The day can start out perfect but as it progresses you inevitably “mess up.” Messing up leads to a mental spiral and abandonment of your goal. Days like this repeat. Sound familiar? This makes it extremely difficult to stick to anything. All-or-nothing thinking, or “black and white” thinking, is a distorted pattern that involves extremes […]

We’ve heard people describe menopause as a second puberty, which was uncomfortable enough the first time around! Common symptoms of menopause, like increased appetite, mood changes, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, can lead to struggles with weight gain, more cravings, and emotional eating. It’s frustrating for women to be “doing all the right things,” but not […]

Did you know that your gut health affects your mood, focus, and overall wellbeing? Think about it – How many times have you heard someone say, “my stomach is turning” when they’re nervous, or “listen to your gut” when making an important decision? In a sense we have always known that our gut health plays […]

Summer is just beginning, though with the taste of hotter days we have had it feels like July already. Summer means time for vacations, whether that is across the ocean, across the country, or across the state. Wherever you are on your health journey, these situations can toss a wrench into your routine. Ideally, you […]

The Mediterranean Diet is worthy of being recognized and celebrated as it is one of the more well-researched and highly recommended eating patterns for its many benefits related to disease prevention and healthy aging. Some benefits include lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and events (mainly heart attacks and strokes), lowering the risk for cancer, […]

Probiotics? Prebiotics? Synbiotics? Postbiotics? These terms are everywhere & it feels like a different type of “biotic” is released every other day! It can be overwhelming seeing these different but similar terms frequently talked about online. In today’s post we will be discussing what each of these terms mean, and if all the hype that […]

Carbohydrates (or carbs) can sometimes have a bad reputation among people trying to lose weight or manage diabetes. Our body relies on carbs to function properly. They are the body’s preferred source of energy, plus they provide key nutrients, like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Without them, people can experience low energy, fatigue, and brain fogginess […]

Welcome back to another blog post in our gut health series! This one is going to a be bit science heavy, but bear with me, the knowledge you will gain and can apply to your own health is worth the read.  “Researchers have been able to see a connection between diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, […]

So, we have already discussed the relationship between nutrition & immunity in a previous blog post. We reviewed how healthy lifestyle habits can have a positive impact on immune health – but today we will go a step further. The healthiness of our gut is also involved in keeping a strong immune system. Having the […]

We have ALL been there…that uncomfortable, full feeling in your stomach that makes you want to put on your comfiest sweatpants and not leave the house. Sometimes the bloating resolves within a few days, but other times it seems to hang around ALL THE TIME. This, understandably, is exceedingly frustrating. So, why does this happen, […]