Think sweating is gross? Well, it’s also an effective way to detox your body AND your mind. In fact, the health benefits of sweating go beyond the body – through improving cognitive functioning, decreasing stress hormones, and even boosting endorphins. Perhaps the best way to maximize your body’s sweat potential is by using a sauna. …
Following a vegetarian or vegan diet isn’t easy for everyone. Although it can provide many health benefits, it can also be detrimental for health if it isn’t nutritionally adequate. On the same note, it’s also challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides all the nutrients you need. There is evidence, however, that vegan …
It may seem like a simple subject talking about a vitamin that most people are aware impacts our health, but just how aware are we? I know that years ago before I started in the medical field I was well aware that Vitamin D was necessary for our health. It was all over T.V. in …
I recently posted on Instagram that after a few years of having low thyroid levels my blood work finally came back 100% normal!! This was one of the most exciting and rewarding moments of my health journey. I had been to SO MANY doctors and got no answers it was exhausting and discouraging. I would …
Until the last few years, it was thought that your mental state (feeling happy and upbeat while not getting burnt-out or having feelings of anxiety or depression) was all in your head. Nuh uh. The secret to mental wellness and that ability to shrug off that guy who cut you off in traffic and not …
Mindset is everywhere at the moment and there is so much advice out there over what mindset you need to be adopting, what is a bad, unhelpful mindset to have and how to change your mindset. In my opinion it can be pretty overwhelming and confusing. It certainly led to me question; “ yes I …
I’m sure you’ve heard friends or family complain about “tummy troubles” at some point in your life. Whether it’s bloating, abdominal pain or something more scandalous like diarrhea/constipation, someone you know has been there (maybe even you!). Unfortunately for a lot of people, these “tummy troubles” happen daily and can be considered as Irritable Bowel …
Today I want to share with you why it is so important to ensure optimal magnesium levels. Magnesium is needed for over 600 reactions in the body including the metabolism of food, the transmission of nerve impulses, the synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, muscle movements, gene maintenance, and protein formation! The symptoms of magnesium …
When it comes to re-balancing brain chemistry and supporting mental health through foods and herbs – there is no single right way to do it. As I’ve stated a million times over, everyone’s physiology is different and will come into play to a certain extent. With that said, I’ve selected ten of my go to …
Have you ever noticed that our bodies are full of rhythms and cycles? Our hearts never miss a beat. Our lungs never fail to breathe. How about the stride in the way we walk? There’s rhythm there too! Have you ever listened closely to the words we speak? Rhythm is even present in our language. …