Sleep has been top of mind lately. Not only because I recognize my own need for sound slumber, but because I understand your need to get it, reap the benefits from it, and also honor its importance in your healing…

8 Hydrating Foods to Help You Meet Your Water Goals It can be hard to stay well-hydrated. But even if you struggle to drink enough water, there are some tasty water-rich foods to help you meet your hydration needs. Jill…

~Shared from The Institute for Functional Medicine Connection. This word carries so much weight, especially now in the time of COVID-19. Is it true that all forms of life are interconnected, and what does that mean? Humans and other microbial…

These Are the Worst Foods to Eat If You Need to Poop Having trouble going number two? Avoid these foods that might only back you up more. Plus, get dietitian-approved tips to help make things easier. Talking about poop may…

We’ve heard the term before, and it really does make a huge difference in your wellness! So just to focus on the “rest” part today, many will say they don’t have time to “rest”, and that’s typically because they’re thinking…

The blog post below comes from the Functional Nutrition Alliance and was written by Andrea Nakayama, so well written that there was no need for me to rewrite it, just to share it with you!  And I wanted to share…

Are you a creature of habit?  Do you typically eat the same 3-10 veggies every month, maybe tossing in a seasonal berry or two when you visit the farmer’s market?  Or are you heavier into the fruit rather than the…

You give up caffeine after lunch (or maybe all together), have stopped drinking alcohol and eat healthily.  But you’re still staring at the ceiling in the small hours.  Here’s a possibility of why. You land in your body with a…

Reflections on Eating with the Elements I’m a big fan of reminding people to tune into the rhythm of the day ~ the circadian rhythm. I call it “catching the wave”. Not surprisingly, it’s in the best interest of your…

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with chewing. It’s the thought of chewing that’s got my attention, not the practice. The practice is what I’m hoping to inspire today—in myself, and hopefully in you too. I often say that ‘we’re not just…