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…
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…
When it comes to beating breakouts and maintaining a clear complexion, what we put in our bodies is number one. This is especially true for hormonal acne. While food can be an incredible healing tool for acne, sometimes food just doesn’t cut it. Thanks to our modern, industrialized food system, our soil isn’t what it…
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…
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…
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…
Can stress make you age faster? Well, think about this. Have you ever noticed how different a president looks 4 years after they’ve been inaugurated? Suddenly their skin went from having a glow to having deep wrinkles and their hair is now completely grey. They look like they aged ten years in 4! The answer…
How much stress have you been dealing with this week? Is it the rip your hair out, scream at the top of your lungs kind of stress? Or the subtle, but very present sense of urgency and “not enough time to get everything done” kind of stress? It’s just inevitable, isn’t it? Modern day living…
It’s estimated that nearly 100 million women struggle with gut health. Whether you’re dealing with irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, allergies, mood swings, or all of the above, then chances are you fall into this category. In this article, we’re compiling a list of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and lifestyle changes to help support thriving gut…
What you eat can either help or hurt your hormones. Your diet plays a huge role in hormone production and maintaining a proper hormone balance throughout a woman’s life. In this article, we’re talking about the best foods for hormones and the appropriate balance of these foods for happy hormones. We’ll also talk about the…
Feeling tired before your period is common, but is it normal? In this article, we’re diving into premenstrual fatigue and answering your question: Why am I so tired before my period?! Why Am I So Tired Before My Period? Add feeling exhausted to the long list of premenstrual symptoms women experience right before their bleed….
Imagine this: you wake up and feel fully rested. You go about your day without needing a coffee or a nap. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn’t! I know it can feel like some far-off fantasy, but the truth is, this can be your reality. Most people with chronic fatigue and low…
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…
Blackheads, zits, blemishes, and the occasional chin pimples are just a fact of life. But cystic acne, well, that’s a whole other ball game—a “stress, hormones, 100 inning ball game”. (For those who don’t know, a regular baseball game usually only has nine innings. The point is cystic acne can be a tricky thing to…
For thousands of years, people in the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia have used maca as food and medicine. The root, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii and sometimes called Peruvian Ginseng, grows wildly in harsh conditions, making it a food staple for the people of Central Peru. Maca supports the people to adapt, reproduce,…