Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve It)
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Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a…
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Simple solutions to help you improve your family’s health through a combination of a real food diet, and optimizing factors like sleep, reducing stress and avoiding toxins.
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Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons
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Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl…
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Nutrition and Tips for Teen Athletes
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The teen years can feel like a whirlwind. Bodies are changing daily, hormones are in constant flux, and no snack in the pantry is safe. For teen athletes, that whirlwind…
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Lymphatic Support: Simple Ways to Help the Body’s Natural Cleaning Crew
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When I first started digging into the lymphatic system years ago, I was amazed that something so important wasn’t talked about more often. We hear plenty about gut health, hormones,…
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How to Naturally Address PANDAS Syndrome: What Every Parent Should Know
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Nope, we’re not talking about cookware and cute black and white bears. PANS and PANDAS syndrome has gotten more attention in recent years. For children with PANDAS parents say it’s…
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August Favorites: Wellness Tools and Habits I’m Loving
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I decided that I wanted to start a new monthly series with you all. These will share some of the highlights, discoveries, and small things I’ve been experimenting with lately.…
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Mouth Taping: The Simple Sleep Hack That Can Be Lifechanging
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Call me weird, but oral health has always fascinated me. And it’s more than just brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing. Mouth taping is a newer trend in…
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The Surprising Benefits of Baking Soda
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If you’re anything like me, you probably have a box of baking soda tucked away in your pantry. Maybe you use it for baking, cleaning, or deodorizing the fridge. I…
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The Amazing Health Benefits of Walking
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Walking is one of those things that most of us do every single day, but don’t think much about. It’s not just a way to get us from point A…
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Safety vs Stress Signals: A Nervous System Reset
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For the longest time, I believed health was about doing more. More supplements, more lab tests, more workouts, and more routines. I kept spreadsheets and detailed checklists of everything I…
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Why My Biological Age is 21 (Even Though I’m Actually 38)
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Ever wondered if you could turn back time? While we can’t literally stop the clock, there is a way that we can slow down aging. And the good news is…
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How to Balance Cortisol: What Actually Worked For Me
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Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone,” is one of the most powerful hormones in the body. While cortisol’s primary function is to help manage stress, it also plays…
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How I Got Rid of Hashimoto’s For Good
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I recently shared how I reversed my Hashimoto’s and naturally healed my thyroid, and many of you were curious how. In this post, I’m sharing a full thyroid update and…
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A2 Dairy: Why It’s Worth the Switch & How It’s Different
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Let’s talk about something I’ve been doing a deep dive on lately: A2 dairy. You may have heard it mentioned in passing, maybe during a conversation about food intolerance or…
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Cortisol Cocktail Recipe: My Version of This Viral Adrenal Cocktail Drink
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If you’ve spent any time scrolling through wellness blogs or social media lately, you’ve probably come across the viral “Cortisol Cocktail” recipe. Influencers and experts tout this drink as a…
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My Take on the Weighted Vest Trend & What I Do
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Over the last few years, one fitness trend has started to gain traction: walking with a weighted vest. It’s one of those simple, low-impact strategies that seems almost too good…
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How Protein and Micronutrients Can Transform Your Health
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After years of dieting and counting calories I learned a few lessons along the way. Once I shifted my mindset away from obsessing over calories, I finally saw major turnarounds.…
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The Counterintuitive Way I Lost Weight By Eating More
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If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight often brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It’s almost second nature, right? You eat less, you burn…
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How Circadian Alignment Can Transform Your Health
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Today I’m excited to dive into the topic of circadian alignment, including circadian fasting and using light, food, and sleep as major circadian signaling cues. I got the idea from…
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My 2025 Wellness Trend Predictions
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It seems like with each year and generation new trends come rolling around. Often they’re just a rehash of old trends (nothing new under the sun…). In today’s post, I’m…
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Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them
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I often discuss how salt is essential for health, from supporting electrolyte balance to regulating blood pressure. Dialing in my salt consumption has also been a game changer for my…
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Why Saliva is So Important
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I’m sure by now you’ve heard me talk about the importance of remineralizing teeth. But what you may not know is how important saliva is to this process. First though,…
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Are Oxalates A Problem or No Big Deal?
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There’s no shortage of nutritional advice out there, and many experts tell us entire food groups are bad. Vegans advise against animal products, while carnivore followers warn against grains and…
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The Dangers of Coconut Oil Pulling
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I’ve been oil pulling with coconut oil for years. I read about oil pulling benefits a long time ago and how it may reverse tooth decay and help remineralize and…