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Gut health and hormone imbalance may seem like two completely separate topics of conversation, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth! Gut health and hormones are very intertwined; they have a complex “chicken-or-the-egg” dynamic. In this article I’ll explain how gut health and hormone imbalance are linked, and what you can do to optimize …
As I’m writing this, the sunflowers are everywhere here in Austin, which means summer 2021 is now upon us! (Speaking as a “summer solstice” baby and subsequent Cancer crab who loves the beach, summer is most definitely my favorite season!) 😎 That being said, if you’re looking for some holistic and timeless ways to stay …
How to Stay Healthy in Summer Season: 6 Holistic Health Tips Read More »
If I’m being honest, I really wish they called it something else. But like millions of others, if you’ve made it to this post, you must also be wondering – what IS leaky gut?! Does it even exist? (While many gastrointestinal doctors and dietitians will insist that leaky gut doesn’t exist, I’ll politely agree to …
What is Leaky Gut, and How Do You Know If You Have It? Read More »
Chronic digestive health issues such as IBS and leaky gut are on the rise, now impacting millions of people worldwide. The fields of holistic nutrition and herbal medicine also grown exponentially in the last decade, since more people are realizing symptom management is not the answer to digestive ailments. As a result, those seeking out …
For lots of people, the holidays mean time off, quality time with family/friends, tuning into gratitude, and enjoying lots of really tasty food! But for those of us dealing with a health condition impacted by food, eating a bunch of rich food for a day and then getting back to “normal” can feel more like …
Now more than ever, it’s time to start thinking about being proactive (versus reactive) in taking our health, immunity, and self-care habits to the next level. During the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and now moving into cold/flu season, preventive protocols such as handwashing, sanitizing, masks and social distancing will continue to go a long way to …
Labor Day weekend already?! Honestly, from March onward, most of the days have totally blended together and yet it also feels like 2020 is flying. And then of course there’s the whole “back to school” thing. I know everyone’s going about it differently, which is to be expected… But either way, kids or not, …
Back to School Meal Planning: September 2020 “Survival Guide” Read More »
I was actually out of the country while the pandemic first started spreading globally. (Disclaimer: It was a wonderful trip and I got to enjoy lots of awesome quality time with my family!) I don’t want to be a part of the hysteria or fear mongering, especially since being fearful and stressed is actually known …
(Updated February 7, 2021) Iron deficiency anemia is something (unfortunately) near and dear to my heart. I’ve struggled with this condition on and off since my early teenage years and it can often fly under the radar until it becomes a serious problem! There are billions of people around the world with iron-deficiency anemia (1). …
8 Things You Should Know if You Have Iron-Deficiency Anemia Read More »
Splenda®, or “sucralose”, is a Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-approved artificial sweetener which entered the mainstream food system in the United States back in the late 1990’s. Along with its sugar substitute counterparts including saccharin, aspartame (now labeled as “amino sweet”), and a handful of other artificial sweeteners, sucralose has been hit with a lot …
