Optimal Wellness Blog

January is Thyroid Awareness Month! Thyroid health is crucial for optimal health and an underactive thyroid gland can cause a number of symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, brain fog and depression. In honor of this incredible,...

While many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions, I’m a big believer in gradual, continuous optimization of our habits and lifestyle that lead us to our highest state of being. In this state, we are more resilient, we are more likely to thrive in life, work,...

We hope your holiday season is off to a beautiful start! Holidays can be a time when we decide to indulge in certain habits that may not support our health, but in the moment bring that instant gratification. Whether it’s sugar, savory treats or alcohol, there are...

I often get asked about natural ways to effectively deal with tension type headaches. If you suffer from frequent or chronic tension headaches, you have likely wondered if you can avoid or reduce the use of pain killers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Instead,...

I often get asked about what migraines are and what we can do about them. I am therefore dedicating this newsletter to my fellow migraine warriors! When I was 7 years old, I started getting these throbbing, unsettling headaches that would start just above my eyelid,...