Postpartum Depletion Postpartum depletion is at the core of depression, anxiety, and fatigue that can occur in women in motherhood. The discussion of nutrition doesn't occur very often in conventional medical offices. I was laughed at when I asked about its correlation to my thyroid disorder several years ago. The truth is that physical nourishment matters. When I was in nutrition school, we … [Read more...] about Postpartum Depletion
Hormone Balance
5 Postpartum Tips
Having a baby is beautiful, but it’s also stressful. There's the physical load. You have this blessing of a child, but you also feel like a truck hit you and you’re not sleeping. There's the mental load. You may have other children to take care of, or a job waiting for you to get back to. There's the emotional load. One minute you’re gazing at your sleeping baby and getting tear-filled eyes. The … [Read more...] about 5 Postpartum Tips
Magnesium: The Super Mineral
If I'm going to preach to clients about resisting the urge to push too hard, or live in a gentler way, then I can't be pushing too hard myself. I've had to put some things in the parking lot, and if you've had to or you're doing that right now, it's ok. At times I have pushed too hard, or let curiosity get the best of me. I've had late nights surveying information pertaining to all things 2020. … [Read more...] about Magnesium: The Super Mineral
The Liver and Hormone Balance
Liver health is a key factor in hormone health. The liver is responsible for over 200 processes in the body. It has to metabolize fats, proteins and carbohydrates, as well as store vitamins and minerals. Most notably, for those who have hormone issues, the liver excretes the hormones in our bodies. If the liver is not healthy, then your hormones are not going to be healthy either. At the age … [Read more...] about The Liver and Hormone Balance
Iodine: Your Thyroid and Overall Health
In the late fall of 2014 I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Later on in early 2015, I would find out that I had an extremely low iodine level. What does this have to do with having an under-active thyroid? A lot. Because of what I went through, I believe that it's highly underestimated as to how much iodine we all really need to be healthy in this day and age. Iodine is a powerful mineral … [Read more...] about Iodine: Your Thyroid and Overall Health
Water And Your Thyroid
The things that affect our health the most are the simple, everyday things we do, and take for granted. Water and oxygen are necessary for life. How many people really stop and think about the quality of these two things on a regular basis? You go to the sink, or to the refrigerator and get water. Are you thinking about what's really in that glass or plastic bottle? What's in Our … [Read more...] about Water And Your Thyroid
