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 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” […]
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 […]
How to do a digital detox and keep your day job
Do you ever question your dependency on digital devices? I’ll bet if you’re over 30 (aka: born unplugged), work at a computer all day, or have children you probably have. Perhaps you’ve caught yourself sneaking away during meals for a quick peak at your favorite social media channel… …or noticed how your mood changes after […]
