The 3pm energy slump is another one of those generally accepted-as-normal struggles so many moms have that actually is far from normal but instead, is a symptom we should be paying attention to. Here are practical strategies to overcoming the mid-afternoon crash.
Read MorePreparing your body (and mind) for pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do for your baby’s health but also, your own well-being as a mom.
As a mom who struggled a lot during my first postpartum and a holistic nutritionist and functional women’s health practitioner who works with other moms through this period of life, I knew that I wanted to give this area more attention and especially time when it came to my second pregnancy.
Here's what I focused on (particularly what I did differently) this time.
Read MoreDid you know that pregnancy gives around 10% of a mom’s mineral stores to her baby? This is one reason why moms are at higher risk for mineral depletion. Along with factors like a history of under-eating, chronic stress, lack of sleep, and more, moms are commonly deficient. Focusing on replenishing minerals can help to restore health and vitality in motherhood, especially with the right test to get a full picture of your body’s stores. Here’s how.
Read MoreDiscover 5 powerful ways to boost your energy postpartum with the right nutrition. Perfect for new moms, these tips will help you recover and thrive!
Read MoreAround a year postpartum, I crashed. And it was shocking because I thought I was doing everything right, yet felt more terrible than ever. I discovered, however, that I has been missing some really important puzzle pieces.
Here’s how I went from exhausted, anxious, and burnt out as a new mom to energized, vibrant, and resilient.
Read MoreYou want to lose weight to help you feel more like yourself again postpartum, and that’s okay. But society’s obsession with “bouncing back” after growing, birthing, and nourishing new life and making the top metric of success for new moms how quickly and easily they can fit into their pre-pregnancy jeans again? It’s nothing short of ridiculous and downright misinformed. In fact, the whole bouncing back after having a baby thing is a complete myth and here’s why.
Read MoreAs a functional health practitioner who encounters the topic of weight and body image regularly as part of my job as well as a woman with my own personal roller coaster journey with the two, I have quite a lot to say and a lot of it that goes against the mainstream misguided suggestions and beliefs most women have been exposed to- and may not even realize they are perpetuating.
Let’s break the cycle and begin by diving into the top 6 things I wish all women knew about their bodies in regards to their weight and size:
Read MoreWeight loss may be a top priority for you… but does your body agree?
Time and time again, women come to me and state that one of their top goals is changing their body weight or size. And while it’s not my job to tell any woman what to do with her body or how to feel about it, it actually kind of is my job to help my clients reflect on, reframe, and often reprioritize their goals when it comes to true healing and achieving their best health.
Most of the time, weight loss is the furthest thing from their body’s goal and we need to make a shift. Could this be the same for you?
Read MoreThere is such a lack of nutrition information for the postpartum period, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. And whatever is available tends to be very vague- “Just eat a balanced diet,” focused on bouncing back- “Lose the baby weight fast by following this meal plan,” or is centered around what not to eat while breastfeeding.
So when it comes to proper nutrition to not only support milk production and make nutrient-rich milk, but also ensure your body is being properly nourished too, these are my top 7 tips!
Read MoreThis may sound like a radically simple statement, but it’s true and all women need to hear it:
But why? And how much do you actually need? Read on to find out!
Read MoreLow-carb diets have been getting a ton of time in the spotlight lately- from approaches like the paleo, Atkins, and even Mediterranean diets to more extremes like keto and carnivore diets. They’re often promoted as methods for losing weight but even for general health reasons.
And so you may be wondering: Do they actually work? Are they helpful? Or are they truly more harmful than good?
Let’s break it down.
Read MoreBetter periods don’t come from a pill- definitely not from birth control, but also not even from that “natural” supplement you saw in an ad while scrolling.
Better periods come from a fully nourished, resilient body that can function the way it’s designed to.
Read MoreCortisol is commonly known as our main “stress hormone” because it plays a huge role in our bodi’s response to stress.
But because of this view, it’s gotten a bit of a negative reputation. Everyone has become obsessed with and even scared of cortisol. But in reality, its main job is protecting us.
Read MoreSo many women want to know how to manage and reduce stress. Many women also want to know how to fight cravings, fatigue and hanger between meals, and gain more energy.
What if I told you these all are intricately connected?
Read MoreDo you want more energy?
Maybe even better sleep? Less cravings? Happier hormones?
Balancing your blood sugar is key to all of this and more. Here’s why.
Read MoreIt’s time to stop withholding food from your body based on its external appearance. Restricting foods, cutting calories, and eating less all mean withholding nourishment you desperately need to feel good and thrive, but at minimum, to function.
Because your body deserves nourishment no matter its weight, shape, or size. All bodies do. Period.
Read MoreFully nourishing your body is a prerequisite to healing it- no matter what symptoms you’re experiencing, condition you’ve been diagnosed with, or health concern you have.
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