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10/10/2025

Adaptogens have been used in medicine for thousands of years. 🌿 Typically, they help the body manage & heal from stress.
Chronic stress puts strain on your adrenal glands, which has a downstream effect on the rest of your body!
Adaptogens can help the body mitigate stress levels within the body.
Ginseng is one common powerful adaptogen.
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) is thought to be the most potent ginseng. The two compounds in ginseng that are thought to provide most of its health benefits are: ginsenosides and gintonin.
Benefits of ginseng include:
✅Supports brain function
The effect of ginseng on brain function has been studied extensively. Several studies have indicated ginseng can support and help improve mental function, focus, memory, and mood. PMID: 23560064
✅Reduces inflammation
Ginseng has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. PMID: 24814037
✅Reduces insulin resistance
Ginseng has been found to improve functioning of pancreatic cells and support cell update of blood sugar. PMID: 18955300
✅Supports the immune system
Several studies have found that those taking daily ginseng had improvements in immune system markers on lab tests. DOI:10.5142/JGR.2004.28.2.104
✅Increases energy levels
One of the most famous benefits of ginseng is its ability to increase energy levels. Studies have found that ginseng increased energy levels in those with and cancer survivors. PMID: 23613825.
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10/10/2025

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10/09/2025

Did you know that there is a correlation between estrogen dominance & high functioning anxiety?
✔️You’re known for juggling a million tasks and powering through each day.
✔️You’re often complimented by how much you achieve, especially under pressure.
✔️You normalize racing thoughts and restlessness because they are “necessary” on the road to achieving big things.
✔️You push harder and harder so that you don’t fail and can please the people around you.
Sound familiar? If so, it’s likely you have high-functioning anxiety.
While you may be positively reinforced by those around you for your productivity, that chronic “on edge” feeling is adversely impacting your health.
Anxiety causes your body to become flooded with hormones and cytokines associated with stress that over time can negatively impact the immune system, brain & gut function, and energy levels.
One of many things that can increase anxiety levels is estrogen dominance.
Symptoms of estrogen dominance include, but are not limited to:
🚩 anxiety
🚩 low s*x drive
🚩 breast soreness
🚩 painful periods
🚩 bloating
🚩 hair loss
🚩 carrying excess weight around the midsection
High estrogen/low progesterone contribute to anxiety in the following ways:
↪️Too much estrogen can produce that “on edge” feeling. Metabolites of progesterone are anti-anxiety.
↪️Cortisol-binding (stress) hormone production increases as our estrogen levels rise, leading us less able to cope with stress.
↪️High estrogen levels over time can contribute to hypothyroidism, which decreases the release of GABA, a neurotransmitter with a calming effect.
↪️Excess estrogen can affect DNA expression by slowing the COMT gene, which is responsible for metabolizing dopamine—a “feel-good” neurotransmitter.
When it comes to addressing anxiety, finding the root cause is essential.
In my practice, we address anxiety by focusing on healing the body from the INSIDE > OUT by addressing gut imbalances, balancing hormones, and optimizing your lifestyle.
Do you relate?

10/09/2025

Which probiotics work for kids?

10/09/2025

🌈 The Future of Food Coloring is Getting More Natural

For decades, artificial colors have been in everything from sports drinks to kids’ snacks. But now, the FDA is approving new natural colors — and they’re fascinating:

🔹 Butterfly Pea Flower Extract – vibrant blues, purples, and greens from dried petals.
⚪ Calcium Phosphate – a clean white hue, straight from minerals.
🔵 Galdieria Extract Blue – a bright, stable blue from red algae.
💙 Gardenia (Genipin) Blue – another blue, sourced from the fruit of the gardenia plant.

Why does this matter? Because consumers are demanding fewer artificial additives — and food science is finally catching up. Natural colors aren’t just prettier on labels, they’re part of the shift toward functional, plant-based, and cleaner choices.

👉 As someone who works in integrative and functional medicine, I see this as part of a bigger trend: nature has always given us tools for health — now it’s making its way into the food industry.

Do you think natural colors are just “aesthetic,” or will they shape the way we view food and health in the long run?

10/08/2025

Probiotics and IBD. What do you take?

10/07/2025

Are your beloved tortilla chips or popcorn causing your bloating? 👀
Corn is actually in one of the top 10 food sensitivities.
Whenever I have a client go on an elimination diet, corn is one of the foods that is removed and then tested to see if it’s causing inflammation within the body.
You would be surprised to see how many people end up with this food sensitivity!
Common symptoms of a sensitivity to corn include:
📌Headaches / migraines
📌Joint pain
📌Bloating
📌Other GI distress
📌Fatigue
📌Nausea
📌+ more

…Like many food sensitivities, the tricky part is that these symptoms could be delayed by hours…or even days after you consume corn so it can be tricky to identify.
One theory to why corn is a top food sensitivity among many is due to GMO corn and the heavy use of pesticides.
If you have a corn sensitivity or suspect one, corn, like gluten, is challenging to eliminate completely as there are so many derivatives to corn (like xanthan gum!)
A great list I found with many corn derivatives can be found here:
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/nutrition/corn-free.aspx
Do you suspect a corn sensitivity?

10/06/2025

Consuming a wide variety of plants is essential to creating a healthy microbiome and an overall healthy life.
One of the largest and longest studies, done out of Harvard, analyzing the impact of various foods on overall health found that:
🔎Those who consumed more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, had a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
🔎Participants who averaged 8+ servings a day had a 30% chance less risk of heart attack or stroke.
🔎The fruits & vegetables that appeared to have the biggest impact on health were: dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and citrus fruits.
Don’t have the habit of eating fruits or veggies?
Here are some tips on how to add more of them to your life!

📌 Add a handful of chopped veggies to your morning scramble. Can be whatever you have in the fridge
📌 Drink a cup of hot water and lemon to start your day
📌 Swap out your pasta for spiralized zucchini or spaghetti squash
📌 Add pureed veggies to any sauce that you make.
📌 Add a handful of greens to your morning smoothie or protein shake
📌 Add in extra chopped veggies to any casserole or baked dish.
📌 Create a quick side to any meal by pan roasting veggies.
📌 Try one new vegetable every week to expand your palette.
📌 Add herbs to give your plate a dash of color.
📌 Drink a veggie juice. Can make your own or buy.
📌 Soup / stew - add in a cup of leafy greens at the end.
📌 Snack on veggies with your favorite dip. (Grab a bag of pre-cut & washed carrots, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, celery, etc)
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Let’s support each other! What are some ways that you add in veggies to your life?

10/03/2025

Work. School. Kids. Family. Spouse. Home. Pets. Friends.
>>> That’s a lot of energy you’ve been giving out to everyone else. Where do you fit in?
If you’re constantly giving to others without refueling your own tank, sooner or later you’ll find yourself running on empty.
I know for me when I prioritize myself I feel so much better and recharged afterwards. Don’t you?
I feel like really taking care of myself and having such an intimate connection with my own needs, allows me more energy to give out to others, too. How intimately do you know yourself?
🆘 Can you recognise when you are burning out, before you hit rock bottom?
🆘 Do you feel the signs of stress creeping up on you before you explode?
🆘 Can you hear your body letting you know that it needs some TLC?
Me time… taking time for myself to keep me healthy and happy.
I need - you need - we all need to -
👍Eat food that makes us salivate at the smell while nourishes our body
👍Hydrate ourselves with pure fresh water
👍Sleep well and for long enough
👍Be present in the now - truly experience life
When we show up for our family will a full tank, we can truly give to them. We can’t give, if we’re running on empty.
This just leads to:
❌zero patience
❌everyone always getting on your nerves
❌no energy for quality time
Prioritizing yourself is not selfish…it’s self less. Because by doing so, you’re making sure that you can actually give to your family.
What do you think about this?
- Have you been running on empty for a long time? If so, it’s time to get outside support. Send me a DM if you’re curious to know how I could support you.

10/02/2025

The top foods that are hurting your hormones!
Just as food can support healthy hormones, food can also hurt it as well!
❌ Sugar
Perhaps the number one culprit to avoid! Excess sugar consumption can lead to a decrease in insulin sensitivity which can then have a downstream effect on all the other hormones.
❌ Processed foods
You might already be aware that processed foods aren't the best for your health. But did you know that processed foods increase overall inflammation in the body which can lead to hormonal imbalances and unwanted symptoms like unintentional weight gain.
❌ Dairy
Even if you're not sensitive to lactose, dairy can impact your body’s own estrogen progesterone if the dairy contains artificial growth hormones and/or antibiotics.
❌ Tap water
While not exactly a food, I couldn't NOT mention how important clean water is to your hormones. Most tap water (yes, even "clean" tap water found in the US and Canada) can have many toxic chemicals in it which are major endocrine disruptoers.
❌ Seed oils
Seeds oils are full of polyunsaturated fats (PUFA’s) which can be highly inflammatory within the body, which can then impact overall hormone health.
So what should you focus on eating instead?
Organic, minimally processed:
✅Produce
✅Protein
✅Healthy fats
✅Low-glycemic carbohydrates
Did any of these foods surprise you?

10/02/2025

Did you know that research has found that there are various nutrient deficiencies linked to PMS symptoms?
These include:
🔗 Essential fatty acids
Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3s, gamma-linoleic acid, and alpha-linoleic acid have various anti-inflammatory properties which can support PMS symptoms.
Food sources of fatty acids include:
▶︎ Organ meats
▶︎ Spirulina
▶︎ Flaxseeds
▶︎ Fatty fish
▶︎ Pumpkin seeds
🔗Magnesium
Magnesium supports the production of various hormones. One study found a correlation between low levels of magnesium during the luteal phase and an increase in PMS symptoms.
Food sources of magnesium include:
▶︎ Almonds
▶︎Dark leafy greens
▶︎Avocados
▶︎Pumpkin seeds
▶︎Dark chocolate
▶︎Beans / legumes
🔗Zinc
Adequate levels of zinc support hormone production and can reduce overall inflammation within the body.
Food sources of zinc include:
▶︎Seafood
▶︎Oysters
▶︎Meat/poultry
🔗Vitamin B6
Low neurotransmitter levels are associated with PMS, and especially those with PMDD. B6 is a precursor to the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.
Food sources of vitamin B6 include:
▶︎ Red meat
▶︎ Poultry
▶︎ Eggs
▶︎ Nuts & seeds, and leafy greens
🔗Selenium
Selenium helps support the production of the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone.
Food sources of selenium include:
▶︎ Seafood
▶︎ Organ meats
▶︎ Brazil nuts
▶︎ Eggs
🔗 Calcium
Those with PMS are often found to have lower levels of calcium.
Food sources of calcium include:
▶︎ Winter squash
▶︎ Sardines
▶︎ Almonds
▶︎ Leafy greens
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