Feeling tired isn’t a fun feeling- I know, I’ve been there. But I refused to accept it as normal, and I don’t want any other woman to either. Because as common and as frustrating- even debilitating- fatigue can be, there are actually so many impactful solutions.
Especially when you take a root-cause approach and honor your body’s deepest needs, you can have the energy you need to meet life and deal with the stressors you face. Here’s guidance and tips to help you get there.
Read MoreBut what I want women to understand- especially those who absolutely require energy to tackle the demands of motherhood- is that feeling tired all the time is not normal.
Fatigue is a symptom and like other symptoms, it’s communication from the body. It’s a sign of deeper imbalance and dysfunction and ultimately, a cue to make a change. Here’s where to begin.
Read MoreLow-carb diets have been getting a ton of time in the spotlight lately- from approaches like the paleo, Atkins, and even Mediterranean diets to more extremes like keto and carnivore diets. They’re often promoted as methods for losing weight but even for general health reasons.
And so you may be wondering: Do they actually work? Are they helpful? Or are they truly more harmful than good?
Let’s break it down.
Read MoreDo you want more energy?
Maybe even better sleep? Less cravings? Happier hormones?
Balancing your blood sugar is key to all of this and more. Here’s why.
Read MoreIt’s time to stop withholding food from your body based on its external appearance. Restricting foods, cutting calories, and eating less all mean withholding nourishment you desperately need to feel good and thrive, but at minimum, to function.
Because your body deserves nourishment no matter its weight, shape, or size. All bodies do. Period.
Read MoreSleep is really darn important- for our metabolisms, hormone balance, cognitive function, mood, and more. And especially during postpartum, it’s a key component of recovery and overall replenishment and rejuvenation.
But for new moms, getting 8 hours of quality sleep a night isn’t often realistic. Whether it’s a cluster-feeding newborn, a sleep-boycotting baby, a toddler who wants to snuggle all night, or even older kids who wake you up, sleep can really suffer.
So what can you do when just can’t get the sleep you need?
Read MoreThere are some major gaps in the postpartum care model, including correct information about supporting your health as a new mom. One major area where information is lacking is nutrition. Much of the information widely available on postpartum nutrition is either vague, misguided, or downright incorrect. And it often goes along with the mainstream narrative of postpartum.
Read MoreI know, it's tough to believe, but caffeinated coffee actually isn't helpful for your energy, especially long-term. And if you're stressed, have hormonal imbalances, or deal with blood sugar dysfunction, it's really helpful to at least lessen your intake.
Read MoreSo many of us just need to get more sleep- and that not only means increasing the amount of time we’re sleeping, but also increasing the quality of that sleep. But how?
Read MoreDo you feel tired every day? Is fatigue or just plain exhaustion getting in the way of your life? Yes, there are many things that can be depleting your energy- and in functional nutrition, we explore possibilities like imbalanced blood sugar, nutrient insufficiencies, digestive weaknesses, chronic inflammation, and more.
Read MoreMore energy- most people want it, even need it. Yet in our constant search for it, we tend to look for ways we can add energy. What foods should we eat for more energy? What supplements should we take? What ways can we “hack” our bodies so they make more of it?
Read MoreCoffee doesn’t truly give you energy. In fact, your coffee is likely sabotaging your energy. Here’s why this happens, and tips for what to do instead.
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