Can an Underactive Thyroid Effect Your Mood?
The human body is a marvel of intricate systems, each part playing a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. One of the super heroes is the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of your neck. Despite its modest size, the thyroid...
Nourishing Mothers after Childbirth: Nutrients for Healing and Breastfeeding
Becoming a mother is an incredible journey that can bring immense joy and new challenges. After childbirth, a new mother’s body goes through a healing process that requires care, rest, and proper nourishment for her well-being and that of her child. Proper nutrition...
Tackling Spring Allergies: A Holistic Approach to Relief
As the vibrant colors of spring emerge and nature awakens, so do seasonal allergies for many individuals. Spring allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, can dampen the joy of the season with symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and...
The Fiber Factor: How Fiber-Rich Foods Make Weight Control Easier
Maintaining a healthy weight is a goal many of us strive for, but the journey can often feel like navigating a maze of conflicting advice and confusing dietary trends. However, there's one nutritional element that consistently proves its worth in weight management and...
Top 10 Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables for Spring Nutrition
As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, nature bestows upon us an array of vibrant and nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. From crunchy asparagus to succulent strawberries, the spring season offers an abundance of delicious produce that not only...
8 Steps to Naturally Reduce Estrogen Dominance
The modern mindset regarding menopause is that it is an estrogen deficiency disease resulting from the ovaries’ failure to produce estrogen. Many women have been led to believe that symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause is an indicator that they need...
Protein is Making a Comeback
I’ve recently noticed that protein is making a comeback in the nutrition world. Many people, particularly women, are noticing that they just aren’t getting the results they want on a low or no protein diet. This is not a surprise because protein is incredibly...
Minerals for Optimizing Hormone Health
Our bodies are intricate systems where various functions work in harmony to maintain overall health. One crucial aspect of this delicate balance is hormone regulation. Hormones play a vital role in controlling numerous physiological processes, including metabolism,...
Digestion and Hormonal Balance
The digestive system plays a pivotal role in nutrient absorption and utilization, directly impacting hormonal balance. Digestion simply defined is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. The goal of digestion is to reduce food to molecules so small that they...
How I Bounced Back After a Traumatic Injury
So, guess what happened to me recently? A little slip and slide action on a wet paver that left me feeling like I aged a century overnight. Yep, traumatic injuries are no joke which you’ll see as I let you in on my recent escapade. It was a gloomy January day, the...