12 Days Before Christmas Energy Boost Challenge: Feel Amazing by Christmas! Dec 21, 2024

The holidays are here, and what better gift to give yourself than the gift of energy, balance, and vitality?

 

We’re excited to introduce the 12 Days Before Christmas Energy Boost Challenge, a simple, achievable plan designed to help you feel your best—just in time for the holidays!

 

What is th...

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Holiday Hustle or Health? De-Stress Tips to Keep Your Season Merry and Bright Dec 17, 2024

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection. However, amidst the gift shopping, cooking, decorating, and endless social obligations, stress often becomes an uninvited guest. What many don’t realize is that holiday stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have significant cons...

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Chicken Bone Broth for Gut Health: A Delicious Way to Heal Your Digestive System Dec 10, 2024

Suspect you have leaky gut? Bone broth may be your solution! Discover the healing benefits of this nutrient-rich drink, along with a simple recipe to nourish your gut and boost your energy.

Why Bone Broth?

If you're dealing with low energy, digestive issues, or suspect you might have a leaky gut, ...

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Understanding the Four Types of PCOS: A Holistic Approach to Healing Nov 19, 2024

As a health coach, I encounter PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) more and more frequently in my work with women. While the name might suggest that every case of PCOS involves ovarian cysts, that’s not always true. PCOS can present itself in various ways, and knowing what type you have is essential ...

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Trigger Foods for Acid Reflux and GERD: What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2024

Have you ever enjoyed a delicious pizza right before bed, only to be woken up later by a burning sensation in your chest? That’s acid reflux in action. Reflux happens when stomach acid creeps up into your esophagus, causing heartburn and discomfort. While it's common, it’s not normal if it happens f...

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Understanding SIBO and IBS: What’s the Difference? Sep 29, 2024

Afternoon "Food Baby" Every Day? It Could Be SIBO—Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you feel bloated, sluggish, and uncomfortable after lunch every day? You might think it’s just a “food baby,” but it could be something more serious—SIBO.


What is SIBO?

SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Over...

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Day of Eating on Vacation - San Diego Sea World Jun 22, 2024

This will be a little bit of a rant, so please be forewarned.

We are in San Diego for a family vacation (and escape from 110 degrees back home in Arizona). We thought we'd treat the kiddos to Sea World, something I remember doing when I was a kid.

I know there has been controversy around Sea World...

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The Mouth-Body Connection Jun 22, 2024

We all know that our mouths serve as a gateway to our digestive and respiratory systems. But the connection between oral health and overall health is much more profound. It can reflect signs of systemic, underlying conditions such as:

 

1. Cardiovascular Health

Studies have shown a link between g...

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Root Cause of Eczema Apr 20, 2024

While we don't have a "cure" for eczema, we know a lot about what causes it, and it is tied to gut health.

I had eczema on and off my entire life. I’d get a little patch on my hand, or on my face, or on my arm and after a couple of weeks, it would go away. I had been on antibiotics throughout my lif
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