Integrative &
Functional Medicine
Natural Ways to DetoxLast week on the blog we talked all about endocrine disrupting chemicals which are ubiquitous. The good news is, there are ways to support our bodies innate ability to detox from our environmental exposures. Let's dive into some natural ways to detox! But first...
Eat the Rainbow Challenge!Join Wild Rice Wellness this week for the Eat the Rainbow Challenge! With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner it seems there are rainbows every, and what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and that feeling of Spring in the air than to add more...
Micronutrient TestingNourishing from Within: The Crucial Role of Micronutrient Testing and Micronutrients in Overall HealthWhy should we care about micronutrient testing? In the pursuit of optimal health, the significance of proper nutrition cannot be overstated. However, it's not just about the quantity of food we consume but also the quality...
New Year Health GoalsAre you planning any New Year health goals? Let's talk about setting SMART goals that not only stick but also contribute to your overall wellness. The power of Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals can transform your resolutions into lasting habits. Let's embark on a wellness...
Benefits of Coffee and TeaEver wonder what the proven benefits of coffee and tea are? It seems like every other month there is a headline proclaiming coffee to be good for your health or bad for your health and there is probably truth in both statements. With the cold winter...
Brain Health Last month I had the opportunity to do a corporate lunch and learn for Nest Health Connections and one of their clients. Brain health is something I am so passionate about! As you may or may not know, I am on faculty and practice clinically at the University of...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or RED-S, is something that affects many athletes from the professional level to your everyday athlete, both men and women. Sport has been a part of my life, from a young age from gymnastics and figure skating to Division I Cross...
Eat the Rainbow! Diversity in our diet is one key to a healthy gut microbiome and overall health (more on gut health here). Different foods offer different phytonutrients that are key to reducing inflammation, oxidation and the negative effects of aging. By incorporating a wide array of colors in the diet,...
Nourishing Postpartum Foods There is a lot of talk about what foods are important for women to eat and what to avoid when she is pregnant but there is far less focus on what should be eaten after delivery to replenish our stores and maintain good milk supply with optimal nutrients....