As we age, our bodies undergo significant changes and maintaining bone health becomes increasingly important. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are common conditions that reduce bone density and increase the risk of serious fractures and falls as you age. In fact, roughly one quarter of all women will eventually get osteoporosis and about half of all women […]
Are you in bed by 10 pm? If not, you’re probably not in your natural circadian rhythm and most likely not getting the quality and quantity of sleep you need. Getting to bed early helps your set your circadian rhythm which is very important for a good night’s sleep, which provides so many great health benefits. […]
Today, we’re diving into something super important and yet simple when you break it down: our circadian rhythm, how our daily habits fit into it, and how we can use the 80/20 rule to simplify our health journey. So, let’s start with this: circadian rhythms are basically your body’s internal clock. It tells you when […]
Why do people cold plunge, cryo and take cold showers? Good question, it’s not to show how badass we are (well maybe for some of us). There are real health benefits to using cold therapy. Research has shown that cold therapy or cryotherapy as some call it, has many potential benefits, Here are 7 reasons […]
Spring finally feels like it’s here (at least where I live). What better way to start spring off than with a spring cleanse! Cleansing doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself or eat strange things, it’s a process of removing things first from your diet that don’t serve you, or that you are using excessively […]
I recently came across a natural quinine recipe that I want to share. This recipe is easy to make and has so many health benefits. I made a batch and take a shot 1-2 times per week. If you start to feel like a cold or flu coming on, take a shot every day. The […]
How Eating an Earlier, Lighter Dinner Can Increase Productivity and Focus
Pregnancy can seem ominous—especially during the first trimester when everything is changing so fast. Nourishing your body, staying grounded and supported should be high priorities during this time. Thankfully, Ayurveda can help. I remember when I was pregnant with my first child, my body changed so fast I couldn’t believe it! I just felt bloated […]
Today, as I re-read Habit 6 of the Ten Habits, Self-Massage, I realize how much I have come to love my dry brushing and self-massage, and how it has become part of my everyday practice. When I dry brush, my body tingles and feels vibrant and alive. The dead cells are sloughed off to make […]
In a world where Western medicine and Eastern medicine (i.e., holistic healing practices like Ayurveda) collide, it has become an absolute truth that forming healthy habits is the key to living a vibrant and connected life. In almost 30 years as a registered diagnostic sonographer—and more recently as a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach […]