Health & Wellness
The New Hidden Health Hazard: The MTHFR Mutation (+ 5 Serious Health Problems It Can Cause)
When I was in medical school, we learned about a genetic mutation that affects an enzyme involved with many of our everyday metabolic activities from detoxification to mood and to energy production....
Get UTI Symptom Relief Fast! (+ 5 Natural UTI Remedies)
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how miserable it can be. The burning upon urination, the nonstop urge to urinate followed by little or no relief, and even pain or...
What You Don’t Know About Meat (+ 5 Healthy Plant-Based Meat Alternatives)
It’s no secret that I’m not a meat eater. Anyone who knows me, both personally and professionally, is well aware that I rarely eat any animal products and haven’t eaten poultry or red meat since I...
Sip on Some Wellness: 4 Herbal Tea Blends & Benefits
As much as I love a good cup of coffee, I also enjoy a soothing cup of tea. I especially love herbal tea blends because they also provide incredible health benefits such as improved digestion and...
Making New Habits Stick: 3 Easy Steps to Establish Good Health Habits
When you're used to a certain way of life, it can be hard to make a sudden change. This is why so many fail to keep their New Year's resolutions. It's not that lack the desire for change—it's just...
Your Personal Transformation Guide: Try These 3 Proven Goal Setting Techniques (+10 Basic Tips to Get Started)
If you’ve ever encountered a difficult time, you know that it can be easy to get caught up in those moments and forget to look forward with positivity towards the future. Suddenly, you look up and...
What’s All the Hype About CBD? 4 Cannabidiol Benefits
I grew up in an area where marijuana could be found regularly—and people were constantly citing the health benefits of this plant. Of course, it was (and still is) illegal. At the time, no one...
Why You Need to Eat Fermented Foods: Discover 4 Benefits of Fermented Foods
Recently, I wrote about the benefits of probiotics and how to choose a probiotic supplement that’s right for you. But, did you know that eating fermented foods can be another way to get the “good”...
6 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Headaches: What Works and Why
Headaches can be tricky to get rid of. Why? Well, in order to truly treat the headache, you have to identify the root cause. After all, headaches don’t just happen—there’s always a reason behind it....
Bitter Is Better: 7 Digestive Bitters to Boost Your Gut Health
If you struggle with digestive problems, I get it. In fact, part of what led me to study naturopathic medicine was my own health journey. And that journey included a lot of gastrointestinal cramping...
Dry, Itchy Skin Relief: 7 Home Remedies for Dry Skin
Winter is filled with fun times and happy memories, but it also delivers cold, dry air that's the perfect background for dry itchy skin. But you may be surprised to learn that the winter air isn’t...
5 Benefits of Diffusing Peppermint Oil (+ 3 Holiday Diffuser Blends!)
Is there any smell that reminds you of the holiday season quite like the scent of peppermint? One whiff whips up memories of candy canes and classic holiday beverages. But did you know that...
Make No Bones About It: Amazing Vitamin D3 Health Benefits Are Plenty!
Did you know that 46.1 percent of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D? [1] Today, the primary sources of dietary vitamin D are fortified processed foods and meat products. And according to...
How I Found Relief from Digestive Distress: The 4 Best Herbs for Intestinal Health
If you suffer from digestive distress, you know how troublesome and embarrassing it can be. I know—because I’ve been there. There was a time when I used to suffer from extreme GI issues seemingly...
5 Ways to Cope with Depression and the Holidays
When we think of the holiday season, we tend to think of the magical moments. But, for some of us, the holidays can be a difficult time as well. The unfortunate truth is that depression and the...
7 Incredible Health Benefits of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar
When it comes to natural remedies, using apple cider vinegar may very well top my list. I drink some every day. That’s right—I drink it every single day. Why? Well, there are so many health benefits...
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Oregano Oil
When you hear the word oregano, it’s only natural to think about an herb you put on your pizza. But you may be surprised to learn just how healthy oregano can be—especially in terms of the health...
The Connection Between Stress and Autoimmune Disease
Your immune system helps protect you from invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. But like so many things in life, with immunity, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. When the immune...
Put More ‘Happy’ in Your Holidays: 4 Holiday Stress Tips
I recently saw a meme about the holidays that really stuck with me. It said, “It’s almost time to switch my normal anxiety to my fancy holiday anxiety.” In that moment, it struck me how common...
How to Choose a Probiotic That’s Right for You (+ 5 FAQs)
Perhaps you've heard about probiotics, but you're not quite sure what they are or how they work. After all, their use is becoming more common, with approximately 4 million American adults reporting...
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