In February of 2015, I was told by a hormone specialist that my fertility was fried. She made a very romantic case, and provided me with nothing but grave explanations. "You're in perimenopause, and this is not good. I'm really sorry, but it's not likely you'd be able to have another child without some type of intervention." She then went on to explain how she had her son, and always wanted … [Read more...] about 3 Things I Did to Increase My Fertility
Gut Health
Simple Immune Support
Here’s my tips to get over a bug quickly, as well as support everyone’s immune systems through the sick season. I recently had a cold, and kicked the bulk of it within 4 days. Not bad! Sovereign Silver Sovereign Silver is a premium silver supplement for immune support. Silver is found naturally in mushrooms, whole grains, mammalian milk, and water. It's been used for medicinal purposes for over … [Read more...] about Simple Immune Support
4 Ways to Have Beautiful Skin
I've been seeing something a lot on social media and TV: it’s becoming more popular for women my age and younger (much younger!) to get cosmetic procedures and other skin procedures done to themselves. I’m not cutting on anyone personally who does it. That's not what this is. It’s just that as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and as someone who advocates for genuine self-care and wellness, I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Have Beautiful Skin
The Mind-Gut Connection
Bacteria and the Brain The bacteria that lives in our gut influences our behavior and moods. Living organisms in our gut, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even yeast can communicate with the brain along the vagus nerve. Experts point out that most (80-90%) brain chemicals are made by the microbiome, or home of bacteria, in your belly. This is something important for all of us to pay … [Read more...] about The Mind-Gut Connection