The Digestion + Hormone Connection
“My doc told me I have adrenal fatigue, I was put on this herbal formula to help with my cortisol response but dang I am just not getting better.” “I was told i’m hypothyroid and to take some supplements targeted towards thyroid health and to avoid dairy and sugar. But it’s been a year and … …
Breast Cancer Is The Most Common Cancer Among American Women
I spent most of my 20’s with what felt like lumpy, fibrocystic breasts. I remember going into the gyno and they told me it was completely normal for my age and nothing to worry about. So i went about my life thinking all women had lumpy tits. Of course I was never told that the … …
Starving Yourself Is Not The Answer
Are you using fasting to avoid your symptoms?.Let me ask. Why are you fasting? Or why have you thought about trying it?.In reality, fasting is just another diet and I hate to break it to ya but just like every other diet you have tried out there it doesn’t work and it certainly does not … …
Your Breakfast Will Make or Break You
I know. “BUT I heard fasting in the morning is SOOO BENEFICIAL and working out fasted is even better”… 🙄 . The number one thing you can do to balance your hormones is to eat breakfast. SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK! Yes, I am talking a nice balanced nutritious breakfast consisting … …
What Does Your Face Say About Your Hormones?
SCROLL DOWN⬇️ What do all of these have in common? You got it girl, YOU NEED TO SUPPORT YOUR METABOLISM. The foundations of a pro-metabolic lifestyle for hormone balancing: 1. Mineral Balancing 2. Blood Sugar Balance 3. Digestion 4. Detoxification 5. Toxin and chemical elimination 6. Stress management 7. Sleep 8. Light 9. Movement 10. … …
The Truth About Plants
I can guarantee if you walk into any health professionals office they will tell you to eat more vegetables, as if that is going to solve all your problems! 🙄 Sure, eating vegetables in place of the standard american diet is going to be better, duh! But is it optimal? No. Potentially harmful? Maybe. Here’s … …
Stop Blaming Dairy For All Your Problems
“My face started breaking out again Laura, do you think it’s the dairy” “My eczema and psoriasis flared, I should probably eliminate dairy right?” “I had a painful period this month, do you think I am eating too much dairy?” “I put on 10lbs in the past year, do you think I need to cut … …
Are All Those Smoothies Doing You Dirty?
I know. Every influencer on IG is posting their daily green smoothie, juice or pretty salad. 🙄 For whatever reason, the second you go on a health kick or decide to eat “clean” (don’t get me started on this term) you start thinking you need to consume smoothies and salads every damn day (the greener … …
In An Effort to Shrink Our Stomachs, We Rob Ourselves of Happiness + Health
This is for the women out there laser focused on their body size. Obsessing over needing to lose that 10lbs, dieting/ restricting or fearing foods that might make you “fat.” Be honest with yourself, how many times a day do you think about your body and your stomach? Narrowing in on it every time you … …
Got Estrogen Dominance? Your Gut Could Be To Blame!
I know. You are looking at this thinking Laura, what in the actual F is this? Let me explain. This is for the women that are doing ALL THE THINGS but are still struggling with estrogen dominance symptoms: PMS Irregular/heavy periods Acne Swelling/ water retention Breast tenderness/ fibroids Bloating Weight gain Digestive issues Headaches/migraines Sleep … …
The Estrogen + Histamine Connection
Ever noticed you tend to get headaches or migraines around your period or ovulation? Do you get the sniffles every time you drink wine or coffee? Or a runny nose while eating? Ever waken up in the middle of the night with your heart racing and full of anxiety? Do you get moody and raging … …
Got Digestive Issues?
Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you? I remember when I was struggling with my digestive issues far before I got into nutrition and alternative health. I will never forget walking into the doctor’s office after waiting an hour to be seen, pouring my heart out to this man about how my … …