In 2009, I learned quickly the power of the thyroid. After a gut infection triggered aggressive autoimmunity to my thyroid, my health flipped on a dime. My fatigue and brain fog made it hard for me to keep up with my college studies (which was especially distressing with my 3.9 GPA!). The volume of my hair decreased noticeably, and I gained 15lbs in 3-4 months (I’m only 5’2″, so this was a 2 pant size
I always tell my clients that the great thing about supplements vs medications is that instead of side effects, there’s side benefits. The truth of this saying is abundantly clear when examining the actions of N-acetylcysteine on health. NAC is an antioxidant that provides a plethora of benefits, including detoxification, neutralization of harmful microbes, and hormonal support. If you’re interested in boosting your body’s detox and immune power (especially during flu and allergy seasons), keep
There tends to be an assumption that pregnancy is a challenging (maybe even miserable) time, but it doesn’t have to be! It can be a time of feeling empowered by being proactive in optimizing your nutrition and lifestyle. The dietary suggestions below can help to reduce exposure to medications to treat symptoms, by addressing the root causes. You can feel great while pregnant and afterwards, all while optimizing health outcomes for your baby. So if
So often, we have clients come to us who are truly eating a healthy diet, yet not making progress towards their goals. They eat better than all their friends and family, yet don’t see the results. Understandably, they’re quite frustrated. It feels like they’re doing everything right, so something must just be wrong with their body. In reality, it’s because they’re missing 3 of the 4 lifestyle factors for optimal health. You’ve probably heard that
You might have heard before of a healing food called collagen that can reverse the signs of aging. This food nourishes skin, cushions the joints, reduces inflammation, and supports detoxification. It’s also what we have when we’re feeling ill to recover faster. What is this healing food? Bone broth! Now, I have a sweet tooth, and I’m all about quick and easy when it comes to being in the kitchen. So making my own bone
Ever have to unbutton your pants after a meal? I know I have! Certain meals can make it feel like a balloon is blowing up in your gut. Not only does it not look good, but it’s also so uncomfortable. So what foods can be triggering this bloating? Bloating can be occasional and temporary if you have a healthy and robust digestive system. If this is you, you may feel slight pressure and puffiness in
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