There are ways to enter and leave the holidays relatively stress-free. It begins with being mindful of the way you care for yourself this season. Prioritizing your non-negotiables, supporting your nervous system, practicing indulgence while maintaining a balanced plate, and remaining present with your loved ones can serve as foundations for focusing on long-term well-being. 

If you struggle with a weaker immune system and feel like you catch every bug that goes around, or just want to strengthen your line of immune defense, there are some supplements and foods I run to for myself and recommend to my clients. 

What is progesterone? What are the signs and symptoms of low progesterone? And what are the potential causes, and the ways to support progesterone production naturally?

What is estrogen dominance? And what are the signs, symptoms, causes, and steps to reverse estrogen dominance? 

Long-term or chronic stress can manifest in the body with symptoms ranging from headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances. Here are the eight self-care practices, tools, and rituals, that I do for stress management!

L-theanine is a unique amino acid that is found almost exclusively in the green tea plant. L-theanine has been shown to positively modify brain waves and the key neurotransmitters involved in mood, focus, and memory.

Adaptogens are a great, natural way to help ease the effects of stress. They work in both your hormonal and nervous systems to help your body handle stress and build your “reserves” so you can handle larger stress loads and recover faster. This helps increase your stress resilience overall. 

Chronic stress can lead to high cortisol levels all the time, and that can have a serious impact on your health. It’s important to replenish with essential nutrients to support healthy adrenal gland function.

Did you know tart cherries naturally contain melatonin? Plus tart cherry juice is packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants so it makes the perfect mocktail to support restful sleep.

If there was one single micronutrient that I had to recommend to a client, it would be magnesium. This one nutrient plays a role in 300 biological processes! The benefits of magnesium for hormone balance are especially astounding as you’ll learn in this article. 

Adaptogens can help reduce fatigue, increase resistance to stress, and help preserve healthy cortisol levels and HPA axis function.

Chronic inflammation is when your body sends inflammatory cells when there is no danger present. The good news is, there are natural remedies and foods you can incorporate into your diet, to ease chronic inflammation.