I used to be the person who hated exercising, refused to sweat, and had no idea that my lack of moving was actually raising my body’s level of inflammation. Then I stumbled across functional medicine and its root cause approach to creating a healthy life that simultaneously prevents chronic disease, early aging, and cognitive decline.…
My Top Non-Toxic Cookware Picks: Best Overall: Cast Iron Essentials Set Most Versatile: Classic Cast Iron Skillet Best Budget: Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Set Most Durable: Cast Iron Dutch Oven Best Stainless Steel: All-Clad D3 Cookware Set If you’re anything like me or my clients, you’re determined to lower your total toxic load by…
Did you know the average women is exposed to over 200 chemicals before she leaves the house in the morning? (Jaw drop) Yes! How scary is that?? We are surrounded by and exposed to thousands of toxins every single day, and this list grows larger each year. Does it then come as a surprise…
The number one cause of faster aging is stress on the body. And there are many things that can cause this stress – nutrition (or lack thereof), lack of sleep, mental and emotional stress, lack of movement, toxic overload, and more. Basically, what happens is your body doesn’t have the resources it needs to repair…
Even while I was living with my parents post-graduate school, driving an hour one way to work, learning a new job, studying for my functional medicine certification, planning a wedding, and supporting my now-husband through graduate school, I didn’t realize how much stress I was under. It wasn’t until I started the certification module on…
I love my family to death, but several family Christmas gatherings ago I was looking around and realized that none of us were free of diagnosed medical conditions. Most of my family members are overweight and have some sort of metabolic issue whether it be hormone related, heart disease, or diabetes. Half of us have…
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly being bombarded with advertisements for this diet or that one. Smoothies, keto, vegan, carnivore, potato. Potato? Yes, potato. It’s confusing isn’t it? Based on my research, training, and personal experience, I’ve found that a general ant-inflammatory diet and a keto-flexitarian diet work best for most people. I…
Do you ever have those days, weeks, or even months where you almost constantly battle belly bloating, gas, pain, or discomfort? Trust me, I’ve been there too. It seemed like an endless cycle of feeling heavy, sluggish, and frustrated with how my clothes fit. I blamed myself, thinking it was due to overeating or indulging…
When I first started my health journey, I ran across a new diet claiming to keep you young forever just about every week. I was constantly changing what and how much I ate, but I never felt any different. At that point, I was just trying to get slim and healthy, and maybe prevent some…
As a busy dog mom, wife, pharmacist, and wellness professional, I don’t usually have time to cook elaborate meals. I don’t even have human children yet, so I can only imagine how crunched for time all you moms and dads are out there. I’m also aiming to stay in mild ketosis to optimize my…