After two horrible pregnancies, I figured out the morning sickness remedies my body needed to go from puking 12 times a day to almost never. With my first pregnancy I was put on a nausea medication that basically made me sleep 3 months of my life away. When I wasn’t sleeping I was still puking. […]
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10 Healthy Halloween Candy Alternatives for Trick-or-Treating
Halloween has been so hard this year. I did the least amount I could with the kids Halloween costumes… then begrudgingly spent $30 on chocolate because if I was going to buy candy at least it was going to have some fat and protein in it. We’ve gone through a few different theories as we’ve tried […]
Leptin Resistance: Create a Weight Loss Lifestyle
What is leptin resistance? Have you ever had trouble sticking to a diet? Are you overweight? Do you crave sweets and junk food? These are all signs that you may be leptin resistant. Leptin is a hormone that your body produces that controls feelings of hunger and satiety. So the more leptin you have in your […]
How to Reduce Stress
A few months ago I landed in the office of the nearest naturopath. I was having some crazy hormonal anxiety… something I had never really experienced before. Along with several other symptoms of hormonal imbalance and serious fatigue. I left there awaiting results of blood work. Returning later to discover my body was really out […]
Supplements for Depression and Anxiety
Supplements for Depression and Anxiety Depression is a complicated disease. Supplements or Lifestyle changes can help with depression. Taking Supplements for depression and anxiety can help alleviate symptoms. Check out this post where I discuss lifestyle changes that can affect depression. In this post, we will be discussing some common supplements that can also be taken […]
How to Stick with Your Health Goals
How to Stick with Your Health Goals Goal setting has been part of my yearly routine since my youth. It was the family tradition to sit down on New Year’s Eve and discuss last year’s goals. It was a contest to see who achieved the highest percentage of their goals. We would write new goals […]