Discover 5 powerful ways to boost your energy postpartum with the right nutrition. Perfect for new moms, these tips will help you recover and thrive!
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Around 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.
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When this client began working with me, she was dealing with unexplained eczema flares, crippling fatigue, and constipation.
After working with me and prioritizing functional lab testing to find the root drivers of her symptoms, her eczema is completely gone, her energy is through the roof, and she’s pooping regularly. Here’s her story.
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When this client began working with me, she was so exhausted she was needing coffee and sugar to get through her days and she felt constantly overwhelmed and overstimulated in motherhood.
Yet after her time working with me, she’s got tons of stable energy (no caffeine or sugar needed), and not only feels more patient as a mom but more calm and joyful overall. Here’s her story.
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How you end your day is just as important as how you start it.
Here’s what to prioritize including in your nighttime ritual to help you wind down and get the sleep you need.
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Morning routines- or as I prefer to think of them, rituals- sometimes feel like they’re just trendy luxuries, but they actually are really important. They help to set the tone for the day ahead and can actually have a major impact on your energy, mood, and more.
But they don’t need to take hours and have 10 complicated steps.
Instead, just focusing on these 3 simple habits can help kick off each day on a positive note.
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The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a really simple but powerfully insightful tool I use to assess my clients’ mineral levels and overall balance, which tells us so much about what’s going on inside their bodies. From stress handling to metabolic function to adrenal and thyroid function and more, the HTMA is such an amazing test that uncovers many healing opportunities.
Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, the importance of mineral balance, and how a small sample of hair can tell so much about your health.
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Feeling tired isn’t a fun feeling- I know, I’ve been there. But I refused to accept it as normal, and I don’t want any other woman to either. Because as common and as frustrating- even debilitating- fatigue can be, there are actually so many impactful solutions.
Especially when you take a root-cause approach and honor your body’s deepest needs, you can have the energy you need to meet life and deal with the stressors you face. Here’s guidance and tips to help you get there.
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Fatigue is so common that it’s become normalized- especially among women and particularly moms.
But what I want women to understand- especially those who absolutely require energy to tackle the demands of motherhood- is that feeling tired all the time is not normal.
Fatigue is a symptom and like other symptoms, it’s communication from the body. It’s a sign of deeper imbalance and dysfunction and ultimately, a cue to make a change. Here’s where to begin.
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“I feel depleted after pregnancy and breastfeeding for 3 years- what can I do to feel better ASAP?”
I get questions like this one very often and believe it or not, was in a similar position myself at one point so I get it. You’re physically and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of being tired. You may feel burnt out, anxious, irritable. You may be struggling with brain fog, hair loss, irregular periods, and insomnia (even when your baby is sleeping well at night).
I’m here to tell you that your desire to feel better is 100% valid. You deserve to feel amazing- and you can (and will) get there. Here are 6 tools you can utilize to jumpstart your healing.
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This may sound like a radically simple statement, but it’s true and all women need to hear it:
No matter who you are and no matter what health struggles you have or goals you’re after, eating enough food and getting enough sleep are absolutely essential.
But why? And how much do you actually need? Read on to find out!
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Cortisol 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.
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So 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?
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Do 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.
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Why do most women struggle to love their bodies? Because what we've been told is required for us to do that is completely incorrect.
You can love your body now, just how it is. Here’s how…
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Sleep is really darn important- for our metabolisms, hormone balance, cognitive function, mood, and more. And especially during postpartum, it’s a key component of recovery and overall replenishment and rejuvenation.
But for new moms, getting 8 hours of quality sleep a night isn’t often realistic. Whether it’s a cluster-feeding newborn, a sleep-boycotting baby, a toddler who wants to snuggle all night, or even older kids who wake you up, sleep can really suffer.
So what can you do when just can’t get the sleep you need?
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I know, it's tough to believe, but caffeinated coffee actually isn't helpful for your energy, especially long-term. And if you're stressed, have hormonal imbalances, or deal with blood sugar dysfunction, it's really helpful to at least lessen your intake.
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Do you feel tired every day? Is fatigue or just plain exhaustion getting in the way of your life? Yes, there are many things that can be depleting your energy- and in functional nutrition, we explore possibilities like imbalanced blood sugar, nutrient insufficiencies, digestive weaknesses, chronic inflammation, and more.
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More energy- most people want it, even need it. Yet in our constant search for it, we tend to look for ways we can add energy. What foods should we eat for more energy? What supplements should we take? What ways can we “hack” our bodies so they make more of it?
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Coffee doesn’t truly give you energy. In fact, your coffee is likely sabotaging your energy. Here’s why this happens, and tips for what to do instead.
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