It’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.
Read MoreIf I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say their doctor put them on the pill to “regulate” their cycle… well, I’d be rich but just as frustrated!
The truth is that hormonal birth control doesn’t regulate our cycles or fix our hormonal struggles. It’s a band-aid.
Read MoreSleep 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?
Read MoreImportant PSA: Coffee is not breakfast. Although it’s a ritual engrained in our modern society, drinking coffee first thing in the morning can actually be a habit that’s detrimental to your health.
In fact, coffee on an empty stomach- whether that’s in the morning or any time during the day- will throw a lot of things off- your blood sugar, your stress hormones, your energy, your appetite, and more.
Read MoreYou may have heard that breastfeeding helps women lose the baby weight faster after giving birth. Maybe you’ve read it somewhere, maybe it was your friend or sister’s experience, or maybe you’ve seen it all over social media- moms “bouncing back” (insert eye roll) fast and crediting all the calories they’re burning from breastfeeding.
So, is this true?
Read MorePostpartum nutrient replenishment is a real need for all moms. Growing a human is a nutrient-demanding process, but the postpartum period has its own requirements, too. In utero, babies take nutrients from their mothers, often leaving them depleted. But then once they’re born, moms need a great deal of nourishment to heal, support breastfeeding, and rebalance and replenish in the face of stress and sleep deprivation.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the term “easy pregnancy?” There’s nothing inherently malicious about describing a pregnancy as “easy”- especially when comparing a smooth experience to a more challenging one. But the truth is- even if you really do feel great through pregnancy, don’t struggle with any intense symptoms, and enjoy the process- pregnancy is never easy. And we need to stop using that word to describe it.
Read MoreCreating a baby registry is so much fun, but it can also be so overwhelming! What do you actually need? What will you actually use? You want to cover your bases but make sure you don’t miss anything important! Here you’ll find categorized lists (and links) of my favorite items we registered for and/or received or bought through the first year- the things we got the most use out of and time and time again thought and even said out loud, “Wow, this was so worth getting.”
Read MoreThere are some major gaps in the postpartum care model, including correct information about supporting your health as a new mom. One major area where information is lacking is nutrition. Much of the information widely available on postpartum nutrition is either vague, misguided, or downright incorrect. And it often goes along with the mainstream narrative of postpartum.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreSo many of us just need to get more sleep- and that not only means increasing the amount of time we’re sleeping, but also increasing the quality of that sleep. But how?
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreMore 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?
Read MoreCoffee 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.
Read MoreSo many women are surprised to learn that common gut issues like heartburn and bloating are related to low levels of stomach acid. In fact, stomach acid is an extremely overlooked but important pieces of not only digestion, but overall health! Learn more about stomach acid and how to support levels naturally.
Read MoreIt is estimated that over 75% of Americans suffer from regular digestive discomfort, such as bloating, acid reflux, gas, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Over half of them don't discuss it.
And these symptoms- while common- are actually not normal and are communication from your body that something needs support at the root. Learn how making one very simple adjustment can improve your symptoms and overall gut health.
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