Diet culture holds “cheat days” in high esteem, but should you actually have a cheat day? Keep reading to learn what I think about this common dietary practice. Ah, the “cheat day”. Your day to load up on all the pleasurable foods you’ve been avoiding during the rest of the week. Proponents of the cheat day say these days give...

“Do I have to gain weight or body fat to get pregnant?” I get asked this question frequently, and the answer is more complicated than you may think. If you’re asking this question, read on to learn if your optimal fertility depends on weight gain. One of the most common causes of infertility I see in my clients is a...

Can your diet help heal skin conditions like eczema? Keep reading to learn how! Skin conditions like eczema can make it tough to show up as your best, most vibrant self. With its painful and itchy red patches, eczema can be uncomfortable both physically and emotionally. Finding relief can seem impossible. Especially when conventional doctors only want to prescribe prescription...

Did you know that hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause digestive issues, especially around your period or even when you ovulate? Before menopause, women’s hormones are in a constant state of fluctuation. This is a very necessary process in order to prepare our bodies to potentially carry a child every month. But these hormonal fluctuations can also bring...

Did you know that changing your identity could be the missing piece to reaching your goals this year? Change is hard. And sticking to goals is often a big source of frustration for a lot of people. This can make the New Year a time that makes us feel like we’re not good enough. Especially if you’ve been one to...

It IS possible to enjoy the holidays without stressing over your food and fitness. Here’s how! The holidays are a time for enjoying the company of family and friends and getting away from our normal routine. For some women, however, this shift outside the norm can bring on a lot of stress and anxiety. Maybe you’re worried about having to...

When you learn to stop focusing on the number on the scale you can you’ll find that health is about so much more than your weight. Today, the scale – and whatever number shows up when we step on it – has become the primary measurement of health. Not to mention our self-worth. But in reality, this is complete BS. It is possible to...

Worried that heavy weight lifting will make you bulky or cause you to get injured? Think again! Lifting heavy doesn’t have to be reserved just for men or serious CrossFit athletes. And don’t worry, lifting heavy won’t make you “bulky” or cause you to “lose your curves” as your great aunt Nancy might have you believe. Strength training, especially using...

Endometriosis has long been treated as simply a hormonal imbalance. But recent research suggests that your gut health, immune system function, and hormone balance all play a role in the development and progression of endometriosis. This new, expanded understanding of this widely misunderstood and under-researched condition can help practitioners provide alternative treatment options for countless women. By viewing endometriosis as...

Liver is the food that we love to talk about but hate to eat. The nutrition found in just a small serving of liver cannot be matched by any other food on the planet! The only downside to liver is that the taste is difficult to stomach, to say the least. And like most people, I wish I could say...