Essential oils play a fundamental role in supporting a variety of functions including detox. Your body is designed to detox and eliminate unwanted substances on a daily basis. However, with the toxic burden higher than ever before, we must support our our body and our detox organs.

We do this by reducing the toxic burden through clean eating, hydration, exercise, non-toxic personal care...

I confess, I love coffee! I always have. I grew up in a coffee-drinking family. Even when I was a little girl I liked the taste of coffee. I remember growing up, whenever we went to visit my grandmother, that meant I would get to drink a cup of coffee. It was such a special treat!

I say all of this to express that I’m not a health coach that’s going to tell you never to...

One of the most common complaints people experience is respiratory distress and immune system threats. That’s especially true this time of year. I feel like people are extra sick in Dallas because we’ve had such fluctuations in weather. One day it’s freezing, the next day it’s 75 degrees!

When you’re congested and battling seasonal or environmental threats,...

Sleep problems have become a major issue in today’s society. Our world is so fast-paced and we are plagued with chronic stress that makes it difficult to wind down at night. We live in an over-stimulated world in which we rushing from place to place and attached to electronic devices during our waking hours. With our minds being bombarded with so much information and having to-do lists a...

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...