We love Dr. Mindy Pelz around here. She has taught us so much about women’s hormone health and the role that intermittent fasting and food plays into it. Her latest book, Eat Like a Girl is another empowering and insightful guide for women looking to improve their health, balance hormones, and build a better relationship […]
Catnip is more than just a playful treat for cats—it’s a versatile herb with soothing benefits for the human body and mind. Whether you’re looking to relax after a long day or ease digestive discomfort, this ancient remedy may be worth exploring! While catnip (Nepeta cataria) is often associated with its amusing effects on cats, […]
Cayenne pepper isn’t just for adding heat to your food. It’s actually good for your heart! Especially during springtime, which is the time of heart renewal in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The secret ingredient is called capsaicin. It’s what makes cayenne pepper spicy, and it also helps your blood vessels relax and improves blood flow. […]
Hey there, health enthusiasts! Let’s chat about something that’s close to my heart (pun intended) – how nuts and seeds can be your ticker’s best friends, especially when it’s time for them to renew in April with the fire element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). You know, it’s funny how these tiny powerhouses can pack […]
In Traditional Chinese Medicine we learn that one of our organ systems renews every month of the year. What we eat during that month supports that renewing organ system. There is a grain, bean or seed for every month and for every organ system to support it the best. You can find out more about […]
Did you know that the inspiration for Velcro came from a burdock plant? In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral was hiking with his dog when he noticed burrs clinging to his clothes and the dog’s fur. Intrigued, he examined the burrs under a microscope and observed their tiny hooks that latched onto anything with […]
I (Jen) started seeing ads all over the internet before Christmas about vibration plates. There were weight loss promises with before and after pictures, buff men doing exercises ON the vibration plates and more health promises than I could count. It looked intriguing (and FUN!) so I decided that I needed to know more about […]
Dr. Anna Cabeca’s book “The Hormone Fix” introduces a unique approach to women’s health combining ketogenic eating with alkaline foods to balance hormones and improve overall well-being. This diet is similar to our Keto Vitality diet that we teach in our Hormone Reset Bootcamps with an added emphasis on alkalizing foods. We always suggest getting […]
Yep! It’s that time of year again. The time of year when it feels like no matter what I do, everyone in my house gets sick! They seem to get sick at the worst times too. But let’s be honest, is there really a good time to be sick. No. Any time is a terrible […]
We make a lot of decisions everyday about what we eat. Some food decisions are made based on time, or lack thereof. Some are based on what our picky kids will eat. But if we’re really being honest, our deepest desire is to treat food as fuel and use it to our greatest benefit to […]
