Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling a bit anxious, it can be easy to reach for things to help you feel better in the moment? We’ve all been there! Whether it’s social media, a glass of wine, a smoke, a comfort food, or even just allowing ourselves to stew in negative thought…
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…
A little girl is walking to school one cold morning. She is wearing her big green winter coat with the faux fur hood pulled up over her head. She feels cozy, warm and safe. She has the thought that she feels safe because no one walking behind her can tell that she is Black. In…
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…
Mindfulness is such a buzz word these days, but what is it really? Simply put, Mindfulness is the practice of being intentionally aware of your thoughts, feelings, environment, and bodily sensations in the present moment, without judgement. Many associate mindfulness with sitting quietly in meditation, but mindfulness can be especially valuable when practiced during regular…
When people think of preventing heart disease, the first thing that comes to mind is lowering cholesterol. However there is much more to the story of cardiovascular health than just one lab value. Let’s dive into the role of cholesterol in cardiovascular health and what we can do to keep our hearts healthy and happy. …
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…
How are you? It seems like such a simple question. One that is asked and answered thousands of times in a life. And yet, such a common question has taken on much more meaning in the last 10 months. How often when asked, “how are you” do you reply without giving it thought?…
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…
