I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
Have you experienced any of these symptoms? *Unexplained weight gain or loss *Fatigue *Joint Pain *Hair Loss *Cold Intolerance *Digestive issues *Dry Skin *Brain Fog or Mood Issues *Heart rate irregularity *Infertility If you answered yes, those symptoms could be due to poor thyroid functioning. What is your thyroid and why is it so significant? …
I thought nuts, seeds, and legumes were healthy! Aren’t they? Well, yes and no. In general, they are healthy. Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and carbs; legumes provide protein and carbs. Plus, both have many vitamins, minerals, and fiber for our bodies and minds. But …. Have you ever eaten any of the …
Do you have heartburn, bloating, gas, burping, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation? Those are digestive symptoms that may stem from autoimmune or chronic health diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ Disease, arthritis, MS, Crohn’s, IBS, or even diabetes (both type 1 and type 2). Or maybe you have some of those but don’t have a formal diagnosis. You …
What are chia seeds? Aren’t they those funny looking fake pets sold years ago? : ) ✅Chia Seeds are tiny black seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, a relative to mint. The Aztecs and Mayans used them for strength and energy. Only recently has modern society considered this whole grain a superfood. 👍🏾 Some researchers …
Are you familiar with the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list of foods? Or does that sound foreign? These are lists of foods the Environmental Working Group annually distributes advising consumers which foods have the most pesticides on them and which have the lowest amount. The Dirty Dozen are composed of twelve fruits and vegetables …
Most of us don’t know our blood sugar levels. We often don’t think it’s a problem until we get a lab result from the doctor that indicates we’re pre-diabetic or diabetic. If you look at your A1C test, it’s a blood test providing information about the average of your blood sugar levels for the past …
Did you know that vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies people have? Deficiencies may cause fatigue, pain, brain fog, bone loss, poor sleep, and mood swings. Approximately 3 out of 4 people in the United States have low levels of vitamin D.And if you have an autoimmune or chronic health issue, it’s …
Do you love apple pie or apple cobbler? Need a gluten-free and dairy-free dessert for Thanksgiving? This is an easy and scrumptious gluten-free and dairy-free apple crumble that even my family and friends who are not eating gluten-free enjoy! Ingredients: 5 apples (use a combination of red and green), peel and slice thinly 2 – …
Are you tired? Don’t have energy to get through the day? Sometimes fatigue is caused by stress or more complex medical conditions so please see your medical practitioner for an evaluation and testing. (Sometimes a thyroid issue like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s or hyperthyroidism can cause fatigue. Get my free Hashimoto’s symptoms and action steps guide here.) …
Are you tired of eating the same things every week? Would you like to begin eating a variety of foods but aren’t sure how to do it? Here are some simple baby steps to increase the variety of what you eat each week which will also increase the nutritional value of your diet overall. Eat …