Functional Wellness
High cholesterol: It’s your stress, not your diet
Remember when eggs and butter were deemed to be bad because they could cause high cholesterol levels? Now you hear they may be OK to eat after all. And maybe high-cholesterol foods aren’t to blame. With all this flip-flopping back and forth, how do you know what to believe? Are high-cholesterol foods an issue or…
Read More10 Health Tips Mom or Grandma Didn’t Teach You
Recent research has shone a light on natural health tips, far beyond what Mom or Grandma taught us. As kids, many of us learned the basics of healthy living from our Mothers or Grandmothers—advice that may have included eating your vegetables, getting plenty of rest, and possibly avoiding too much sugar. And these are great…
Read MoreIs this pesky bacteria harming your health?
Did you know that a common bacteria could be silently wreaking havoc on your health? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a bacteria that most people unknowingly carry. It typically resides harmlessly in the gut. However, when it overgrows, it can lead to serious health issues like ulcers, malnutrition, and even cancer. New research indicates…
Read More4 Causes of Fatigue, Anxiety, and Overwhelm
Fatigue, anxiety, and overwhelm. Can you relate? Today, we’re exploring a topic that you may find all too familiar. These are among the top symptoms my clients come to me with (other common symptoms are gut-related—which can also be tied to fatigue, anxiety, and overwhelm.). And yet they are often dismissed as a “normal” part…
Read MoreWhat is Leaky Gut? Do You Have It & How To Fix It
Leaky Gut Syndrome has been in the media a lot recently. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with it, or know someone who has? Or maybe you’ve never even heard of Leaky Gut. After reading this article, you will know what Leaky Gut is. And if you have any of the classic symptoms of Leaky Gut, what…
Read More6 Tips for a Healthy Immune System
‘Tis the season—there is so much virus talk in the news again. But don’t buy into the hype. You do NOT have to be afraid of every virus that comes along. In fact, did you know that fear suppresses your immune system? So let’s take a look at some health hacks for a healthy immune…
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