Optimizing Liver Detoxification for Better Skin and Hormones (and Digestion, and Mood, and Energy, and…)

March 9, 2019.Reading time 21 minutes.

Optimizing Liver Detoxification for Better Skin and Hormones (and Digestion, and Mood, and Energy, and…) Today we’re going to talk about detoxification and your liver, and the steps to optimizing liver detoxification for healthier skin and more balanced hormones. Now maybe you’re already thinking, YAWN. But I promise you, this is exciting and useful stuff! […]

Supporting a Healthy Sex Drive with Holistic Nutrition – 11 Ways to Nourish Your Libido

February 12, 2019.Reading time 20 minutes.

Let’s talk about ways you can use the principles of holistic nutrition to boost your sex drive. Good sex has numerous health benefits: it is immune-boosting, anti-aging, hormone-balancing, stress-reducing, and possibly even menstrual-cycle regulating (for those still menstruating). Sex supports relaxation and detoxification, and promotes general feelings of vitality and wellness (what I’m all about!). […]

The Psoas: Connecting Tight Hip Flexors, Sitting All Day, and Menstrual Cramps

April 15, 2018.Reading time 18 minutes.

The Psoas: Connecting Tight Hip Flexors, Sitting All Day, and Menstrual Cramps Why Sitting Impacts your Psoas and your PMS I first had an ah-ha moment a few months ago, when it occurred to me that sitting all day in my chair at work might be having an impact on my menstrual cramps, and more […]

Acne? Hormone Imbalances? Blood Sugar Problems? TRY 6 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR LIVER

February 28, 2018.Reading time 17 minutes.

Fresh organic broccoli - 6 Ways to Love Your Liver

Your liver is a very busy and very crucial organ. I think it is one of the superstars of the body and yet, I wonder, how many of us could name even two functions of the liver? And if two seems like a lot, consider that your liver has more than 400 metabolic functions. That’s […]

Libido-Boosting Dark Chocolate Maca Truffles – paleo, vegan, gf

February 11, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

dark chocolate maca truffles - paleo, libido-boosting, gluten free, vegan

Let’s Talk A Moment About Your Libido Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday about love and romance (and cards and candies), but it can also serve as an opportunity to check in with ourselves about our sexual health. And when I say sexual health, I mean all of the factors and concerns that contribute to […]

PMS, Fibroids, Weight Gain, Uterine Cysts – Why you need to know about ESTROGEN DOMINANCE & 6 Changes that can Help Restore Hormonal Balance

February 3, 2018.Reading time 12 minutes.

Symbol of scales is made of stones on the boulder

If you’re struggling with PMS, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breasts, or weight management issues, and if you have done any googling to find answers or gone to visit your naturopath, chances are you’ve come across the term ‘estrogen dominance.’ In the natural health world, estrogen dominance is thought to be the condition underlying most […]

Vegan Chocolate Maca Macaroons (gluten-free)

May 23, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometimes I write posts about a recipe before I’ve actually tested the recipe. It’s true. I admit it. It’s risky, because sometimes it means I’ll test something, realize it’s not nearly as good as I’d hoped, and then remember I have an entire post already written that waxes eloquent about how delicious it is. On the other […]

Reducing Inflammation – Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

May 19, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve been doing a lot of reading about inflammation lately. Inflammation has been suggested as the underlying factor for most diseases and health concerns. (Chronic) inflammation has been linked to any number of ailments, including arthritis, gastritis, skin disorders (like acne, eczema, and psoriasis) and dermatitis, heart disease, cancer, obesity, Alzheimers, infections, allergic conditions, bowel and […]

6 Healing and Health-Promoting Herbal Teas

February 22, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

for·ti·fy 1. strengthen defensively so as to protect against attack 2. strengthen or invigorate mentally or physically 3. synonyms include rejuvenate, strengthen, energize, restore, revive, refresh, invigorate, vitalize This naturally caffeine-free tea (or teas, if you take them all individually) uses organic herbs to support digestion, provide key minerals, add antioxidants, balance hormones, support clear, glowing […]