Holistic Health Bites

Send a text In today's bonus episode, I'm joined by Heather Gray - aka the Lyme Boss.  She's breaking down her Lyme and mold story. She also provides a ton of great information on symptoms and illnesses related to Lyme, how easily Lyme can be missed, the various ways to get exposed to Lyme (it's not just ticks!), and so much more! Check out the full show notes with Heather&apos...

Send a text Answering your questions about stress! How to lower cortisol levels? Is intermittent fasting helpful for lowering cortisol? How does cortisol relate to weight and overall health? Can cortisol be too low?  What would that feel like? How does caffeine affect cortisol? For full show notes, click here .  Ready to address the cause of your health challenges with a long term, natural solutio...

Send a text Stress is a part of life, but it’s dangerous and toxic at the levels we are experiencing today.  That's why it's important to learn stress management techniques. These techniques can help you deal with stressful situations in a healthy way. They can help you calm down and relax, and they can also help you manage your emotions. There are tons of different stress management tec...

Send a text Most of us would say that we're not addicted to stress, but a lot of us actually are. Stress has become a normal part of our lives at a much higher level than it ever was before. We go from one thing to the next, always feeling like we're running out of time with never ending to-do lists. And even when we're not busy, we find ways to stress ourselves out or we worry abou...

Send a text When most of us think about relaxation and rest, we think about vegging out on the couch, lazily watching TV, a movie or mindlessly scrolling social media.  This isn't actually as rejuvenating as you might think.  Sure it's not physical or extraordinarily mentally taxing...but you are still being bombarded with stress, you're on alert, and being stimulated, still getting...

Send a text Most of us know that we’re stressed…especially after the last few years.  But most of people are only considering a few sources of stress (and often the ones they have the least control over)! Stress isn’t all bad, but it might just be the reason you’re not getting the results you’re so desperately working toward!  In this episode we’re talking about sources of stress you may not ever...

Send a text Struggling with energy dips in the afternoon?  Maybe you wake up tired, even after a night of sleep.  Regardless of when your energy dips, these 5 tips can help you have more lasting energy quickly.   Here are a few things that deplete our energy:  poor eating habits or eating the wrong foods lack of exercise, movement, and activity blood sugar imbalances digestive issues and poor gut...

Send a text Weight loss is by far the number 1 reason why people decide to get started on a healthy journey.  Sadly, many don't find success or only find temporary weight loss (and end up gaining it all back plus more).   In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight thanks to the failed messages of the mainstream health industry.   Ready to...

Send a text 88% of US adults are not metabolically healthy and blood sugar imbalances are a big part of it!   You may have blood sugar issues and not know it.   This episode addresses conditions associated with blood sugar imbalances, what you can do about it, and how to know if you have it!  This is NOT just for people with Diabetes.  Blood sugar affects us ALL.   Ready to address the cause of yo...

Send a text Gut health isn't just about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas! Nearly every disease or symptom has a gut health connection.  Your gut is responsible for immune function, hormone production and clearance, and even producing nutrients and neurotransmitters!  If you're dealing with ANY health challenge or undesired symptoms, gut health needs to be part of your healing jo...

Send a text In this episode, I'm sharing a client success story.  This client had lost significant weight, regained the weight, and was now struggling to lose it again.  She had also recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and really wanted to avoid medications.   Ready to address the cause of your health challenges with a long term, natural solution?  Book a free consultation My pract...

Send a text Fruit is "natural", but is it healthy?  Should we all be consuming unlimited quantities of fruit in pursuit of health and ideal weight? A brand new study was just published about the effect of fruit on people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.  Before you discount this study because it only examined those with existing NAFLD - understand that ⅓ of the population has this...

Send a text In this introductory episode, I wanted to introduce you to me and what to expect from this show.  Each week, I'll be sharing bite-sized episodes packed with tips, tools, and resources to educate, empower, and enlighten you as to what it really takes to live a sustainably healthy life - because the mainstream health industry is failing us!   Be sure to subscribe so you'll alwa...

Send a text Did you know there is a major difference between eating healthy and eating right ?   If you've been following a healthy diet, but still not accomplishing your weight loss or health goals, you might not be eating the right foods or the right way for your body.  This can show up as bloating, swelling, itchiness, joint pain, headaches, stubborn weight, or digestive issues.   In this...

Send a text Gut health has been all the buzz in functional and integrative health over the last several years.  And for good reason - because it's foundational to optimal health - hormones, immune function, nutrient status, and mental health!  It's NOT just about digestive symptoms.   Blood sugar is a topic generally only talked about in the context of diabetes, but this is a topic we sh...

Send a text I get it - a LOT of people want to lose weight to be healthier.  Sadly, the health industry has led us to go about it in all the wrong ways, leading to more weight gain, increased difficulty losing weight, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and so many other undesired symptoms.   Eating less and exercising more is not the answer to lasting health.  I'll show you why in t...

Send a text Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with type 2 pre-diabetes or diabetes?  Maybe you're afraid to get tested or ask your doctor about it, because it sounds so scary.  Maybe you have signs and symptoms of diabetes or have a family history of diabetes.  What do you do?   The great news is this is NOT a life (or death) sentence!  I lot can be done - if you make the right chan...

Send a text There are a lot of things to know when you're newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. That's why we've put together this list of the 10 most important things you need to know. From understanding medications and food choices to getting support from your loved ones, this episode covers everything you need to know so you can start reversing your diabetes progr...

Send a text Are you newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and looking for some answers?  This video shares information about diabetes disease progression and the options you have.   Don't give up hope.  Type 2 diabetes can be managed or reversed in many cases with a proper diet and lifestyle.  This does not have to be a life (or death) sentence.   Ready to address the cause of y...