If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you know how hard it is to find healthy foods on a budget. Food prices are sky high and the biggest sales are on unhealthy, processed foods. It is frustrating for those who wish to prioritize their health but are unable to afford all the foods they need to eat well.

It’s no secret that chemicals found in everyday products and materials we have in our home can have negative health impacts. The Environmental Protection Agency has been ringing this bell for a while now. The good news is that while YES pollution inside our home is common, we can decrease our exposure through a variety of measures.

What exactly does it mean to reduce your toxic load? Your toxic load is the total amount of synthetic stressors your body is exposed to. When we have an increase in our toxic load, it can manifest in many different ways physically.

Let's talk about healing your metabolism at different stages of your life. It is NOT a one size fits all approach when it comes to metabolism. And ask any woman going through peri-menopause if their body is functioning the same as it did 10 years earlier and you'll get a good laugh. Ask any woman going through menopause if it's the same as peri-menopause and you'll get the same response. The truth is different ages and stages of life will impact our healing differently.

Sleep for many women can feel elusive. Women need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night to not only be rested but optimize metabolism and hormones. Yet if you are struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep, this can be hard to achieve. Let’s dive into the effects of Melatonin and I’ll offer up some simple ways to start improving your sleep.

Many women are attracted to "pro metabolic eating" because it's marketed as a way to lose weight. Truthfully, for decades, we've been taught to associate a good metabolism with being a fast one that help us be skinny. But what if that isn't the entire truth?

One of the more common challenges I hear from women who are struggling with their metabolism is their lack of sleep. Either they have trouble falling asleep, they wake up frequently, and/or they have trouble falling back asleep (the dreaded wake up between 2 and 4AM). This leaves women exhausted, weary, and stressing over sleep, which only leads to more issues. Your liver is often connected to these challenges but there are ways you can naturally support your liver!

If you are working to heal your metabolism, one of the most important pieces is keeping your body warm. This can feel difficult in winter months! My hometown averages -12C in February and we get a lot of snow. I have to actively work to keep my body warmer in winter months, even with a metabolism that is regulated. Let’s break down why this is important.

Are you approaching or into perimenopause and noting that your body isn’t responding to your regular exercise? Perhaps you hit a plateau in your physical goals or you’re holding onto extra weight around the middle. Whatever your frustration, it’s important to recognize that what may have worked in your 20s is not doing you any favours as your hormones shift.

The consumption of raw milk has grown in popularity over the last few years. However, there are still many misnomers people have about this food. When I talk to people about drinking raw milk, I usually get incredulous looks.

For years, I supplemented in the winter with Vitamin D. Even at the height of Covid, I loaded up myself and my family on Vitamin D. It has an important role in your immune system. It boosts the immune cells to fight infection.

'Why is it so important to focus on protein?' This is one of the most common challenges for most women I work with. The concept seems fine but putting it into action is where women get stumped.