healthy living
“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself? It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when…
Read MoreHave you heard about “functional medicine”? Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”. Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means. Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what…
Read MoreSnowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people. It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching…
Read MoreI’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask?? Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you covered (hence the double-whammy). 👏👏 But, all jokes aside, eating…
Read MoreHow to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not completely), which is funny because it was about our ability…
Read MoreReady or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, I’m here to help you check off some boxes. — gift boxes, that is! 🎁 My challenge to you this year? Step away from the chocolate & fancy liqueurs, and opt for some healthy gifts instead. …things…
Read MoreThe Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Sound & Vibration. Most of us know that a nice hot bath is great for stress relief. But the bath I’m talking about today isn’t filled with water & bubbles… It’s filled with healing sounds & vibrations! Now, if you’ve heard of “sound baths” before, you might know they have…
Read MoreMake-Ahead Recipes That Are Free From Dairy, Gluten, & Hassle. Well… it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to summer! And while this might be bitter-sweet for some of you, we’ve got a holiday weekend just around the corner to send summer off in style 😉 Labor Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a…
Read MoreHave you noticed that we’re becoming increasingly health-conscious as a nation in recent years? Healthy foods, organic produce, and better habits are all on the rise, compared to years past. 👏 And this means increased demand for better healthcare (including dentistry!). We’re starting to understand that we can’t simply treat one isolated part of the…
Read MoreWhat if I told you that your body is innately intelligent? That it knows exactly how to heal on its own, naturally? While society pushes the story that we need a synthetic medication for every rash, cough & pain, the truth is that people have been healing themselves using natural solutions for centuries – long…
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