Cravings point to deeper needs and deficiencies in the body. They are our bodies way of signaling to us to get us to eat foods that will deliver the nutrients that they require. However, in this world where we eat large quantities of processed foods high in salt and sugar, we often default to processed salt and sugars in attempt to “address” the cravings… but they don’t address the underlying cause behind the craving.

The exposure to these chemicals, toxins, and heavy metals happens daily– through the food we eat, water and beverages we consume, products we use, the air we breathe, and the environment we live in… Cleansing and detoxing our bodies of these materials is vital to reverse and heal the symptoms, conditions, and illnesses that are rising exponentially.

On my health and wellness journey I realized that my body did not tolerate dairy, eggs, nor gluten. These trigger foods feed the pathogens responsible for so many of the illnesses, symptoms, and conditions we are experiencing today. They also are highly inflammatory. As I was transitioning I craved certain comfort foods and found amazing alternatives which I am so happy to share with you here!

The lymphatic system consists of nodes, ducts, vessels, and glands designed to support the body in cleansing and maintaining a balance of fluid. Part of the immune system, it facilitates the production of lymphocytes to defend the body against pathogens. A common misconception in the health and wellness space todays is that “the body cleanses itself…”

I can’t tell you the number of women I’ve talked to who experience painful periods and PMS. Some experience more intense and painful symptoms than others. Regardless, it is NOT normal and it does not have to be that way. The conversation around and experience of it has become normalized and that is not right.

While supplement quantity matters, quality matters even more. Especially given the colossal size of the ~$130-billioin supplement industry, which is not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consequently, the quality of the mineral, vitamin, or nutrient may be compromised and the supplements themselves may contain questionable ingredients that are actually health harming rather than health promoting.

The Morning Cleanse is an amazing way to begin your day! I have been following this morning cleanse routine for a few years now and feel so good. Rather than relying on caffeine and processed sugar to “energize” me in the morning, I now rely solely on nourishing and healing foods to fuel and energize my mind and body. The morning cleanse has elevated my energy levels, healed my adrenal fatigue, improved my digestion, and cleared my skin.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that the sun is harmful and we need to protect ourselves from its rays. However, in doing so we forget the healing power the sun has to support our health and help heal certain symptoms and conditions. The sun is not what is causing skin cancer, rather it is the toxic sunscreen ingredients that are at cause.

This powerful smoothie has become a nonnegotiable part of my morning routine. The mental health benefits and physical healing benefits I have noticed from it are what make it so powerful for me. It has helped me to heal various symptoms + supports my body in this world full of exposures, pathogens, and toxins.

Nadine Artemis, the author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums, highlighted the importance of recognizing our teeth as living structures. The health of our teeth and our mouth begins with the foods we eat. Eating whole plant-based foods supports strong healthy teeth. Processed foods = Processed Teeth.

Sleep is not a luxury. Sleep is not something that happens here and there. Sleep is a necessity. It is sacred and it must be made a priority. It is one of the most powerful ways we can support our health. The quality of our sleep impacts every aspect of our lives and has the power to transform our health and wellbeing or destroy it.

The outside is a reflection of the inside. The health of our skin, hair, and nails is a direct reflection of our overall health. So much of the beauty world is focused on topical creams, chemical peels, and ways to enhance skin, hair, and nails externally, missing the important link to the internal state of the body.

Supplements can be such a confusing topic as there’s scientific evidence both for and against supplementation. There’s compelling evidence that shows supplementation plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption, prevents chronic disease, and supports longevity. Likewise, there are studies that show no evidence in support of vitamin supplementation.

Women’s reproductive health is not widely discussed, and I believe that needs to change. We are living in a world that contains many environmental stressors and toxins that have huge unspoken impact on our health and wellbeing. Women’s bodies and systems are especially sensitive to the environmental stressors and toxins.

My relationship with food has been a rocky one. Early on I learned that food = comfort. I saw my parents emotionally eat and I simply mimicked their behavior. Instead of taking time to intentionally talk about our emotions and express our feelings we stuffed and numbed them with food.