As women, we are world champions in the stress department. We are in charge of everyone else, plus our house, our jobs, the 500 things we’ve volunteered for, and it’s themed dress-up week at school! A stressed-out state is the default mode for us. Many women (including me!) don’t even realize we are stressed untilContinueContinue reading “Could hidden stress be causing your IBS?”
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Holiday stress busters for maximum cheer
Christmas is by far my favorite time of year. Why? Because it’s a time of year where the whole world has decided they’re going to allow themselves to feel joyful even though it’s literally the coldest, darkest time of year.If I had to guess, that’s exactly why so many cultures have massive mid-winter celebrations. TheyContinueContinue reading “Holiday stress busters for maximum cheer”
Reblog: Keep It Simple
This week I am sharing an article I wrote for Thrive Global about what humans should eat. Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be confusing. It doesn’t have to involve algorithms, apps, or even counting. Nutrition is about eating real food that promotes health rather than illness. To quote Michael Pollan,ContinueContinue reading “Reblog: Keep It Simple”
Pillars of Health: Mindfulness
When thinking about what makes someone healthy, many people stop at the blood-brain barrier. Our health gets separated from our mental health somehow in western culture. Mental health has a negative stigma that people tend to avoid or label as woo-woo. Still, it is becoming apparent that we can no longer deny the link betweenContinueContinue reading “Pillars of Health: Mindfulness”
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