Who doesn’t like bread? It is the epitome of comfort food. In the standard American diet however, bread is over-consumed. We often see bread served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not to mention it’s usually highly processed and contains a bunch of toxic additives. Sure this extends the shelf-life, but it’s highly unnatural and harmful to your body.

When I gave up gluten...

There are a lot of people today suffering from digestive problems like IBS, SIBO, and IBD. While digestive conditions are on the rise, if you’re dealing with digestive issues, it can often feel very isolating. Do you ever feel like you’re alone in this? I have felt that way many times.

For me, it was always encouraging and uplifting to hear testimonials from others who dealt with...

Whether you are new to essential oils, or have been using them for years, the topic of emotional aromatherapy is both fascinating and applicable in everyday life.

Essential oils offer a wonderful solution for cleaning, cooking, and maintaining good health, but if you haven’t tried using essential oils to manage your emotions, you’re missing out on a...

Here’s a shocking statistic…

Did you know that approximately 20 million Americans are walking around

with a serious thyroid condition… and almost 60% of them don’t even know it!

Let that sink in for just a minute.

Pretty scary right?

And women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to get a thyroid condition.

Could you be one of them?

Thyroid disease is often...

I confess, I love coffee! I always have. I grew up in a coffee-drinking family. Even when I was a little girl I liked the taste of coffee. I remember growing up, whenever we went to visit my grandmother, that meant I would get to drink a cup of coffee. It was such a special treat!

I say all of this to express that I’m not a health coach that’s going to tell you never to...

Sleep problems have become a major issue in today’s society. Our world is so fast-paced and we are plagued with chronic stress that makes it difficult to wind down at night. We live in an over-stimulated world in which we rushing from place to place and attached to electronic devices during our waking hours. With our minds being bombarded with so much information and having to-do lists a...

I’m going to be honest with you. Eating healthy on a daily basis takes effort!

When you commit to eating fresh, whole food, you also sacrifice the convenience of drive-thru, take out, and microwave options.

I’ve definitely experienced stress over what I will eat for my next meal because I didn’t plan ahead and now I’m short on time.

That’s why I’m...

One thing I love about the fall is the seasonal food, specifically the veggies. Things like root vegetables, winter squash, and brussels sprouts. They make a great side dish to any entree, and they are wonderful additions to soups and stews.

I made a couple of dishes for our family Thanksgiving meal. Today, I’m sharing the recipe for my roasted brussels sprouts with fresh cranberries....

As I navigate my own healing journey and as I work with clients to help navigate them, I’ve become more and more fascinated by the role the mind plays on physical healing.

So often, even in functional medicine, we tend to focus on the physical illness. While I practice and firmly believe in the methods of functional medicine aimed at treating the root cause of an illness, we’re...

I am so excited to have my good friend, Dr. Rebecca Harvey join me today to talk about the mind-body connection and the importance of addressing emotional trauma and healing the mind as we’re healing our physical ailments.

One of the things I loved about the nutrition school I attended is that they addressed more than just good nutrition. We also learned the importance of nourishing our...