When you understand the thyroid lab tests that are out there and which ones you should order, you'll save money, time, and - literally - blood by asking for the right tests and knowing what they mean.

We've talked about signs of a thyroid issue and why you sho...

I can't tell you how many clients I've worked with, plus friends/family who were told that their thyroid labs were completely normal - no single blood test result came back as high or low, and all the while, they were losing hair, dealing with fatigue, stubborn weight...

I've worked with nutrition clients who were eating near-perfect diets, yet still experiencing many telltale symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency. How could this be? What can we do?

Digestion is a multi-step process that's influenced by many factors, like stress le...

Next time you have a headache, read this before you head to your medicine cabinet. 

NSAIDS can seem to be effective for people when it comes to pain or discomfort caused by inflammation.  Unfortunately, they come with their downsides, and there are plenty.  Example...

Been here before? You've cleaned up your eating habits. Maybe tried Paleo or Whole30 or a plant-based diet. You experienced the magic of it when you first started: reduced inflammation, skin cleared up, felt better energy, started sleeping better, and maybe even lost a...

News Flash: Starbucks Must Place Prop 65 Warning of Coffee Drinks
Recently, a judge ruled that Starbucks must add a Proposition 65 warning to all of its coffee drinks to warn consumers about content of cancer-causing chemicals in its products. This came as a result of...

St. Patty's Day is almost here, which means.... get out your green sparkly hat, because it's minty green milkshake time!

Let's dig into what's really in those green Shamrock Shakes, it wasn't surprising to see Carrageenan, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 on the list. What do you g...

Fatigue. You know that horrible feeling like you're constantly dragging - almost as if you're fighting to make it through the day, or past your next ___fill in the blank___?

The good news is this: our bodies are not betraying us. Instead, fatigue is a warning sign and a...

We've known for several years now that Bisphenol A, better known as BPA, can result in some harmful effects on our health. This chemical is a man-made compound used to make plastics, and has been available since the late 1950s. Today, it is nearly impossible to avoid B...

Baba ganoush might be the most underrated food out there, and it is a wonderful alternative to hummus, when you're going legume-free. We added a little twist to pack this recipe with nutrients by keeping the skin on the eggplant, which provides the important phytonutri...