The things that affect our health the most are the simple, everyday things we do, and take for granted. Water and oxygen are necessary for life. How many people really stop and think about the quality of these two things on a regular basis? You go to the sink, or to the refrigerator and get water. Are you thinking about what's really in that glass or plastic bottle? What's in Our … [Read more...] about Water And Your Thyroid
Self Care
Hair Loss: What You Should Know
As a health coach who primarily works with women, hair loss tops the list of concerns that come up. Hair loss is something I’ve dealt with myself. It’s listed as a symptom of thyroid disease, but here’s my perspective on illness. Remember, I am not a medical doctor. My views developed from my own journey, as well as the wisdom of others. Disease is an overall imbalance. There’s levels or … [Read more...] about Hair Loss: What You Should Know
Fight or Flight: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Thyroid
“Your body is acting the way it is because it thinks you’re running from a saber tooth tiger. You’re in fight or flight. Your body is ready for an attack; not a baby.” My son was a year and a half old. I felt like something was terribly wrong. This isn’t an exaggeration, as I was fearing the worst. The fatigue, always feeling cold, brain fog, mood swings, sugar cravings, dependency on caffeine, … [Read more...] about Fight or Flight: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Thyroid
How to Have a VBAC
Here are the ten things I did that greatly influenced my ability to have a VBAC. *February 2019: I had my second VBAC. She came even easier. Check out more below! The Risks and Why Have a VBAC First, let’s clear up some things. Many women I talk to seem scared at the thought of having a VBAC because their doctor has told them that there is a risk of uterine rupture during birth. According to … [Read more...] about How to Have a VBAC
3 Things You Can Do to Heal
I wanted to write about these 3 things that bring healing because I did them myself. Rewind to November of 2014. It had been two weeks since starting a protocol of eating and taking supplements. This protocol was provided to me by my health coach. She wanted me to do things like incorporate sea vegetables into my diet, stay away from gluten, drink a large amount of filtered, spring water, and … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Can Do to Heal
How to Have Healthy Coffee
It surprises people that there are dangers in coffee. Let's talk about how to make healthy coffee. Since so many of us drink it, we need to optimize this beverage and not have it be a cause of distress in our bodies. According to Statistic Brain, 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee everyday, and we spend roughly $4 billion importing it into the U.S. each year. It's the beverage … [Read more...] about How to Have Healthy Coffee
