Made For Living Well

The gut has become a hot topic for debate, especially when we talk about how to restore healthy gut flora. In this post I wanted you to know why I stopped taking a probiotic and how my gut health is better than ever. Yet, I know this is an area of contention for many with different ideas, views, and thoughts on how we can do this. This is also why we have the influx of probiotic and prebiotic rich...

Slowing down and success generally aren't found in the same sentence. The way of the world seems to be, do more - be more, work longer, work harder and just hustle. While I'm not saying that we shouldn't be doing any of those, I think we must also consider why slowing down could be your key to success. On todays podcast episode we uncover why nothing seems to be working, even though you are doing...

Join Alexa as she takes you inside her morning routine and shares with you some of the things she's enjoying the most right now.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/048

The question heard around the world, how do we balance hormones? Hormones have been the villain for years. Now more than ever, we have a hormonal epidemic on our hands. From irregular periods, PMS, early menopause, hot-flashes, low-libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety, PCOS, endometriosis, joint issues, and countless others, we have a real issue going on. While traditional medicine ta...

Feel like you're doing everything right and still not losing weight? Well, you're not alone. But that probably doesn't help, knowing you're drowning in this sea of negativity simply because you do everything right and still can't get your weight to budge. Today I want to uncover 3 reasons you're not losing weight even though you're doing everything right. On today's podcast, I also give you five t...

Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions that are going on in your body on any given day. It this the machine that runs homeostasis. There is a lot of chatter about metabolism including; metabolism slowing down with age and wrecking your life just to name a few. While we can talk about metabolism and weight {because everyone wants to know} we first need to acknowledge how to reset you...

If we're honest with ourselves goal setting, resolution making and planning are often times just great thoughts. In my own life I've experienced this on one too many occasions. Spending hours planning but never following through with the plan. Or better yet, setting unrealistic expectations (a.k.a. goals) that will never have a possibility of getting met. Last year was a great example. I was going...

There is a new era of health upon us and it is looking up. We've been plagued the last few years by disease and a decreasing length of life. But we have had enough. The health trends for 2017 predict that there is a new wave of hunger on the horizon and it doesn't involve cravings but rather true health and self awareness. The tide is turning and gone are the days of restriction, starvation and ru...

Who knew that writing, yes the physical act of taking pen to paper could affect your health in such profound ways. If you're questioning what I'm even saying, then you'll want to listen to this episode and learn why our paperless society could be making you sick and fat. It's simple changes like going back to paper, at least some of the time, that could make all of the difference.   Learn more: ht...

So many of us are really good at dieting. Yet, we know that long-term statistically all diets fail. But why? Maybe there is an aspect that you are really good at dieting but really bad at living life. Living life is the critical element that we can't forget. In this episode, we'll dive into weight, emotional eating, dieting and the perfect way we should be eating.    Learn more: https://simpleroot...

It's the lightened up episode where Alexa fills you in on all of her favorite things that keep her healthy and loving life. She even shares a bit of her own health journey and what she is doing to overcome that and what she's looking forward to this Christmas season.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/040

Listen to the story, the heart and the passion behind creating a physical, printed project. It's the full story from the heart, the passion, the vision and how it all came together in perfect timing. The Nourished Planner has a lot to offer and I know you'll learn so much from listening to the full story with co-founder Heidi Larson.    Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/039

I don't know anyone who doesn't want to stay healthy this holiday season, yet at the expense of what? Restriction, deprivation, and starvation. The three words no one wants to talk about when all of the Holiday gatherings tend to involve food. Here is a list of 5 realistic tips to stay healthy through the holidays while still enjoying delicious food with good company.   Learn more: https://simpler...

Candida is becoming a common phrase in today's society. Yet there is great controversy on the actual recommendations for curing candida. Here we get to the bottom and learn what candida really is, what's more common and how to treat it in a matter of weeks.    Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/037

There is only one commodity we can't get more of, that is time. So instead of fretting about how much or how little time you have, lets just start embracing time and truly live life by learning how to get more done in less time.    Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/036

We like to believe that only diet and exercise matter. And the more we do and the little we eat the thinner we get. Fortunately, there's a better way to lose weight but it means working with your own specific genome and creating an environment for rest. Find out if your bedroom could be making you sick and what sleep has to do with weight anyways with leading sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus.   Lea...

If we are honest with ourselves, life rarely goes as planned. For good or bad there is a lot of broken expectations. But our actions through these broken expectations determine our joy. This show is all about learning to love the life you didn't choose. Of finding joy through it all.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/034

It's the lightened up episode where Alexa fills you in on all of her favorite things that keep her healthy and loving life. She even shares a bit of her own health journey and what she is doing to overcome that.    Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/033

There are so many shiny gimmicks and tricks to get you to lose weight these days. But do any of them work and how good are they for your health? Follow along as I fill you in on the five ways your diet is ruining your life and the first step in getting it back.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/032

What if what we knew about water and hydration were false? What if those 'water rules' were actually doing more harm than good. You may be surprised to learn that pure H2O is not a hydrating beverage and in excess can actually cause harm to your GI tract and hormonal flow. It could be the cause of the plateau you may find yourself in. In this episode we'll uncover the truth about hydration and how...

Just like our personality, we are all different types of sleepers. We have different chronotypes. But what if just knowing what chronotype you are and living based off of your inherent needs changed everything in your life. What if when you sleep to make you more productive, successful, a better spouse, parent, child, student, and worker? What if it were really as easy as determining your sleep ne...

There is a lot of controversy when it comes to how many meals a day we should eat verses snacks creating excess confusion. In this episode we'll take a deep yet simplistic look at when and how often we should eat to answer the question is snacking healthy.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/029

From acne to headaches, cramps, missed periods and even serious conditions like PCOS we're often told just take birth control. Hormonal contraceptives have become the norm, the standard in masking symptoms, helping you to feel as normal (or masculine) as possible. Yet, there is something missing, more we need to know to make the most informed choices possible. Check out this episode on hormonal co...

There is a big disconnect in the world when it comes to food and agriculture. In fact, some don't even know how or where their food is grown. And that is no different when we look at meat. We hear about grass-fed meats but don't really understand the difference. This episode uncovers the science and respect for agriculture when we specifically look at animal production.   Learn more: https://simpl...

Life is hectic and overwhelming. Most days you wonder how you could possibly make time for cooking, yet you still want health. In this show we'll dive into my secrets on what to cook when you don't feel like cooking anything. You'll also get top five go-to meal ideas. Its time to simplify meal planning.   Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/026