There is no shame in loving potato chips. In fact, there is no shame in loving any type of food! This is a topic I’m continually bringing up with my patients, so I might as well write a separate post on it someday. Food should be enjoyable for both your physical and mental well-being. I’m […]
Dietary Fats 101. How Much and What Kind?
As a nation, we’ve been lead to believe that fat is inherently bad, no matter what the source. We’ve been told that we should reduce dietary fats and that they are to blame for increasing Heart Disease rates. More recent studies show those recommendations were made in error and there is much more nuance to […]
Tips To Manage IBS and Gastrointestinal Related Symptoms
As you may know, I have a passion for helping patients find relief from gastrointestinal symptoms by using diet, lifestyle changes, and occasionally supplements. I wanted to compile a list of some simple changes that I continually recommend to help manage IBS and other gastrointestinal symptoms. If you or someone you know is struggling, please pass […]
Is Glyphosate in Food, Safe?
The article, The Impact Glyphosate Can Have on Your Health, by Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., sheds some light on the latest research regarding the safety of glyphosate in food. This is a very comprehensive article, so I’ve tried to summarize some points for you, in this post. If you’re interested in learning more on any […]
My Go-To Supplements For Cold and Flu
Let’s face it, cold and flu season really stinks! I wrote my last article about food and lifestyle changes to help stave off illness and reduce intensity and duration of symptoms, but I also wanted to touch on supplements that could give you an added boost. There are SO many recommendations for supplements, especially when […]
My Top 7 Ways to Survive Cold and Flu Season
Now that it really feels like winter and it’s dark before I’m even considering making dinner, I thought it’d be good to jot down my top tips for how to survive the cold and flu season. These are lifestyle and diet practices that are very effective for prevention, but also shortening intensity and duration of […]
Harmful Toxins In Personal Care Products
Why I recommend Beautycounter and EWG.org
Learn why it’s important to check your personal care products for safety. Here are some suggestions for safe swaps.
My Top 4 Considerations When Buying Food
Ever confused how to shop for healthy food? It can be seriously tough to navigate through all the BS claims, to actually end up confident about what’s in your cart! Not to mention the never- ending, confusing nutrition controversy over meat, dairy, organic, GMO, sugar, etc. In this post, I will tell you exactly how […]
Top 5 Easy Ways To Get In More Veggies
I don’t really need to start this post off by telling you all the benefits of eating more plant-based foods, do I? I’ll just make a few points, because I can’t help myself. Here are my top reasons to eat more veggies: They have fiber to keep your digestive system happy, which leads to better […]
Digestive Health Basics
Healthy digestive functioning is at the crux of total body wellness. It’s like the foundation to a house. You can’t build a solid structure (the rest of your body) without a solid foundation. That’s why prioritizing your gut health should be the first consideration when symptoms appear, or an illness is recognized. Below, you will […]
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