Integrative &
Functional Medicine
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....
Mindful Eating We cannot talk about gut health without talking about one of the most important pieces which is digestion and absorption! Mindful eating is a key component here. Many of us find ourselves mindlessly eating by scrolling on our phones, working through lunch, or watching TV. When we are distracted...
Eating Seasonally! With our modern grocery stores, it's easy to find just about anything at any time of the year but eating fruits and vegetables that are in season, where we live has good benefits. Eating seasonally and focusing on produce that is in season, especially grown locally, tends to have...
Thanksgiving Health Tips I love Thanksgiving. A day dedicated to cooking and baking a delicious meal to enjoy with a table full of loved ones. Does it get any better? For those of us on a health journey, any deviation from our normal routine and meals can be difficult but I...
Blood Sugar Balancing Tips Halloween has come and gone and now we are left with extra sweets in our house. I will say, Halloween also feels like the kick off to the couple months of treat filled holidays, and I am here for that! But I am also here to help...