time to reflect on how we've been spending these precious weeks. If you feel like your summer hasn't…
5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Eczema Without Steroid Creams
Hey there, fellow eczema warriors! We know the struggle all too well - the itchiness, dryness, and those moments when your skin feels like it's…
How to Avoid Getting Sunburned
It’s happened to all of us. We’re outside, enjoying the warm sun while gardening, playing, or just lounging around. And for a while, everything seems…
7 Simple Solutions to Relieve Constipation
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, resulting in 2.5 million doctor visits a year. 😯 Chances are, you or…
Summer Vacations on a Budget + Ideas for Families & Couples!
The word “vacation” comes from both French and Latin and means “exemption from service and respite from work” and “to be empty, be free, and to have…
The Vital Importance of Vitamin D + How to Choose the Best Supplements for Your Health
If vitamin D were a person, we’d probably classify it as a superhero! 🦸 Vitamin D does so much for your body that it’s kind of hard to keep track!…
Juicing vs. Blending: How to Use Both to Boost Your Health
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘juicing’ and ‘blending?’ 🥤 Although they sound like they could be the same, they’re actually…
Fighting Brain Fog – How to Improve Your Brain Health & Sharpen Your Focus
Do you ever feel like your head is stuck in a fog and you can’t concentrate or think clearly? It’s happened to all of us. Brain fog is no joke. When…
Hydration For Better Health – Finding the Right Water for You
What happened to the days when all you had to worry about was making sure you drink enough water? Now, we have to worry about the contaminants in our…
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Oh, springtime! While everyone is oooohing and ahhhhin g about the trees that are beginning to bud and the flowers that have started to bloom - your…
Low-Toxic Living: 5 Home Upgrades Worth Considering
Temps are starting to warm up & the days are getting longer. If you’re like me, all this springtime magic is making you feel super motivated to dive…
What is Seed Cycling? And Can it Really Help Balance Your Hormones?
Women’s health has always been a passion of mine. When women are healthy, their kids are happier, their homes run more smoothly, and they’re able to…
The Ultimate Pantry Clean-Out Guide (With Checklist)
GMOs, food dyes & corn syrup, oh my! 😱 I know it can be overwhelming to learn what’s inside the food you eat, but my advice has always been to face…
Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health?
FAT - there are soooo many opinions on this one topic. Just take a look at the grocery aisle and you’ll see FOUR different types of milk, all based…
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…
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…
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…
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget in 2023
I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask?? Whether your…
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…
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…
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…
Eating With Intention: How to Navigate Challenging Food Choices Over the Holidays
The holidays are always a wonderful, beautiful time of year, filled with family & friends, holiday parties, and more leisure time than usual… I’d…
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…
The Benefits of Spices: How Cooking with Spices Can Transform Your Health
A common myth I love to bash is that improving your health has to be expensive or complicated. It can be – if you fall victim to all that trendy…
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…
Helpful Tips for Drinking Less Alcohol + How to Know if You’re Drinking Too Much
Do you know September is National Recovery Month ? This was established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a…
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…
How to Promote Natural Detoxification with Castor Oil Packs
The wellness world can be a noisy place, full of fad diets & complicated protocols, which is exactly why I love to break down trending topics in a…
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…
Biological Dentistry: How it Can Keep You Healthier & What You Need To Know
Have you noticed that we’re becoming increasingly health-conscious as a nation in recent years? Healthy foods, organic produce, and better habits are…
How to Create a Home Apothecary & Heal Naturally
What if I told you that your body is innately intelligent? That it knows exactly how to heal on its own, naturally? While society pushes the story…
Armpit Detox: Why People Do it, How it Works & What the Science Says
I know what many of you are probably thinking… “Really? Another detox?” I get it! From digital detoxes to cellular detoxes & juice cleanses, everyone…
Feverfew For Migraines: The Game-Changing Herbal Remedy You Probably Haven’t Tried
Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines? If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re probably quick to reach for a bottle of…
Eggs - Villain or Hero?
Eggs have long been caught in the crossfire of controversy. Some doctors and even nutritionists say you should avoid them. But just as passionately…
3 Incredible Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy
It’s no secret that the topic of dairy consumption is a source of confusion for many people. Is milk actually good for you? Is low-fat better? Or…
3 Signs & Tips to Help You Have Stronger, Healthier Nails
The beauty industry is full of suggestions on improving every aspect of your appearance - the way your skin looks, the silky texture or color of your…
3 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and What You Can Do About It
When your gut is healthy and happy, the rest of your body usually is, too. That’s largely because your gut and your microbiome act as important…
5 Places You Probably Forgot to Spring Clean
Spring is officially here! As you start to dream about the warmer (and longer) days ahead, you may find yourself itching to do some spring cleaning.…
3 Gentle Ways to Support Your Colon Health
For many of us, living with digestive discomfort has become a way of life and something we think we just have to “deal with.” Plus, talking about…
Too Much Caffeine? Here's How to Tell & What You Can Do About It
Many rely on caffeine to get them through the day – and for good reason. Caffeine can help improve energy and performance. It can fight fatigue. It…
How to Keep Your Skin Healthy No Matter the Season
All this cold weather can be brutal on your skin. But truth be told, winter isn’t the only season that can leave your skin feeling dry, chapped, or…
The Power of Affirmations: What They Are and Why They Work
Marcus Aurelius once said, “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” The power of your mind is…
Your Simple Guide to Cooking up Delicious Soups This Winter
When it’s cold outside, nothing warms you up quite like a delicious bowl of soup. Whether it's a hearty chowder, a bowl of stew, or a freshly-made…
How to Wake Up Refreshed – Even in the Dead of Winter
This time of year, the days are short and the nights are long. You might find yourself having a little more trouble waking up in the mornings. But…
4 No-Gift Ways to Show Appreciation During the Holidays
When was the last time you took some time to tell someone how much they mean to you? If there’s one thing this year has taught us, it's that…
How You Can Plan the Perfect Cozy Winter Day
The days are getting shorter, and the air feels extra chilly. It's no secret that winter is here in full force. But just because you've swapped your…
2 Loving Ways to Appreciate Yourself More This Season
How often do you show yourself appreciation? Chances are, not enough. And when you’re hard on yourself, it can easily lead to more negative thoughts.…
How to Control Sugar Cravings and Improve Insulin Response With Gymnema
No matter how healthy you are, we all get sugar cravings from time to time. And now that we’re in the holiday season, your pesky sweet tooth may be…
5 Fun, Healthy Ways to Make the Most of The Crisp Fall Days
Work. Errands. Hustling your kids (or yourself!) to your next To Do item. With all that busyness, it’s easy for the fall season to slip away, missing…
Top 3 Autumn Fruits and Vegetables to Nosh On This Season
We all know that fall means changing leaves and cozy knit sweaters. But the cooler weather also brings with it some majorly delicious fruits and…
Simple, Healthy Breakfast Recipes That’ll Leave Your Mouth Watering
On a chilly fall morning, the last thing you may want to do is crawl out from under your warm covers. And the thought of stepping into your cold…
How to Stay Young and Vibrant as You Age
As we get older, our bodies and our nutrition needs change. At some point, we expect the fine lines and wrinkles to show up. And while we may not…
How to Prepare Your Mind and Body for a Seasonal Transition
Autumn is at our doorstep! Soon, we'll be waving those long, lazy summer days goodbye so we can start winding down into the cooler, darker, shorter…
3 Creative Ways To Pay It Forward This Weekend
"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." This famous line from Charles Dickenswas originally written to kick off his 1859 famous novel…
How to Protect Yourself From the Summer Heat
Even though the calendar might tell you that summer is coming to an end, Mother Nature hasn’t finished dishing out the last of her toasty days in…
The Refreshing Benefits of Sunshine
With the long, sunny summer days officially here many of us may turn to outdoor activities to get some extra rays. While we all know that getting…
3 Simple Ways You Can Recover From Summer Holidays
Holidays are a welcomed break from the normal humdrum of life – but sometimes, what you thought was going to be a break actually causes more anxiety…
3 Unusual Signs of Dehydration and How to Stay Hydrated
Have you ever been at a social event and your best friend or spouse had something stuck in their teeth? It’s suuuuuuperrrr noticeable, but you don’t…
3 Brilliantly Easy Ways to Exercise With Your Family
Remember the days of playing hide and seek, tag, or hopscotch? Exercise seemed to be such a natural part of most of our childhoods. But for many of…
How to Help Your Lungs Breathe Easy This Season
There’s nothing like filling your lungs with a big gulp of fresh air. But for many, breathing easy doesn’t come so, well, easily – especially during…
3 Ways to Help You Doze Off Quickly and Naturally
Despite our best attempts, we all have those nights where we just can’t fall asleep. We roll around in bed, tossing and turning to find that perfect…
4 Ways to De-stress and Connect With Your Body
Whether it’s work, running errands, or trying to maintain an active social life, our lives seem to bustle by in a flurry these days . Without much of…
3 Creative Tips to Tame Your Stress
3 Creative Tips to Tame Your Stress When was the last time a lion chased after you? Probably never, right? But your body may feel like it’s happening…
4 Surprising Benefits of a Clean Home
Think about the last time you unstuffed a packed closet or de-junked your junk drawer. When you were done – how did it feel? If you felt an amazing…
3 Ways to Promote Good Gut Health
If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that many things in life are outside our control. And this year, that realization was a bitter pill to…
The Inside Scoop on How to Prevent Aging
It’s no secret that we all want the same thing when it has to do with our skin: we want to slow down any signs of aging . There are many factors…
How to Spot the 4 Types of Negative Self-Talk
It’s not uncommon for many of us to have thoughts and conversations running inside our heads. It could be your to-do list for the day, a random…
4 Plants Your Garden Can't Live Without
Before you know it, winter’s gloom will melt away, and the warmth of the springtime sun will be back in its full glory. If you’re itching to get a…
3 Ways a Detox Makes You Feel Better
It’s that time of year! The holidays have wrapped up, and 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror. January is all about looking ahead with optimism.…
The Magical Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea has long been touted as one of the healthiest drinks on the planet. It was first steeped thousands of years ago, and ever since, it’s been…
4 Ways to Be Mindful This Christmas
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The lights are twinkling, the hot cocoa is poured, and you’re cozied up to a warm fireplace with your…
How to Turn Holiday Overwhelm Into Delight
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The lights are twinkling, the hot cocoa is poured, and you’re cozied up to a warm fireplace with your…
How to Make This Thanksgiving the Most Memorable
The menu is decided, the table set, and centerpieces arranged. You even set your alarm so you won’t miss your favorite TV traditions. And while…
4 Reasons to Unabashedly Love Butter
“With enough butter, anything is good.” One of the many wise quotes from one of the most adored cooking personalities of all time – Julia Child. It’s…
How to Handle Halloween Candy Overload
Halloween is such a fun season. The costumes, the tricks, and yes, the treats. Even for the most sugar-loving of parents, the explosion of candy…
5 Surprising Facts to Know About Your Liver
When you think of your liver, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s all those heavy nights of drinking. Or maybe it’s just that…
Why Should You Have Family Downtime?
In a world that now feels so long ago, countless outside activities competed for you and your family’s attention. Family time was often just a quick…
Regular Blood Testing: Getting the Real Score of Your Wellness Game
You get your rest. You practice mindfulness. You watch what you eat and you exercise. That should be enough to ensure your health and well-being…
More Time for New Family Traditions, like Volunteering
Many of the autumn traditions that serve as the foundation of your family time together -- your kids’ sports seasons, recitals, concerts, and…
Green Tea – The Miracle Worker
As the single most consumed beverage in the world behind water, all teas, except for herbal teas, are brewed from the dried leaves of the Camellia…
8 Anti-Aging Hacks for Youthful Skin
Let's face it; we all age. And while there's no way to deter the natural aging process that comes with time, there are definitely ways to slow it…
Fiber and Gut Bacteria – Underrated Besties
Your digestive tract is home to a thriving community of bacteria numbering in the trillions. (significantly more than the number of cells in the…
The Happiness Factor: 5 Ways to Get More of It
We all strive to be "happy and healthy," yet both can be elusive and even subjective. How one person describes their level of happiness might seem…
Composting 101: Tips to Make Composting Easy
Have you ever considered putting your food scraps to good use by composting them? It’s not as complicated as you may think. Composting is an…
Three Strategies for Better Sleep
Next to the benefits of a healthy diet, sleep is one of the most essential requirements for maintaining optimal physical and mental wellbeing.…
EMF Exposure in Your Home
Most of us depend on modern technology to simplify our lives. Think of electronic key fobs that unlock our car doors and Wi-Fi-enabled security…
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