In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From hectic work schedules to personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Not only that, but stress is estimated to be the cause of 75-90% of disease and doctor’s visits. That’s a high number. What if I told you that you […]
When I was in the height of my healing journey, my Functional doc discovered that while I was eating highly nutrient-rich foods and fiercely abstaining from inflammatory ones, I still wasn’t absorbing the nutrients from the foods I ate. You can imagine how discouraging that was. And at that moment in time, I wasn’t in
In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the effects of stress on our physical and emotional well-being can be profound. As someone who has personally witnessed the transformative power of holistic health, stress resilience, and plant-based nutrition, I am excited to explore with you the incredible connection between what we eat and how we
In this episode, I want to dive into a topic that affects us all but often goes misunderstood – stress hormones and their impact on our well-being, as well as a simple nutritional tool we can utilize to begin to help create a solid foundation internally. #1 Stress Hormones: Did you know that stress hormones
People who deal with a lot of stress understand the implications of it. You know what it does to your mental and emotional health, how it affects your physical health, and what the repercussions are. You are fully aware that it can lead to feeling overwhelmed and like you can’t handle your daily life, that
Did you know that your body is always listening to you? To the feedback you give it, to how you treat it, and to how you respond to situations? Don’t believe me? Take a moment and just tune in to your body. How’s it doing? Now, think of something stressful … notice any shifts in
We’re often very aware that our emotional stress impacts the foods we eat, but did you know that the nutrients we take in actually affect our emotional well-being? When you start looking at ways to reduce your stress levels, you probably focus on how much work you are doing, what your daily responsibilities are, and
What do you think of when you hear the word “exercise”? For some, it’s a burst of joy, and for others, it sounds exhausting. I know. I’ve worked with many people over the years. Exercise sounds like something you “have to do” unless you were raised around sports OR have simply grown to love it.
