Introduction Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes in the human body. Its importance cannot be overstated, as it impacts various organ systems and contributes to overall health and well-being. This article will explore the magnesium benefits, the best food sources of magnesium, how to identify magnesium deficiency, […]
The Top 5 Hormone Balancing Superfoods
It’s a rare person these days who doesn’t experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. From mood swings to fatigue, skin issues to insomnia, the plight of hormones run wild seems nearly inescapable…especially for women. But, how can you tell if you’re suffering from a true hormonal imbalance versus a normal monthly flux? For women, monthly hormonal […]
Just Can’t Get Better? Try These Lesser-Known Immune Boosters
Cold and flu season is upon us again. Colds, flu, viruses, upper respiratory conditions…I’ve heard it all, seen it all at the clinic, and experienced some of it at home too. As an integrative functional medicine doctor, I always recommend the natural route first when my patients or family come down with an illness. After […]
The Incredibly Common Food Sensitivities No One Knows About
Despite the increased awareness about how foods affect our health, there is still an awful lot of confusion about what “the perfect diet” looks like. That confusion is magnified by the sheer number of experts out there claiming to have discovered the perfect way to eat to lose weight, look younger, and ward of all […]
How to Support Your Thyroid with Food
In my post: “The Thyroid Tests Your Doctor Is Missing”, we went into detail on the silent epidemic of underdiagnosed hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid conditions, including: The little-known symptoms and why women are more at risk Why the gold-standard thyroid test is often hopelessly inaccurate Why “normal” test results don’t necessarily mean you have a “normal” or […]
5 Little-Known Causes of (and solutions for) Mama-Burnout
This article is dedicated to all you mamas facing the energy-sucking, mood-killing, soul-draining condition hereto known as: mama-burnout. Maybe it started with your post-partum recovery and the serious sleep deprivation that came with the birth of your first child. Or perhaps you’ve felt run down and irritable as your children reach puberty and you approach […]
