Summer nutrition to hydrate the natural way
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The summer slow down is officially here, and it's a season that revolves around sunlight, grounding, hydration, nourishment, rest, and love. It's a time when we can set the foundations for our health, ensuring greater success in the colder, darker months ahead. In this blog post, we'll delve into the highlights of a recent podcast episode that explores the wonders of summer nutrition, the importance of aligning our eating habits with nature, ...
Quit your trendy diet! Do this instead.
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Choosing Progress Over Perfection: Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Health
In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of embracing progress over perfection when it comes to your health and well-being. It's time to let go of the fear of "falling off the wagon" and instead focus on making sustainable choices that support your body and mind. Are you ready to break free from restrictive diets and cultivate a healthier relati...
Is drinking soft water a good idea? +Wild foods for remineralization
Is Drinking Soft Water a Good Idea? Wild Foods for Remineralization
In my recent travels to Virginia, I discovered more than just beautiful landscapes ā I found wild nutrition right outside my friend's doorstep. This morning while enjoying a delicious frittata, I couldn't resist foraging the yard for some wild accompaniments: honewort, several varieties of dandelion greens, dock leaves, and even some wild strawberries. These foraged treasures not only enhanced my meal but reminded me of the powerful mineral-rich foods that nature provides freely.
During this trip, I also had a unique experience at Farmstead Ferments ā my first encounter with water kefir on tap! When I mentioned to the barista that I brew my own water kefir at home, she was surprised, saying I was the first person she'd met who made their own. I sampled all three available flavors: cherry, elderberry, and the unexpected winner ā catnip. As a member of the mint family, catnip imparted a subtle, distinctive flavor unlik...
The Mineral Balancing Connection to ADHD
Listen to episode #116: The Mineral Balancing Connection to ADHD
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In this episode I explore the fascinating world of mineral balancing and its connection to ADHD. This blog post delves deeper into the insights gained from my interview for the HerBrain summit and my experiences with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).
The Zinc-ADHD Connection: One of the most intriguing findings discussed during the interview was the potential link between zinc deficiency and ADHD symptoms. Research suggests that zinc supplementation can lead to a significant reduction - up to 30% - in ADHD medication dosage. This highlights the importance of assessing zinc levels and the zinc/copper ratio in individuals with ADHD.
Understanding ADHD as a Spectrum: It's crucial to recognize that ADHD is not a singular condition but rather a broad label encompassing various symptoms such as:
- Poor attention span
- Unresponsiveness
- Distractibility
These symptoms may stem fro...
Reviving Our Resilience: Unmasking the Silent Pandemic of Adrenal Exhaustion
Reviving Our Resilient Selves: Understanding Adrenal Exhaustion in Modern Life
This blog post is based on my podcast episode "Reviving Our Resilient Selves: Understanding Adrenal Exhaustion in Modern Life."
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In this podcast episode, I explore the critical yet often overlooked topic of adrenal health and how our disconnection from nature may be contributing to a collective adrenal burnout epidemic.
The Adrenal Conversation That Started It All
While driving my teenage sons to work during a particularly blustery March day, I attempted to engage them with a meme I created featuring Gordon Ramsay shouting "NEEDS MORE SALT!" The caption explained how salt cravings can signal struggling adrenal glands and insufficient electrolytes.
When my 17-year-old admitted he didn't even know what adrenal glands were, I was momentarily horrified by what felt like a parental oversight. This led to an impromptu health lesson about these vital stress-regul...
Spring nutrition to detox the natural way
Episode #163: Spring Nutrition To Detox The Natural WayĀ
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Spring is the season of fresh starts and rebirth!Ā
An opportunity for deep, unimpeded rejuvenation and a real recreation of soul.
Spring is also the traditional season for cleansing and detoxification. Backyards and hills grow flush with some of the best spring tonics and wild greensā medicines for clearing the body and mind. Abundant, easy to identify, and delicious, these early spring plants are some of our most potent medicines for renewal. I personally think one of the best spring cleansing rituals is simply to eat wild greensā and lots of em!Ā
Tune in and learn about spring's goal for human health and how mama nature chooses to support us to do it all!
Minerals & Your Hormones
The Hidden Link Between Minerals and Hormones: Why HTMA Matters
In this podcast episode "Minerals affect hormones, hormones affect minerals", I delved into the fascinating relationship between minerals and hormones. This connection is crucial for anyone looking to balance their hormones and improve their overall health.
Let's explore some key points from the episode and learn how Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can be a game-changer in your health journey.
Key Points Covered:
- The power of daily journaling for health tracking
- How hair analysis compares to tree rings in revealing health information
- The role of minerals in regulating energy-producing glands
- The complex interplay between minerals and hormones
- Understanding the endocrine system beyond just sex hormones
- Why traditional hormone testing might be incomplete
Why HTMA is Crucial: HTMA provides a unique window into your body's mineral balance, which as we've discussed, plays a vital role in hormone regulation. By ...
What you can learn from your HTMA [ the main components ]
Episode #150:Ā What you can learn from your HTMA [ the main components ]Ā
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In my last episode I shared that Iād be coming back to expound on components of a hair mineral analysis, in this episode I get into some of the core readings and concepts of this test and work that I do -so you can see how it digs in a deeper way to help guide a path for your current health towards correction
A hair mineral analysis is a HOLISTIC test. It can reflect SO MUCH - such as your heredity, upbringing, lifestyle, diet, drinking water, attitudes, body chemistry, as well as health and dis-ease staes. It reveals an overall picture that is influenced by many factors - this is truly amazing as we simply cannot, nor should not try to separate ourselves up into dissected parts to ātreatā because we are all a unique WHOLE and beautifully complex human system. This is why I love this test paired with the mind body coaching work I do because it gives some concrete evide...
PODCAST: It's all about assimilation
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In this episode talk about how you are what you digest and absorb nutrient wise - aka ASSIMILATION because that term is coming up for me holistically speaking on the heels of the sound healing retreat Iāve felt there was a lot to digest, absorb and assimilate. So letās dig into it because itās important and comes up in every client I work with -in fact today I just reviewed a BiomeFX with one of my favorite doctors and we talked about digestive inefficiency and how itās a top priority in any case regardless of the differences in results.
There are several symptoms that lead us to suspect that poor absorption or maldigestion is taking place before the first test is ever even done. These may include bloating, burping, upset stomach, diarrhea, gas, a desire to eat when not hungry, indigestion, undiges...
Client testimonial: The most energy I've had in my life!
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Over the years I've worked with a lot of women (and now more men) to help unravel their health concerns. One of the biggest things I've noticed is that it's really hard for women to put themselves and their health first. And I'm on a mission to shift that paradigm.
Listen to episode #119 : Client Testimonial: The most energy I've had in my life - Find: A Joy To Be Me - On: iTunes, iHeartRadio, Stitcher or Spotify
Your health is your greatest asset and gift. It's no one else's job to take care of your physical health. Only you can do that. Sure other people can encourage you, but no one can do it for you.
I learned the hard way and didn't put my health first for a long time as an adult. I wasn't really modeled how. I grew up on processed food just like you probably did. Once I finally learned better, I to make the choice to do better. So when my health finally did come crashing down, I finally took heed and started putting...
