In the first chapter of my new book, Bloom (which just hit best-seller status last week!), we address one of the most under-valued yet most critical components of healing: giving yourself permission to heal. Though an intangible act like this may seem inconsequential compared to the more measurable values of nutrition, exercise, and lab work, […]
How to Heal Hypothyroidism with Food
In my last 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” […]
The thyroid tests your doctor is missing…
Meet Katie. Katie is in her late thirties, has two children, and a demanding but rewarding career in advertising. Lately, Katie has been feeling fatigued and moody, her hair has been noticeably thinning, and she can’t seem to lose those pesky 20 pounds she put on after having her second child…three years ago. Based on […]
Emotional Detox Strategies Every Woman Should Know
Does life feel too hard too often? Do you experience regular feelings of exhaustion, low-grade anxiety, anger, lack of self-worth, stress, and guilt? “I can’t enjoy myself anymore, I just feel worried all the time.” “I can’t be everything to everybody.” “How am I supposed to work full-time and take care of the house, kids, […]
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 […]
An Easy Fix for Holiday Burnout
Happy New Year everyone! If you’re anything like me, you LOVED the holidays…and are kind of happy they’re over. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely relish our annual festivities and time spent with family and friends. But… between all the holiday parties, kids on winter break, shopping, phone calls, guests, bizarre weather, gift wrapping, meal […]