Consistent, deep, nourishing sleep is foundational to overall health. It is during this nightly shutdown that many other important processes go into high gear, such as tissue repair, detoxification, and nerve regeneration, impacting nearly every system in the body including: Focus, concentration and productivity Immune function Heart health Blood sugar balance Pain and inflammation…
If only we learned how our bodies function as part of our early childhood education, it could really save a lot of pain, injury, stress, confusion and heartache as we get older! As a long-time massage therapist and national board certified health coach, I’ve worked with many people who honestly just don’t really understand…
Hormonal health can be thought of as a pyramid, with the foundations of health at the bottom (such as sleep, fitness, nutrition, and balanced stress response), and blood sugar and insulin stability being the next tier up in the pyramid of key factors that stabilize all of the other hormones. When blood sugar is…
Not only is the skin our largest organ – essential for detoxification, temperature regulation and protecting us from infection, it’s also a window to our hormonal health. The balance of major hormonal players is evident in our skin’s texture, tone and appearance. Here are 5 key hormones with clues they give us about our…
It was a foggy day in the Bay Area, and I could see the overcast skyline of San Francisco from my window. I had just cleaned up after eating a gorgeous green salad with salmon, dressed with an oil and lemon keto dressing. I chewed every bite thoroughly, as I’ve recently learned to do (since…
Ever wonder why some people wake up full of energy, but you have to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you wish you could get yourself going without relying on caffeine and sugar to fuel your day? Where does morning energy come from? One of the most effective ways to help…
More than almost any other single health factor, blood sugar balance has the power to make or break your health! For anyone experiencing anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, lack of vitality, lack of focus, weight loss resistance, muscle fatigue, joint pain, sugar or food cravings, premature signs of aging or inflammation – we need to look…
Have you been feeling more tired in the afternoons and burned out at work? Having difficulty concentrating and getting anything done? Are you gaining weight, or having trouble losing it – especially in your tummy? Losing hair on your head, but gaining it on your chin? Not interested in sex at all anymore or just…
