I recently sent a newsletter to those who receive my weekly emails about what to do when health challenges seem overwhelming. I received so many meaningful responses telling me that many of you can relate to this. While it may seem like I have it all together when I’m sharing health insights with you, I’m just like everyone else. I...

If you’ve heard about ‘gut health’ and thought that it doesn’t apply to you because you don’t have celiac disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease, or another inflammatory gut issue, think again. EVERYone should be focused on gut health, as it is the root of all health and disease. My nutrition clients and readers often indicate that they don’t think they...

Even though it may not seem like it, oral health is a foundation to our overall health. Did you know that oral disease is linked to a wide range of systemic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and that individuals with gum disease and other oral diseases are significantly more likely to have a heart attack and develop diabetes?...

Did you know that your environment directly impacts thyroid health? In fact, countless studies have linked environmental toxins to autoimmune thyroid disease and thyroid dysfunction, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.  These environmental exposures interfere with the production of thyroid hormones and inhibit the utilization of necessary nutrients, ultimately contributing to varying levels of thyroid dysfunction. It’s essential to take a...

Did you know that your thyroid relies on several key nutrients to function properly? The thyroid gland, the small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that is part of the hormonal system, is often overlooked. Typically we don’t pay much attention to this incredibly important organ until we’ve been diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. This small gland...