Some days, work doesn’t feel overwhelming, just constant. The other day, I sat at my desk for a total of nine hours, my shoulders creeping toward my ears, my breath staying shallow, and my mind skipping steps. These five small tools have helped me shift out of that low-level static without interrupting my workflow.
Years ago, when I was studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I learned about arsenic in rice and thought I must have misheard. Arsenic? In rice? It sounded unbelievable. But it’s true. Rice naturally absorbs arsenic from the environment, and once I understood why, I started paying attention to where my rice comes from and how I cook it.
When the temperature drops, our digestion often slows down as well. The good news? This season offers plenty of simple ways to support it, starting right in your kitchen.
Gut care isn’t always a supplement protocol or a restrictive food plan. Sometimes, it begins with something as ordinary as what you reach for while stirring soup or steeping tea.
During my workout today, three quotes from Peloton instructors really stood out to me. Each one reflects the trainer’s personality and the mindset they bring to their classes.
What about you? Do you have a favorite quote that always seems to find you at the right time?
The truth is, when you’re tired, bloated, or overwhelmed, food can feel complicated. The fridge might be full, but nothing sounds good. That’s often when we reach for quick fixes or skip meals entirely, which only makes us feel worse.
Many people still think they have to choose between working with a health coach and their physician, as if it’s one or the other. But that’s not how it works at all. To me, that would be like sending a football coach onto the field without the rest of the coaching staff.
I am pretty strict with my clients when it comes to using electronics when they first get up and yet…
Hot flashes may be the most well-known symptom, but menopause is not defined by them alone.
In today’s fast-paced world, finding quick, delicious, healthy meals can be tricky. Sheet pan meals are the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and simplicity. They take minimal effort, yet they look and taste like you put in far more time than you did.
I’ll admit, grocery shopping used to stress me out. I often bought things I didn’t need and forgot the things I actually planned to cook. When I started bringing a list that aligned with my menu plan and adjusted it to the store layout, the whole experience became smoother. I moved through the aisles with less frustration, and my meals became easier to plan.
I’m still finding my way with this topic, but I’ve learned enough to know how much being glued to a screen affects me. Every time I schedule focus time into my calendar and turn off notifications, I’m amazed by how much I get done. I feel calmer, clearer, and more capable.
Bone broth has been around for generations for a reason. It’s a quiet source of support for the parts of you that don’t bounce back quite as quickly - your gut lining, connective tissue, and the structures that get depleted under stress.
You don’t need to overhaul your meals to fix that. Often, one small addition is enough to change how it lands and help your body feel fed instead of just filled.
The negative statements worked. They convinced me. So logically, why wouldn’t the positive ones eventually do the same?
We all know the advice: “Just take a deep breath.” - It sounds simple, right? Except when it’s not.
I can’t help but wonder how many people spend most of their days indoors, breathing filtered air, surrounded by screens and artificial light, not realizing how much it affects their mood, energy, and mental health.
At its core, organic farming avoids synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, GMOs, and the routine use of antibiotics or growth hormones in animals. Conventional farms often rely on these tools to maximize the yield, size, and appearance of crops and livestock.
When I started paying attention to the connection between gratitude and how I felt physically, the results were undeniable. Gratitude shifted not only my outlook but my body’s response to stress, sleep, and even energy levels.
Vegetables aren’t just “good for you”, they’re essential for steady energy, immune support, and gut health. The trick is finding ways to make them part of your everyday routine without overcomplicating things.
While no magic pill guarantees immunity, the foods you eat play a big role in keeping your body’s defenses strong. A well-rounded, nutrient-rich diet gives your immune system what it needs to function at its best.
I’ve had to make peace with the fact that my metabolism in my 50s doesn’t behave like it used to. Once I stopped chasing the old formulas such as eating less and pushing harder and started focusing on muscle, steady fuel, and real rest, everything shifted. I feel stronger, more balanced, and more in tune with my body than I did a decade ago
When your nervous system is under consistent pressure, your body begins relying more on cortisol, the primary stress hormone, as a stand-in for energy. It works, until it doesn’t.
For as long as I can remember, big crowds have made me feel disconnected, distracted, and strangely numb.
In 2004, I moved from Switzerland to the United States. Over time, I realized something strange. Switzerland no longer felt fully like home, but the U.S. didn’t either. No matter where I was, I often felt out of place
Keeping a “What I Know for Sure” list is a gentle way to hold myself accountable. I have learned that my energy, my food choices, and my daily rituals all affect how I show up.
For years, I packed based on what I felt like I might want to wear. That meant I usually ended up with too much, or worse, the wrong things
I signed up for the Ultimate Blog Challenge, which means I’ll be publishing a blog every single day in October. Yep, 31 blogs in 31 days. Why? Because I’ve decided that imperfect action is better than no action
You don’t need a grand adventure to feel that sense of connection. Nature’s healing presence doesn’t require a mountain or a lake view. Sometimes it’s just a few mindful minutes outside, wherever you are.