There are few topics as controversial as safe sun exposure. Sunbathing and tanning often get a bad rap, but mounting evidence reveals that moderate sun exposure is not only safe but necessary. In fact, the most recent in-depth review found that avoiding the sun was similar to smoking as a risk for all-cause mortality. Put […]

As spring and summer approach and we spend more time outside, we also risk encountering ticks. Unfortunately, ticks aren’t just biting insects (technically, they don’t bite -they sting). But they’re also notorious vectors for illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.  Understanding how to prevent tick bites is crucial for staying safe during

Since I’ve been in the health and wellness world for over a decade, I’ve learned a lot about supplements. As I’ve evolved and my health has improved, so has my supplement usage. I’ve learned a lot about what our bodies need and also which ones work well for me.  I often get asked which supplements

For moms with little ones getting enough sleep can be a challenge. Especially when there’s a new baby! The resulting sleep deprivation can become unbearable over time. That’s the challenge baby sleep training methods aim to address. What is Baby Sleep Training? Baby sleep training tries to teach infants healthy sleep habits by encouraging them

After more than a decade of researching wellness, I’ve realized there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to health. Instead, each person has unique needs. This means we need to investigate what works for our bodies, and what doesn’t. For example, I reversed my Hashimoto’s and lost weight by finding adaptations that worked for me. But those same

Renowned for their thick leaves and earthy flavor, collard greens are a culinary staple and a powerhouse of nutrients. They’re one of the first vegetables to pop up in my garden in the spring and I love incorporating them into soups and stir-fries. Here’s more on their health benefits and how you can make this

As moms, we focus a lot on births, but death isn’t something we talk a lot about. It’s not like we share death stories over coffee like we do our birth stories. And we certainly don’t talk about whether we want a traditional vs. green burial at playdates! I recently shared that this past year

Improving fiber intake should be a top priority for many of us. But fiber doesn’t need to be a stir-in fiber supplement from the local drugstore. Many of the healthiest diets naturally include fiber – except the carnivore diet, of course. It’s just a matter of knowing which foods are high in fiber and when

For many people, January is when we make New Year’s resolutions, setting high goals to better ourselves. The resolutions run a wide array of topics but include everything from losing weight to increasing our regular exercise to changing our eating habits. But sadly, about 80% of people ditch their resolutions by February. Instead, adopting simple,

Have you ever rushed through the morning getting ready to go somewhere only to discover you can’t find the car keys? Our ability to remember, recall, and learn new information is important for daily life. Unfortunately, we may start noticing little changes as we get older. But thankfully there are plenty of ways to keep