A few weeks ago I got some routine lab work done, including my thyroid hormone levels and my thyroid antibodies. (After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s over a decade ago, having these labs done is pretty routine- I have my levels checked at least once a year).I had been noticing more fatigue than normal for the […]
Continue readingDoes any of this sound familiar? You find that you get frequent migraines for no apparent reason. Or you experience embarrassing gas and bloating after meals. Maybe you have eczema, unexplained rashes or acne (and you’re definitely not a teenager anymore!) And let’s not forget about fatigue. Not just the kind of fatigue you might […]
Continue readingThis article is Part 2 of a series on Spring Detox Protocols for Liver and Thyroid function. In Part 1, we discussed why spring is traditionally held as the best season to support the liver with a gentle detox protocol, how to eliminate toxins that tax the liver and which foods support liver function. In Part 2, […]
Continue readingWhen I get a little money, I buy books, and if any is left, I buy food and clothing.” – Desiderius ErasmusDid you know most doctors recieve only a few hours of nutrition education during medical school? And some schools don’t require any training in nutrition to become a medical doctor. None! No wonder our health […]
Continue readingAfter I was handed down a Hashimoto’s diagnosis over a decade ago, I chocked up any fatigue and moodiness I felt to my sluggish thyroid gland. But I’ve since learned that when signs of fatigue, brain fog and moodiness appear, I need to look to my liver first. As your main organ of detoxication, the liver […]
Continue readingSo, I’m in this really fun and amazing online program that’s essentially a fitness program, but really it isn’t. It’s an online yoga program called the Healthy Moving Coaching & Challenge Program, and while it’s about exercise and getting movement- it’s really about so much more. Ya’ll, it’s changed my life. The instructor, Jen Hoffman, […]
Continue readingYesterday I got to enjoy a rare afternoon at the pool hanging with some sweet friends while the kiddos swam. It was a blast to hang out my momma friends and chat about kids, school, and other “mom” stuff. And then it happened. The conversation took a downward turn. One mom brought up how the […]
Continue readingEver wake up tired, even after you got eight hours of sleep? Ever toss and turn or have difficulty falling asleep when you go to bed? Or felt tired all. Day. Long. Despite a full night in bed? I’ve noticed missing out on some zzz’s is a fast track to fatigue that lasts all day, […]
Continue readingSumma, Summa, Summa-time! Sit back and relax! Sit back and unwind! – The Fresh Prince Ah, summer. Nothing beats slapping on a pair of flip flops and your tankini and heading to the pool for some fun in the sun, in my humble opinion. Just a few weeks ago we headed to the lake for […]
Continue readingHey! How are those tootsies looking? I hope you made some time for a pampering DIY Pedi this week, but now that beg’s the question: Where to find a great looking, non-toxic nail polish to up the glam factor?!? Well, you’re in luck because I have the exact answer to that question! But first, I […]
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