Around a year postpartum, I crashed. And it was shocking because I thought I was doing everything right, yet felt more terrible than ever. I discovered, however, that I has been missing some really important puzzle pieces.
Here’s how I went from exhausted, anxious, and burnt out as a new mom to energized, vibrant, and resilient.
Read MoreWhen this client began working with me, she was dealing with unexplained eczema flares, crippling fatigue, and constipation.
After working with me and prioritizing functional lab testing to find the root drivers of her symptoms, her eczema is completely gone, her energy is through the roof, and she’s pooping regularly. Here’s her story.
Read MoreWhen this client began working with me, she was so exhausted she was needing coffee and sugar to get through her days and she felt constantly overwhelmed and overstimulated in motherhood.
Yet after her time working with me, she’s got tons of stable energy (no caffeine or sugar needed), and not only feels more patient as a mom but more calm and joyful overall. Here’s her story.
Read MoreWhen this client began working with me, she was 6-months postpartum and feeling really overwhelmed and out of control of her health. She was desperate for answers to her symptoms including increased irritability, fatigue, and feeling physically weak and depleted.
Within a few months of working with me, she’s feeling more in control of her mood, is energized without sugar and caffeine, and is well-equipped to tackle the demands of motherhood. She feels like she’s thriving as a new mom. Here’s her story.
Read MoreNourished Postpartum is my signature 3-month holistic nutritional therapy program helping moms of little ones properly honor, fuel, and care for themselves in their current season so they can restore their energy, improve their mental health, and feel like the best new version of themselves in motherhood.
Is it right for you?
Read MoreIf you’re a woman trying to optimize your metabolism, improve your hormonal health, and support your fertility- especially if you’re trying to conceive- progesterone should be on your radar.
Read on to discover how progesterone affects fertility, pregnancy, and overall health, and how you know if you’re producing enough.
Read MoreLike so many other weird postpartum changes, hair loss- or some would describe it more like shedding- can be really distressing! But it’s fairly normal (to an extent) and there’s actually lots you can do (before wasting your money on useless supplements and other products).
Learn more about the root causes of postpartum hair loss, ways to know if yours isn't normal, and nutrition as well as hair and scalp care tips to restore your luscious locks- all through a natural and holistic lens.
Read MoreThe HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a really simple but powerfully insightful tool I use to assess my clients’ mineral levels and overall balance, which tells us so much about what’s going on inside their bodies. From stress handling to metabolic function to adrenal and thyroid function and more, the HTMA is such an amazing test that uncovers many healing opportunities.
Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, the importance of mineral balance, and how a small sample of hair can tell so much about your health.
Read MoreI get questions like this one very often and believe it or not, was in a similar position myself at one point so I get it. You’re physically and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of being tired. You may feel burnt out, anxious, irritable. You may be struggling with brain fog, hair loss, irregular periods, and insomnia (even when your baby is sleeping well at night).
I’m here to tell you that your desire to feel better is 100% valid. You deserve to feel amazing- and you can (and will) get there. Here are 6 tools you can utilize to jumpstart your healing.
Read MoreAs a functional health practitioner who encounters the topic of weight and body image regularly as part of my job as well as a woman with my own personal roller coaster journey with the two, I have quite a lot to say and a lot of it that goes against the mainstream misguided suggestions and beliefs most women have been exposed to- and may not even realize they are perpetuating.
Let’s break the cycle and begin by diving into the top 6 things I wish all women knew about their bodies in regards to their weight and size:
Read MoreWeight loss may be a top priority for you… but does your body agree?
Time and time again, women come to me and state that one of their top goals is changing their body weight or size. And while it’s not my job to tell any woman what to do with her body or how to feel about it, it actually kind of is my job to help my clients reflect on, reframe, and often reprioritize their goals when it comes to true healing and achieving their best health.
Most of the time, weight loss is the furthest thing from their body’s goal and we need to make a shift. Could this be the same for you?
Read MoreThere is such a lack of nutrition information for the postpartum period, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. And whatever is available tends to be very vague- “Just eat a balanced diet,” focused on bouncing back- “Lose the baby weight fast by following this meal plan,” or is centered around what not to eat while breastfeeding.
So when it comes to proper nutrition to not only support milk production and make nutrient-rich milk, but also ensure your body is being properly nourished too, these are my top 7 tips!
Read MorePostpartum can be such a demanding, stressful, and depleted season. But the good news is that food can be used in a ton of different ways to provide support so new mamas can feel amazing and be resilient to the stress they face.
This article covers 5 of the most common postpartum areas women need support with, and how to use both food and herbs as medicine to help!
Read MoreI get asked the question a lot: “How long is best to space out pregnancies?”
For some, it’s an easy decision. But for many, it’s not so simple. Ideally, pregnancy spacing needs to take into account many factors- particularly mom and baby’s health. So that’s what this post explores- particularly through my unique lens of functional nutrition + women’s physiology + metabolic & mental health.
Read MoreYou may have heard that breastfeeding helps women lose the baby weight faster after giving birth. Maybe you’ve read it somewhere, maybe it was your friend or sister’s experience, or maybe you’ve seen it all over social media- moms “bouncing back” (insert eye roll) fast and crediting all the calories they’re burning from breastfeeding.
So, is this true?
Read MorePostpartum nutrient replenishment is a real need for all moms. Growing a human is a nutrient-demanding process, but the postpartum period has its own requirements, too. In utero, babies take nutrients from their mothers, often leaving them depleted. But then once they’re born, moms need a great deal of nourishment to heal, support breastfeeding, and rebalance and replenish in the face of stress and sleep deprivation.
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