health and wellness

If vitamin D were a person, we’d probably classify it as a superhero! 🦸 Vitamin D does so much for your body that it’s kind of hard to keep track! It’s most commonly known as the sunshine vitamin because you naturally produce it when your […]

Do you ever feel like your head is stuck in a fog and you can’t concentrate or think clearly? It’s happened to all of us. Brain fog is no joke. When you can’t string two thoughts together enough to focus on important tasks or remember […]

What happened to the days when all you had to worry about was making sure you drink enough water? Now, we have to worry about the contaminants in our water such as bacteria, parasites, and unwanted chemicals, not to mention the plastic bottle itself. But […]

Oh, springtime!  While everyone is oooohing and ahhhhing about the trees that are beginning to bud and the flowers that have started to bloom – your eyes have started to itch and your nose is running like a faucet!  Coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, and even […]

“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself?  It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to […]

Have you heard about “functional medicine”?  Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”.  Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means.  Or […]

Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people.  It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work […]

I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask??  Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you […]

How to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not […]

Ready or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, I’m here to help you check off some boxes. — gift boxes, that is! 🎁 My challenge to you this year? Step away from the chocolate & […]