Infertility is an all-too-common problem among couples looking to conceive. According to Resolve, the National Infertility Association, approximately 1 in 8 couples struggle to get and stay pregnant. Couples in this scenario often resort to spending tens of thousands of dollars on expensive fertility medicine and treatment that yields no tangible results. Here are 5 […]

What Is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms can be brought on by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. Although there is no known cure […]

In the spirit of the New Year, I thought a blog on Chinese astrology would be fun! This Thursday, the 19th of February, marks the start of the Chinese New Year.  In China, the New Year celebration is 7 days long and is considered the most important time of the year.  These celebrations started about […]

Did you that today is the Great American Smoke Out?  It’s the third Thursday in November every year!  It’s a day where we offer lots of extra support to those out there who are ready to improve their health by deciding to quit smoking.  We all know that smoking poses huge health risks, so I […]

I think each of us has been guilty of making excuses at some point in our life.  Maybe you only make excuses few and far between, but maybe it’s more often- even daily! I’m certainly no exception.  For me the excuse lately has been whatever I can think of to avoid going to the gym.  […]

    I have recently been working with my colleague, Dr. Morgan, on nutritional testing, and low and behold- I have come to find out I have too much bad bacteria in my gut!  Aaahh!!  She said this is in part due to some minor adrenal fatigue (who knew starting my own business would be so […]

We often talk about doing a thorough cleaning of our house when Spring rolls around.  It just feels so good to clear out any clutter and cobwebs so that you can have a fresh start.  You enjoy the time spent inside your house more since there is nothing around to bug you.  You feel more […]

Lake Superior Ice Caves 2014 I know I have caught myself saying on more than one occasion that I am ready for spring and summer.  Yet, I’m sure that once they are here I will be whining about something associated with those seasons…’it’s raining too much’….’it’s too hot and humid’….and so on.  We all know […]

Brrr!  This sure has been a cold winter so far this year.  I know when I want to warm up, I like to grab a cozy blanket, a good book, and a nice hot cup of tea.  Unless you are already a big tea drinker and have favorite types, it can be a bit overwhelming […]

Looking for healthier options for Thanksgiving dinner this year??I found a great article by the “Detoxinista” listing paleo- friendly versions of many of our holiday favorites including:– Clean Green Bean Casserole– Grain-Free Stuffing– Mashed Cauliflower “Potatoes”– Spicy Cranberry Sauce– Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts– Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes– No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars– Grain-Free Pumpkin Bars– No-Bake […]