And what to do if you’re concerned. Sodium CoEnzyme Q10 Zinc Magnesium This blog and website do not provide medical advice. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to makeContinue reading “4 Common Nutrient Depletions”
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Expert Tips to Deal with Wintertime Dryness
I don’t know about you, but my skin gets extremely dry during the winter. Even if you’re not experiencing desert dryness firsthand, the dry environments we’re in during the colder months can still be quite dehydrating for your body. Fortunately, there are plenty of proactive ways to mitigate the damage. Invest in a good humidifierContinue reading “Expert Tips to Deal with Wintertime Dryness”
4 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress and Emotions
The holiday season is that unique once-a-year combination of shimmery festiveness and joy alongside challenging emotions. There are the sparkly decorations, community events, parties and social gatherings, the anticipation of gifting and receiving, twinkly lights, a feeling of excitement in the air. Simultaneous with the fact that the holiday season is one of the hardestContinue reading “4 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress and Emotions”
3 Tips for a Healthy Home in the Fall + Winter
As the weather cools and we start to spend more time indoors, here are a few tips for better air quality in your home. Invest in a good air purifier that includes a HEPA filter. This keeps your indoor air cleaner, especially when you’re indoors more, the heat is on and the windows are closed. Continue reading “3 Tips for a Healthy Home in the Fall + Winter”
5 Natural Ways to Relieve Joint Aches + Inflammation
Where there’s chronic achiness, there’s inflammation. Below are five natural ways to support your achy joints. Ground Flaxseed and Chia Seeds Choose Dessert Wisely Curcumin Omega 3 Fatty Acids Pay Attention to Water Intake Know that you can feel better and that there are natural ways to support your body and reduce joint inflammation. AlwaysContinue reading “5 Natural Ways to Relieve Joint Aches + Inflammation”
Why Daily Bowel Movements Matter for Your Health
We all have them, but we rarely discuss them. Unless you’re in the naturopathic/functional/integrative medicine space. In which case, you most definitely discuss bowel movements. BMs, for short. How often should you be having a BM? The reason this matters is that care and treatment are often delayed until there’s a diagnosis. But if we identifyContinue reading “Why Daily Bowel Movements Matter for Your Health”
A Protein-aceous Breakfast
Why eating protein with breakfast matters When you start your day with sufficient protein, that choice benefits your metabolism, hormones, blood sugar regulation, musculoskeletal health, satiety and more. Evidence corroborates experience. Below are some cool research findings. A 2025 review published in Oxford Academic’s Nutrition Reviews noted that most studies found “protein consumption at breakfastContinue reading “A Protein-aceous Breakfast”
Simple Tweaks to Boost Brain Health
Natural + simple ways to support your cognitive function and more. Eat more omega-3 fats Make it practical: Improve your sleep Make it practical: Stay well-hydrated Make it practical: Minimize refined sugars Make it practical: Resources include:doi: 10.7759/cureus.30091doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.04.001doi: 10.1111/jsr.13229doi: 10.3390/ijerph19148457doi: 10.1007/s00281-020-00816-xdoi: 10.3390/ijerph16111891doi: 10.3390/nu13103645doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104380doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.06.048doi: 10.1111/dom.14958 This blog and website do not provide medicalContinue reading “Simple Tweaks to Boost Brain Health”
5 Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer
We all know it’s important to stay well-hydrated, especially when you’re out in the heat. And with the high temperatures lately, it’s even more important to avoid dehydration. If drinking more water sounds daunting, here are five easy ways to make it more appealing: #1 Add electrolytes #2 Make a big batch of herbal teaContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer”
5 Simple Upgrades for Healthier Eating
Think of these as nutritional nudges. Beverage Bonuses Choose one of these nudges to start, and make it work for your routine. Happy eating! Resources include:doi: 10.1016/s0254-6272(14)60018-2doi: 10.22038/ijbms.2020.45269.10541doi: 10.3390/molecules27010209doi: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1828456doi: 10.3390/nu14102104doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.07.017 This blog and website do not provide medical advice. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.Continue reading “5 Simple Upgrades for Healthier Eating”