Detox is one of the most overused words in wellness — however, it is something your body is doing automatically ALL the time. Your body is constantly working to eliminate toxins that your own body produces as well as the toxins you encounter through the outside world (food, water, air, body care products, household products, etc). […]
Going on vacation can be a lot of fun — especially when you feel good in your body! But I hear from SO many people that their digestion suffers when they take a trip…Bloating, constipation, or diarrhea can sure get in the way of what would otherwise be a great vacation. Let’s look at 3 common reasons travel […]
Every summer, the wellness world lights up with lists of “superfoods” you absolutely need to be eating. Acai smoothie bowls! Watermelon juice! Turmeric everything! Some are actually worth eating/drinking…and the majority is just clever, misleading marketing. Here’s my functional nutrition take on what the real summer superfoods are and what you can feel free to […]
Have you spent your fair share of 4th of July celebrations starting off great, but then overeating/drinking…and paying for it later? No judgment here! You’re certainly not alone. But this year, let’s change that. Today I’m sharing a few festive recipes that are protein-packed, fiber-forward, and genuinely delicious so you can still have a great time […]
Summer can sure feel like one long social eating season. BBQs, family gatherings, 4th of July parties, vacations — there’s a lot of fun opportunities to socialize, connect with others, and enjoy great weather. It doesn’t have to be a health derailing experience…but that is certainly the reality for many people. But here’s the good news: you can enjoy […]
For many of us, the fun of summer usually includes BBQ’s and potlucks, slathering on more sunscreen, and enjoying some pool time. But what you might not realize is that some of your favorite warm-weather rituals might be quietly increasing your inflammation. Today I want to shed some light on how to enjoy your summer without it […]
You probably think about what you eat and when you eat, but do you know what your gut is doing when you aren’t eating? Well, today you’re going to learn why that window of time might be one of the most important factors in your digestive health!Meet the migrating motor complex. It’s one of the most fascinating and under appreciated systems in your […]
Imagine you have a cut on your hand that won’t stop bleeding. Every time you take off the Band-Aid, it starts up again. Would you just keep reapplying bandages? Or would you want to know why it keeps bleeding? As a holistic nutritionist, I was trained to never just slap a Band-Aid on symptoms because you would be missing […]
Your gut is at the ROOT of your health. Inside your gut, there’s a molecule hiding that most people have never heard of — and it might be silently fueling some of the most common health problems. It’s called LPS (lipopolysaccharide). What you’re going to learn about your gut and LPS today will give you a […]
There are a lot of ads out this time of year for detoxifying your body: juice cleanses, detox teas, 7-day “reset” programs promising to flush toxins and fix everything. Here’s the thing: your body already has its own sophisticated detoxification system built right in. And the real secret to supporting it? It starts in your gut. Your […]
