Optimal Wellness Blog
How to Maintain a Healthy Heart
February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH! According to the CDC, heart disease is the #1 cause of death of US adults.Before we end this month, I want to share a few key guidelines with you about maintaining heart health: Eat a plant-rich diet. There are a number of...
Eating While Stressed? This is What Happens in Your Body
As seen on WebFMD. I’m happy to share an article I recently contributed to webFMD (think a WebMD for functional medicine) on how stress affects our digestion and gut bacteria, and what we can do about it. So, how does stress affect our digestion? We now have enough...
Hypothyroidism: Integrative Approach to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
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,...
Live Your Best Life in 2020: ROUTINE RESET
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,...
Glowing Skin for the Holidays
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...