Before I dive into the details of this post, I want to make very clear that this post is not meant to judge or shame anyone for their contraceptive choice. This is a very personal topic, and my goal is simply to present some of the less-talked-about health risks created by hormonal birth control. I … More The Problem With Birth Control Pills
Disordered eating and female health issues go hand-in-hand. That’s another one of the reasons I’m so passionate about integrating intuitive eating and a health-at-every-size perspective into my functional medicine work. Intuitive eating supports the body’s natural ability to self regulate, which is the core foundation for holistic healthcare. For women especially, supporting a foundation for … More 6 Non-Diet Tips for a Holistically Healthy Lifestyle
I’m all about home remedies. For real. I think that educating and empowering families to take care of mild illnesses in the comfort of their own homes is extremely important. Not only is healthcare expensive, but often times there isn’t much that a physician can offer a patient for headaches or viruses beyond things the … More Before You Buy CBD Oil, Read This First
I’ve been receiving quite a few questions from folks reading my blog and Instagram regarding my work in functional medicine. So, I wanted to do a broad-scope post that hopefully answers any questions you may have about what functional medicine is, what it takes to become a provider, and what it’s like to be a … More An Overview of Functional Medicine
Last year around this time, I made a post on Instagram about 30 things you could do instead of starting a new diet, such as Whole 30. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with eating more vegetables or choosing to avoid foods that make us feel sick. But plans like Whole 30 often end … More Do This Instead of Whole 30
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