Heliotrope Health

06/21/2023

Have you heard of the newest viral trend to hit the wellness community? Mouth taping is gaining popularity and here’s why. ⛰️
We often overlook the importance of breathing. This ancient practice is gaining popularity with benefits that may improve our physical and mental wellbeing. Benefits include:
⛰️ improved nasal breathing and oxygenation
⛰️ enhanced quality of sleep
⛰️ support for oral health
⛰️ enhanced focus and mindfulness
⛰️ promotion of optimal facial development

Thinking of trying mouth taping? Head to the blog to read more ⛰️

05/17/2023

Toxic overload is a topic that’s been at the forefront of my conversations with many clients recently. Our modern world thrives on convenience (and cheaply) in many forms, which often equates to our bodies being exposed to toxins at astonishing rates. Your food, water, skin care, clothing, cleaning supplies and even air all contribute to the load of toxins your body processes.

The good news is our bodies have the ability to detoxify to free vital cellular and organ activities so we can function efficiently. While detoxification is a complex process, ways we can aid in doing so are simple:
⛰️ Staying hydrated to support kidneys
⛰️ Practice deep breathing exercises and techniques to support respiratory system
⛰️ Sweat! Sweating is a vital tool for allowing our skin to eliminate toxins
⛰️ Movement and exercise to support our lymphatic systems (and yay, sweat!)
⛰️ Sleep, and having adequate sleep, which is when most of our detoxing occurs
⛰️ Proper digestion to eliminate waste and a nutrient dense diet ALWAYS

Let us know if you are wanting more information on how you can further help your body detoxify.

05/15/2023

$4.3 trillion. That’s the amount the U.S. spends on healthcare each year. That averages out to $12,900 PER PERSON each year. Which raises the question of how much money of that is spent on lifestyle illnesses and health afflictions we could avoid? While we know there is no one stop cure for any health crisis our country faces, much could be avoided if we knew how to functionally support our bodies and systems with whole, nutrient dense foods. Think of how much each person could save in healthcare costs.

I saw a quote recently that said “If you don’t make time for your wellness you will forced to make time for your illness.” Read that again.

Now is the time to heal, restart and support our bodies through nutrition and movement 🌲

05/15/2023

https://www.heliotrope-health.com/blog-1-1/try-these-five-medicinal-mushrooms-to-boost-immunity

Mushrooms are nature’s miniature pharmaceutical factories and have been used by our ancestors as medicine for thousands of years (1).   Medicinal mushrooms are a kingdom of fungi found in various parts of the world that have been used to support health through their immunomodulato

04/26/2023

I’ll admit the idea of Spring Cleaning gets me all giddy. I enjoy taking stock of my space and giving attention to areas that really need sprucing up. Everyone loves a clean home you can relax and settle into.

What if we apply that same concept of spring cleaning to our health and nutrition? What if we gave our food choices the same clean up we do with our homes?

To launch this plan into action, our next RESTART group begins May 17th. This 5 week group program is a deep dive into cleaning up our nutrition, how to support our digestion and detoxing the sugar cravings. Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis. Want to jump in? Send us a message 🌲

04/24/2023

We all love a fungi (fun-guy… insert dad joke of choice). Mushrooms are nature’s miniature pharmaceutical factories and have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Medicinal mushrooms found in various parts of the world have been used to support health through their immunomodulatory properties. They are thought to possess approximately 130 medicinal functions!

There are a variety of ways mushrooms can support immune health specifically. Not sure where to get started on your shroom journey? If you are looking to boost your immunity, keep an eye on the blog soon for five medicinal mushrooms to boost your health.

04/05/2023

Ready to take the plunge? Read about 5 reasons why cold showers are beneficial for your health over on the blog.

https://www.heliotrope-health.com/blog-1-1

04/02/2023

160 lbs - that is the average yearly consumption of sugar per person in America. And that’s an average (many Americans consume more). We are drastically affecting our health with heavily processed, carbohydrate heavy , sugar-laden diets. As Americans we are setting ourselves up for insulin resistance, lifestyle diseases and obesity. At alarming rates.

Learning how to balance your macronutrients, seek out hidden sugars and fine tune your nutrition is one of the many benefits of working with Heliotrope Health. We want that number of lbs to no longer weigh your nutrition down ⛰️

03/21/2023

Last week on my stories I shared how I reuse sauces and dressings and I am back with a recipe. If there’s one small change you can make today - ditch the store bought dressings! They’re laden full of hidden sugars and extra binding ingredients.

Here’s one of my favorite dressings I like to keep on hand in the fridge. It can be stored up to 1 week, and may solidify as it becomes cold - just run under warm water and mix again till creamy. It’s delicious on salads or a marinade for chicken.

Creamy apple cider vinegar:
1/4 cup nut or seed butter (I love sunflower seed butter here)
1 TB roasted sesame oil
1 TB avocado oil
3 TB raw apple cider vinegar
1 TB tamari
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp raw honey
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, or in a bowl and combine with a whisk till smooth and creamy.

Chocked full of healthy fats and probiotics - enjoy 🌲

03/21/2023

I haven’t taken a moment to welcome you, or introduce myself. I’m Leah and I’m the owner of Heliotrope Health. I’m a mom, a fur mom, a PNW girl and a food fanatic. I adore being outside in nature and hiking with my sweet BF. I also love being snuggled up under a blanket with a true crime doc on Netflix (fun fact, I was a criminal justice major 😆). I’m also a certified barre3 instructor and believe movement heals.

I earned my certification as a NTP with the goal of helping others find their healthiest selves through their relationships with the food they eat, all with the highest level of compassion. We are all learning, often slightly lost and many times feel defeated. And food can be our biggest tool to heal, restore and strengthen.

I hope to meet many through their own journeys and look forward to connecting with you all further. 🌲

02/24/2023

It’s the freakin weekend friends!

Here in the PNW the temps are frigid and snow is forecasted. This cozy season leaves me wanting to stay home and hunker down. Here’s my favorite warm golden milk tea recipe to keep you toasty, with the added bonus of anti-inflammatory and digestive-happy ingredients.

Golden milk tea:
2 cups coconut milk
1 Tsp fresh grated turmeric (if you cannot find fresh, powder is a great substitute)
1 Tsp fresh grated ginger
1 TB honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch sea salt
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium low. Stir to combine, allowing honey to melt.
- Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!

02/21/2023

Working one on one with clients to meet their individual needs is what drives me. No one body is alike- we all have our different demands, preferences and lifestyle. So it wouldn’t make sense to give someone a one-size-fits-all nutritional plan.

Maybe you have been concerned about symptoms you are working through or a recent diagnosis, and you do not know what steps to take to get yourself on the proper nutritional path. Then one-on-one sessions are meant for you.

Each month we meet, discuss plans, enact changes and come back to review your health and health goals. This is bio individual, personal and created with compassion.

Book a free 15 minute initial consultation to begin your journey🌲