Did 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 MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreWhen this client first came to me, she was so exhausted she was needing coffee and sugar to get through her days and she felt constantly overwhelmed and overstimulated. But now, she has tons of stable energy, and not only feels more patient as a mom but more calm and joyful overall. Here’s her story.
Read MoreMaybe you’re not actually ‘lost’ in motherhood. Maybe you’re just in a season so immersive, so all-encompassing, that you haven’t had the space to come up for air—let alone rediscover who you are now. That doesn’t make you broken. It makes you a mom navigating something really big.
Read MoreCleaning out your closet can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. Plus, the reality is that especially for women and particularly for moms- bodies change. This means that your clothes need to, too! It’s their job to fit your body now, not the other way around.
This post will help you make the process more easy, enjoyable, and productive.
Read MoreWhen this client first came to me, she was 6 months postpartum and feeling really overwhelmed and out of control of her health. She was desperate for answers to her symptoms including increased irritability, fatigue, and feeling physically weak and depleted.
Within a few months of working with me, she feels like she’s thriving as a new mom. Here’s her story.
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 MoreEspecially after we become moms, deciphering how to properly nourish and care for ourselves can be an even bigger challenge because the main message we get?…
“Be sure to lose that baby weight and “bounce back” as soon as possible!”
Not only is that really incorrect and super harmful advice that leads to food restriction during what’s actually a very nutrient-demanding period, the real life application of a lot of even the most well-intentioned nutrition advice we hear may seem outrageous, even laughable for motherhood.
Here’s what we actually need to know and focus on in order to best nourish ourselves as moms and thrive.
Read MoreAll those changes you go through when you become a mom? That internal and external transformation- even turmoil- you feel in the time before, during, and after pregnancy? It’s not all in your head. And there’s nothing wrong with you for experiencing it, even struggling through.
There’s actually a word for it: Matrescence.
And it’s time we talk about and normalize it so women don’t feel so alone and can get the help they need to not just survive through it, but thrive.
Read MoreIf you’re a woman trying to optimize your metabolism, improve your hormonal health, and support your fertility- especially if you’re trying to conceive- progesterone should be on your radar.
Read on to discover how progesterone affects fertility, pregnancy, and overall health, and how you know if you’re producing enough.
Read MoreLike so many other weird postpartum changes, hair loss- or some would describe it more like shedding- can be really distressing! But it’s fairly normal (to an extent) and there’s actually lots you can do (before wasting your money on useless supplements and other products).
Learn more about the root causes of postpartum hair loss, ways to know if yours isn't normal, and nutrition as well as hair and scalp care tips to restore your luscious locks- all through a natural and holistic lens.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFeeling 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.
Read MoreBut 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.
Read MoreWhat could be more exciting than the arrival of a newborn baby? Whether it’s your friend, family member, or coworker who is expecting, we often focus on the joy a new life brings and sometimes forget about the massive changes happening to the mom. While there are exceptions, we, as a society, generally do not do enough to support new mothers.
My son, Henry, recently turned 3! And each year, his birthday brings an opportunity to reflect on his birth.
So finally, I decided to write our story down. So join me as I recount the details of his birth- from preparing for labor up to his arrival- plus share some lessons learned.
Read MoreI 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.
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!
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