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My experience with thyroid imbalance and roadmap for healing.
On June 6th this year I went for my annual checkup. The appointment went great, but I knew something was off when my doctor asked me to point my chin down. I had an idea of what she was looking for because I had noticed it myself a few weeks back. A bulge had started...
Sweet Potato Parsnip fritters
Source: Dr. Mark Hyman Ingredients: Fritters 1 large orange sweet potato 1 medium parsnip 1 medium yellow onion 4 large pasture-raised eggs ½ cup almond flour ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground turmeric Avocado oil spray Tahini Yogurt 2...
Benefits of a good night’s sleep
In the hustle and bustle of daily living, don't overlook the power of a good night's sleep. No matter what your age, your body's hormonal balance depends on it. Make it a priority to aim for 7-9 hours of good, quality sleep each night. According to Traditional Chinese...
Why is Self-Care Such a Grind?
We all know self-care is critical for staying balanced in a totally unbalanced, whacked out world. So why does it seem like way too much work? There’s lots of science that explains this, and I even wrote a blog about it back in 2021. ( Why Health Habits Fail | Want to...
Whatever happened to R&R?
When I was growing up, the term R&R was used a lot. It may have meant different things to different people, but the message was mainly the same. Rest and relaxation.Rest and recreation.Rest and recuperation.Rest and rehabilitation.Rest. We need our rest. It’s not...
When mind over matter backfires
I grew up hearing the saying, “mind over matter.” It’s a truism I believe in. If we set our minds to something and take action, we usually get the results we’re looking for. That’s a good thing. But there’s also a flip side. Here’s what it looks like: You’re tired,...
Nighttime Anxiety: How to manage anxiety for better sleep.
Are you someone who experiences anxiety at night? This is a common occurrence. You might have mild symptoms during the day, but it isn’t until you’re lying in bed and trying to settle down that you suddenly feel the panic settling in. It’s the slowing down or stopping...
Morning Anxiety: What to do when you wake up in a panic.
People with anxiety often share similar symptoms and familiar triggers, but it’s not the same for any two people. While many have worse anxiety at night, others may wake up with the symptoms. Either way, this can make it hard to get ready for your day, so here’s some...
The top complaint most women have.
I was filing a stack of intake forms when something caught my eye. While sifting through the documents I noticed that most of them had one thing in common as a chief complaint. On the first page of my assessment form I ask, “what are your top three complaints?” What I...
What Warren Buffet says about inflation
You might find this strange, but Warren Buffett thinks it’s important to invest in your own personal development during difficult economic times. When we improve ourselves, we make better decisions, we’re more trusting, and feel better overall. And one of the best...