BREAKING NEWS: Women’s Stomachs Aren’t Meant to be Flat
How often do you look at your stomach in the mirror + wish it were flatter? How many times have you starved yourself or not eaten the cake for this goal to have a flatter stomach? How many times have you felt unworthy because of that roll on your stomach? This idea that in order … …
What You Should Consider Before Taking Progesterone
Have you been sold on using progesterone oil or cream by an influencer on social media or essential oil consultant? I’m sure it sounds appealing because progesterone is an amazing hormone. But, it is a HORMONE! We should not just be taking hormones willy nilly without working with a legit practitioner. Sorry to break it … …
Are Some of Your Symptoms Related to Your Anxiety Around Food?
“I can’t eat the dessert unless I go for a run” “I earned this wine!” “I eat ‘clean’ most of the time” “Too many calories!” “I’ll pass on the rice + potatoes, too many carbs! But I can have cauliflower!” “I should really eat more vegetables” “It’s the weekend, I can have a cheat meal” … …
Why is My Hair Thinning and/or Falling Out?
Have you noticed your hair just isn’t as full and vibrant as it used to be?Maybe you have noticed your hair is starting to shed more, finding it on your pillow or all over your shower? When it comes to hair loss + thinning it is all about nourishing your cells to give those hair … …
7 Ways to Kick Your Headache or Migraine
Do you struggle with the occasional headache or chronic migraine? Do you find yourself reaching for a pain killer more often than not just to get through the day? I’ve been there. I know a thing or two about headaches and migraines. I have been dealing with them since I was little girl and it’s … …
Hormone and Gut-Friendly Exercises
I know, I know “But Laura, I love HIIT + running” Do you actually love these types of workouts or are you in the constant mind fuck of whether or not you are doing enough to earn your food and think intense exercise is the only way? I’ve been there. I used to be a … …
Why Am I So Hungry The Week Before My Period?
Do you find yourself ravenous a few days before your period? Or maybe even a whole 2 weeks before your period? Well I am here to tell you this is totally normal and a GOOD thing! Here’s the deal. After ovulation, progesterone is the dominant hormone. Progesterone makes your temps rise and warms you up, … …
Are All Those Vegetables Causing More Harm Than Good?
You begin eating healthier so you start incorporating tons of raw salads + vegetables into your diet, loading up on them at meals and making it a point to always get them in. . You probably think eating these things comes with no consequences. Well, every single food you put in your mouth has a … …
Four Ways Your Digestion is Preventing You From Balancing Your Hormones
I know. How can someone be a hormone + gut nutritionist. Aren’t they two different things? Nope, girlfriend they are intimately connected in so many ways! In my practice I always address the foundations first which include gut and mineral balance before moving into hormones. This is an integral piece to healing and one that … …
The Three Most Common Birth Control Methods
You know the all too familiar story. You walk into your gyno. Maybe you just went in for a yearly check up, maybe you are dealing with some hormonal symptoms, maybe you have PMS, PCOS or endometriosis… Whatever it may be they probably asked if you wanted to go on birth control + gave you … …
Why Do I Wake Up Multiple Times Throughout the Night?
One minute you are sound asleep and then the next you are wide awake staring at the clock 1am, 2am, 4am… Maybe you had to pee, maybe your heart is racing, maybe you are experiencing anxiety or racing thoughts, maybe you are sweating, or maybe this is just your norm with out any real reason … …
Why Skipping Meals is Wrecking Your Hormones
You wake up, get in a workout, drink your coffee, forget to eat breakfast or just aren’t hungry. You rush off to work maybe have a small snack or protein bar to hold you over. You maybe drink another cup of coffee and get so busy you forget to eat lunch. By the time dinner … …