Nov 27, 2024 | Mental Health, OCD help
For me, reaching recovery was so much more than just completing a couple years of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. It was also the 100 other little things, like creating a calm home by slowing down, getting into nature more, healing my gut etc. This...
Nov 20, 2024 | Depression + Anxiety, Lifestyle, Mental Health, OCD help
“I don’t know if this is really nutrition related…” so many of my clients have said to me. This usually comes up when they refer to their draining job, the relatives visiting for the holidays, or how they haven’t washed their bed sheets in 6...
Nov 12, 2024 | Holistic Nutrition, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition fundamentals, Stress
Even as a trained nutritional therapist, this aspect for me is the hardest to change. The cycle of stress and eating sugar is a common pattern where stress triggers cravings for sugary foods. While consuming sugar can temporarily alleviate stress, it ultimately...
Nov 6, 2024 | Holistic Nutrition, Sleep, Stress
Sleep enriches the brain’s ability to make decisions to problem solve, and recalibrates our emotions and metabolism. Poor sleep proceeds many health consequences. Unfortunately poor sleep and chronic stress not only go hand in hand, they also work in a cycle worsening...
Nov 1, 2024 | Digestion, Holistic Nutrition, Nutrition fundamentals, Nutritional Therapy, Stress
There are two things you can count on that come with the holidays: Lots of stress, and lots of food. I’ve compiled a short and sweet list into four simple steps to stop that painful bloating this season. We want you to be able to enjoy the holiday to the fullest...
Oct 24, 2024 | Depression + Anxiety, Holistic Nutrition, Mental Health, Nutrition fundamentals, Sleep, Stress
Decaf coffee can help you to enjoy the complex flavors of coffee without the stimulating effects of caffeine. Some individuals (like myself) are extra sensitive to the effects of caffeine and choosing decaf can be a great alternative. But there are a handful of myths...
