Dealing with chronic fatigue and low energy daily can be super frustrating-been there, done that. If you landed on this page because you wake up exhausted every day or because your brain isn’t what it used to be, you are not alone. More and more people (especially women) report that they lack the motivation and…
If you’ve been hanging around my blog for a while, you know that essential oils are my favorite natural adrenal fatigue remedies. For starters, they’re incredibly versatile, and when they are good quality, they can be a powerful weapon in your healing arsenal. When I was in the throes of adrenal fatigue, essential oils always…
You’re in the right place if you have been struggling with chronic stress, burnout, and adrenal fatigue. In this article, I’m going to share a functional medicine approach to healing adrenal fatigue through food. Food really can be medicine. But while diet may be the most important (also the biggest needle mover) it can be…
If you feel exhausted during your period, you are not alone. Feeling a little extra snoozy during your time of the month is normal, and there’s evidence to back it up. In this article, I’m sharing five reasons why you experience period fatigue, and what you can do to nourish and replenish energy levels. Why…
You just finished your lunch and it’s time to get back to your to-do list. But now, not only do you feel full, you feel sluggish and exhausted. Post meal fatigue is real, and it’s no fun. While it’s normal to feel a slight dip in energy after eating (also known as postprandial somnolence), it’s…
Feeling a little sleepy right as you open your eyes and stretch your body in the morning is quite normal. It’s called sleep inertia and happens as the body transitions from sleep to wakefulness. Unfortunately, what is not normal (but so common) is waking up, feeling unrested, and ready to lay back down by 10…
We’ve all been there: the clock strikes 3 and suddenly we’re so tired it could be bedtime! Most of us don’t have the luxury of taking a nap so it’s coffee and a pastry. Whatever can get us through the day, right? What if I told you that there is a healthy alternative to your…
Raise your hand if you agree: #SelfCareSunday has become more of a competition and opportunity to show off the latest luxurious activity than true self-care. Fish foot baths, hot springs, a trip up north to a cute lil cabin, expensive face masks, and pedicures. To me, true self-care is the little things: having compassion for…
Estrogen, one of our most important groups of hormones, seems to have her hand in everything—from mood and libido to PMS and energy levels. If estrogen is not properly balanced in our bodies, we’re going to have some issues! In this article, we’re specifically diving into the symptoms of low estrogen and how to support…
As women, we hear over and over again about estrogen. Whether we have symptoms like infertility and low mood or non-existent energy and debilitating PMS, estrogen seems to have its hand in it. But what exactly is estrogen, and how can we support healthy estrogen levels for a healthy life? That’s what we’re learning in…
If you’re struggling with adrenal fatigue or don’t know for sure but have all the signs and symptoms—this article is for you. I’m diving into the best adrenal fatigue diet for ultimate adrenal health and healing. What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is all thanks to chronic stress. When you experience chronic stress (even low…
Healing from adrenal fatigue is no small feat. It requires a complete lifestyle transformation. If you want to know how to reverse adrenal fatigue, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve healed from adrenal fatigue 5 times (after each one of my kids), and in this article I’m telling you exactly how I did it…
More and more women are suffering from fatigue, mood swings, and a lack of zest for life these days. And while this is super common, it is not normal. In this article, I’m diving into the key symptoms of adrenal fatigue. It’s my goal to make you feel like you’re not alone and that healing…
Does this sound like you? You wake up still exhausted even after a “full night’s” sleep. You immediately hit ‘brew’ on your coffee machine, and have downed 2 cups before 11am. When the afternoon rolls around, you’re craving another caffeine hit, maybe even a pastry or carb-heavy lunch. And speaking of lunch, after your midday…
Most of you know that I struggled with acne and persistent breakouts into my mid-twenties. My confidence was at an all-time low as I was constantly searching for “the cure.” It wasn’t until after I spent loads of money on ineffective skincare products and met my husband (a functional health doctor) that everything changed. I…