Nourishing the Body Through Cancer

Nourishing the Body Through Cancer

Nourishing the Body Through Cancer - I recently had the privilege of speaking with members of Surviving Breast Cancer about holistic nutrition and its role in supporting the body during and after cancer treatment. This online presentation, now available on YouTube or watch below, focuses on practical, compassionate ways to…
Surviving Breast Cancer Podcast

Surviving Breast Cancer Podcast

I had the pleasure of interviewing with Laura Carfang, Co-founder and CEO of SurvivingBreastCancer.org as guest on her podcast series. Our conversation covered a range of topics, from the importance of whole foods and maintaining a healthy gut, to the role of stress management in overall health, emphasizing the significance…
What Every Body Needs During Recovery

What Every Body Needs During Recovery

What Every Body Needs When Recovering from Illness When you’re recovering—physically, emotionally, or energetically—your body isn’t just trying to “bounce back.” It’s rebuilding. Resetting. Rebalancing.And it needs more than just time. Here’s what every healing body truly needs:1. Deep, Restful SleepSleep isn’t optional during recovery—it's medicine.This is when your body…
Take Your Body Back

Take Your Body Back

You're Not Losing It—Your Body Is Just Asking for Something New. If you’re a woman over 40 and feeling like:🔸 Your energy tank is always on empty🔸 Your body is reacting to foods it never used to🔸 You’re gaining weight despite eating “healthy”🔸 Your sleep, mood, or focus is all…
How to Reduce Toxins

How to Reduce Toxins

Detoxification is a natural process your body performs daily, and you can support it through lifestyle and nutrition. This is particularly important when managing specific health concerns, conditions or illnesses. Here are some effective ways to help remove toxins: Support Your Liver✔ Eat cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, kale, cabbage, and…
Energy Boosters

Energy Boosters

Feeling drained doesn’t always mean you need more coffee—it’s often a sign your body needs balance. Use these holistic approaches to recharge your energy. Eat for Energy: Focus on whole foods, stay hydrated and limit sugar and processed foods. Prioritize Restorative Sleep: Create a sleep routine and try to unplug…
When You Are Diagnosed With an Illness

When You Are Diagnosed With an Illness

When you have an illness or health condition, it is a life altering event that needs to be given time and space to process. It can change your relationships, career, outlook and financial situation. It can involve doctors/ treatments/ lifestyle modifications/therapy that need to be prioritized over other things in…
Nutrition After a Cancer Diagnosis

Nutrition After a Cancer Diagnosis

Happy to share that I recently wrote an article for SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC), a group designed to empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. Nutrition After a Cancer Diagnosis
What Intensifies Menopause?

What Intensifies Menopause?

Each body is unique, therefore identifying personal triggers and adopting a balanced nutrition and lifestyle plan can make a significant difference in managing menopause symptoms. High Stress Levels Impact: Chronic stress can worsen hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Stress triggers cortisol release, which can disrupt hormone balance. Solution:…
Don’t Know What to Do?

Don’t Know What to Do?

When you have an illness or health condition, it is a life altering event that needs to be given time and space to process. It can change your relationships, career, outlook and financial situation. It can involve doctors/ treatments/ lifestyle modifications/therapy that need to be prioritized over other things in…