I’m going to be honest with you. Eating healthy on a daily basis takes effort!

When you commit to eating fresh, whole food, you also sacrifice the convenience of drive-thru, take out, and microwave options.

I’ve definitely experienced stress over what I will eat for my next meal because I didn’t plan ahead and now I’m short on time.

That’s why I’m...

Essential oils have become quite popular in today’s society, but did you know these powerful oils have been used for thousands of years? They were used by the ancient Egyptians, and they are referenced throughout the bible.

In the first chapter of Genesis, it is written that God placed mankind in the Garden of Eden. God knew from the very beginning that this perfect environment would...

It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, stress is ramping up around the holidays, and people are getting sick. I’ve heard from so many people who have the flu, a cold, or a stomach bug.

I used to get sick too. It was almost inevitable that I would get strep, bronchitis, or the flu. My husband used to always get a really bad cold the same time every year. That...

One thing I love about the fall is the seasonal food, specifically the veggies. Things like root vegetables, winter squash, and brussels sprouts. They make a great side dish to any entree, and they are wonderful additions to soups and stews.

I made a couple of dishes for our family Thanksgiving meal. Today, I’m sharing the recipe for my roasted brussels sprouts with fresh cranberries....

As I navigate my own healing journey and as I work with clients to help navigate them, I’ve become more and more fascinated by the role the mind plays on physical healing.

So often, even in functional medicine, we tend to focus on the physical illness. While I practice and firmly believe in the methods of functional medicine aimed at treating the root cause of an illness, we’re...

In addition to yesterday being election day, it was also my birthday! I’m officially 37 years old now, which is quite hard to believe. A couple of years ago, I did a birthday post – 35 positive quotes for my 35th birthday. This year, I thought I’d share 37 Positive Affirmations for my 37th Birthday.

Daily affirmations are a great way to change negative thought...

I am so excited to have my good friend, Dr. Rebecca Harvey join me today to talk about the mind-body connection and the importance of addressing emotional trauma and healing the mind as we’re healing our physical ailments.

One of the things I loved about the nutrition school I attended is that they addressed more than just good nutrition. We also learned the importance of nourishing our...

If you follow a dairy-free diet, then one thing you may be missing is ice cream. I mean, who doesn’t love ice cream, right? While there are many dairy-free ice cream brands in the grocery store, many of the ingredients are not all that great.

So, we’ve started making our own ice cream. It’s really quite easy, you can create your own flavors, and you can keep the ingredients...

I’ve shared many times how I love starting my day with a glass of water with a couple drops of lemon essential oil. That often leads to questions about the difference between lemon essential oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Many people think it’s virtually the same thing.

While lemon essential oil tastes like lemon, it’s actually quite different from lemon juice. Lemon...

Managing your stress effectively can sometimes seem like an impossible task. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, we are attacked by stress-inducing elements non-stop. Just think about your day for a moment. Sometimes just that thought can cause stress. Your endless to-do list, dealing with traffic, getting the kids to school and after school activities, managing your...