Learn why fiber is essential for gut health, digestion, and long-term disease prevention. This article explains soluble vs insoluble fiber, food sources, psyllium supplementation, and how fiber supports the microbiome, reduces IBS and SIBO risk, and is linked to lower colon cancer risk. Includes practical high-fiber meal ideas and simple ways to increase daily intake.
Read MoreSo let’s start here: you do not have to be perfect with sunscreen to be protected. What matters most is that you use it consistently, realistically, and in a way that fits your actual life.
Read MoreThere seem to be two extremes in the conversation around sun safety: fearing the sun or fearing sunscreen. But the truth lives somewhere in the middle. This is a conversation about balance. Real sun safety is about choosing what works for your lifestyle and sticking with it. I believe in finding simple habits you’ll actually follow for yourself and for the long-term health of your family.
Read MoreSoft self care is a concept that I have been embracing a lot over these last few months when life has felt especially complicated and challenging. One of the most simple and transformative self care practices we can do is morning sunlight exposure. It seems simple but it affects our circadian rhythm, sleep quality, mood, mental clarity, and stress.
Read MoreThe topic of gut health can sometimes feel like a buzzword, but the reality is that so many of us are dealing with chronic digestive issues. It can look different for everyone, but any combination of frequent constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and bloating is a sign from our bodies that there is dysfunction. After a full workup with a gastroenterologist sometimes we are left with more questions than answers. That is where an functional approach to gut dysfunction can be essential.
Read MoreSometimes it can be easy to forget that everything in nature is cyclical. The tides ebb and flow, the moon waxes and wanes, and the seasons shift. We, as people, are not immune to these changes. Even though we live modern lives, our bodies are affected by these natural rhythms in many ways. When it comes to cyclical nutrition, all it takes is noticing your environment, trusting your body, and embracing your traditions.
Read MoreIf we’ve learned anything over the last few years, it is that burnout is very real. We all experience burnout a little differently. For some it is physical, and for others it is mental and emotional. What remains the same for everyone is this feeling of reaching our threshold, where our stress response is maxed out. Chronic stress has a big impact on our bodies, but the good news is that there are ways to support the body to heal from burnout.
Read MoreMovement is a foundational aspect of health. We all recognize and feel the physical and mental benefits of movement, often attributing it to endorphins. Kelly McGonigal writes all about the mental aspect of physical activity in her book The Joy of Movement. This book is a fascinating read, filled with the latest research that you can bring into your daily life whether you have an ongoing movement practice or are still redefining what joyful movement means to you.
Read MorePreparing for pregnancy and conception can be exciting, nerve wracking, and stressful. The aisles of your grocery store are packed with different brands containing different dosages, making it difficult to decide which is best. So let’s dive into what nutrients to look for when choosing your prenatal vitamin, as well as other supplements that provide the necessary support for pregnancy.
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