After having a baby, most mothers experience exhaustion, brain fog, feelings of sadness, trouble sleeping (ahem…what sleep?!), and hormonal imbalances. But how can you tell if these are simply normal postpartum symptoms or signs that there may be something more serious going on? The main difference is that normal postpartum symptoms should be short lived. … Read more
Did you know that food sensitivities can be causing your seasonal allergies? First off, let’s talk about what seasonal allergies are. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, allergies are actually disorders of the immune system. The body overreacts to harmless substances and produces antibodies to attack the substance. This is what causes the symptoms. (1) What … Read more
Many of my new clients come to me with a bag full of supplements from grocery or drug stores. They have been searching for the right supplement to cure their symptoms to no avail. What they don’t know is that many supplements on the market have a very low absorption rate, some only about 9%, … Read more
We are quickly approaching baseball, grilling, and picnic season. This means that the consumption of hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, and deli meat will increase substantially. However, you may want to think twice before throwing another brat on the barbie. In 2015, twenty-two scientists from 10 countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer … Read more
Thrivekin Milk: Does a Body Good? 3/19/18 Sometimes the truth is hard. Some people only want to hear information that supports their habits or their pocketbooks. Sometimes it’s impossible to hold information back even though it may be unpopular with mainstream. If I don’t share what I know, then what good am I? This post … Read more
Q: Does Nutrition Response Testing cost money? A: Yes Q: Do whole food supplements cost money? A: Yes I was a banker for 9 years. I helped families and businesses save and invest for the future. The concept was never new to my customers. They understood that they had to save money NOW if they … Read more
Salt has gotten a bad rap in the past, but did you know that it is essential for life? That’s right, you cannot live without it! The type of salt you consume makes a BIG difference. Let’s look at the facts: 1. Table salt- part sodium chloride and part absorbents and iodine. It is heavily … Read more
When a patient comes to see me for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), I always ask what their doctors have done for them prior to seeing me. The answers are always baffling. – Many women with PCOS have irregular menstrual cycles, so doctors prescribe birth control to regulate their cycles. – Many have high blood sugar … Read more
My clients that are starting their journey toward wellness are in the throes of detoxification. It is not always pleasant, especially if your body is not capable of detoxing well. Fatigue, headaches, moodiness, mental sluggishness, slowed digestion, etc are all uncomfortable symptoms of detoxing. It’s important that we aid the body as much as possible … Read more
No cheese? No milk? No yogurt? No chocolate?!?!?! Before you start hyperventilating, let me assure you that going dairy free is NOT the end of the world. You can still have your cake and eat it too . Whether you are giving up dairy by choice or for health reasons, it doesn’t have to be … Read more