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As moms, we set the tone in our house for our family, and that includes teaching our kids the importance of eating real foods. We want to create lifelong health habits for our kids and prevent things like heart disease, obesity, unhealthy cholesterol, and blood sugar problems. Making a list of whole foods to keep […]

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 […]

It seems like with each year and generation new trends come rolling around. Often they’re just a rehash of old trends (nothing new under the sun…). In today’s post, I’m covering which health trends I’m predicting for 2025, if they’re worth following, and how you might want to adopt some. Many of these are really […]

I often discuss how salt is essential for health, from supporting electrolyte balance to regulating blood pressure. Dialing in my salt consumption has also been a game changer for my sleep and energy. Many salts are hiding a dirty secret though: microplastic pollution! Salt got an unfairly bad rap and many of us are walking […]

We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably don’t have to tell you […]

I’m sure by now you’ve heard me talk about the importance of remineralizing teeth. But what you may not know is how important saliva is to this process. First though, what really is saliva and what does it do? The smell of your favorite food, accidentally biting your tongue, and eating are a few things […]