Hypothyroidism or thyroid dysfunction is a symptom of overall imbalance in our bodies. It's a siren; a calling to stop what you're doing (or not doing) and instill better care for yourself. Let's talk about 5 things you can do right now to start healing your thyroid, specifically hypothyroidism, and correct the overall imbalance that's happening in your body. 1. Cut Your Addiction to … [Read more...] about Heal Hypothyroidism: 5 Things to Do
Simple Immune Support
Here’s my tips to get over a bug quickly, as well as support everyone’s immune systems through the sick season. I recently had a cold, and kicked the bulk of it within 4 days. Not bad! Sovereign Silver Sovereign Silver is a premium silver supplement for immune support. Silver is found naturally in mushrooms, whole grains, mammalian milk, and water. It's been used for medicinal purposes for over … [Read more...] about Simple Immune Support
Postpartum Depletion
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
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
4 Ways to Have Beautiful Skin
I've been seeing something a lot on social media and TV: it’s becoming more popular for women my age and younger (much younger!) to get cosmetic procedures and other skin procedures done to themselves. I’m not cutting on anyone personally who does it. That's not what this is. It’s just that as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and as someone who advocates for genuine self-care and wellness, I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Have Beautiful Skin
Social Media: A Must or a Bust?
An Experiment with Social Media Right before Memorial Day, I was feeling a strong tug to disconnect from social media and get "offline" for a while. I felt like I needed it. My body, mind, and soul were simultaneously craving the times I've had in my life when social media didn't exist. Yes, I'm old enough to remember the beauty of analog living. :) Just as that craving was occurring, my phone … [Read more...] about Social Media: A Must or a Bust?