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GMOs, food dyes & corn syrup, oh my! 😱 I know it can be overwhelming to learn what’s inside the food you eat, but my advice has always been to face the facts, and move forward with healthier choices. 💪 And that’s what we’re gonna do today, starting with your pantry.  This article is for …

The Ultimate Pantry Clean-Out Guide (With Checklist) Read More »

FAT – there are soooo many opinions on this one topic.  Just take a look at the grocery aisle and you’ll see FOUR different types of milk, all based on the fat content → skim, 1%, 2% & Whole.  And, while things are changing for the better, many of us grew up being told one …

Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health? Read More »

“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself?  It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when …

How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal” Read More »

Have you heard about “functional medicine”?  Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”.  Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means.  Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what …

What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway? Read More »

Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people.  It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching …

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better Read More »

I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask??  Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you covered (hence the double-whammy). 👏👏 But, all jokes aside, eating …

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget in 2023 Read More »

How to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not completely), which is funny because it was about our ability …

What the Nose Knows: The Science of Smell + Essential Oils Read More »

A common myth I love to bash is that improving your health has to be expensive or complicated.  It can be – if you fall victim to all that trendy, superficial wellness stuff, which is easy to do if you’re not careful.  But it definitely doesn’t have to be this way.  Improving your health can …

The Benefits of Spices: How Cooking with Spices Can Transform Your Health Read More »

The Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Sound & Vibration. Most of us know that a nice hot bath is great for stress relief. But the bath I’m talking about today isn’t filled with water & bubbles… It’s filled with healing sounds & vibrations! Now, if you’ve heard of “sound baths” before, you might know they have …

Sound Baths As a Natural Stress Reliever & Healing Modality Read More »

Make-Ahead Recipes That Are Free From Dairy, Gluten, & Hassle.  Well… it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to summer!  And while this might be bitter-sweet for some of you, we’ve got a holiday weekend just around the corner to send summer off in style 😉  Labor Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a …

Delicious + Healthy Meal Prep Recipes For a Successful Labor Day Weekend Read More »