Our brain health tends to be the last thing we think about when we’re grieving, but truth be told, our brains are the first thing affected by grief. Grief interrupts our normal brain functioning, and our brain is in charge of sending signals to the rest of our body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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OK, OK, so I know what you’re thinking. A bone broth latte??? That sounds disgusting. Well, guess what? It’s delicious! And nutritious! And full of anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger, and lots of antioxidants like cilantro and lime.

Imagine this: you’re a super smart, capable person who’s successful and dynamic. You have a great family and work life, but many mornings you wake up terrified, with a pounding heart, anxious and fearful. Sometimes, out of the blue, your throat constricts and you feel helpless; other times you can barely make it through the day without the impending feelings of doom. You may worry excessively, feel overwhelmed, and have stiff, tense muscles. If you’re feeling me in this and you've been thinking you’re crazy, you aren’t alone.

Y'all this healthful AIP/Paleo breakfast has been my jam the last few days! And you asked, so here it is. It’s also super easy. All you need is ground meat of your choice, a starchy vegetable of your choice, a leafy green of your choice, and a fat of your choice. Top it off with some spices and you’re golden!

The holidays are OFFICIALLY here, with Thanksgiving just one week away! Having my own digestive issues, I always need to take a step back and remember to do a few things to prepare my digestion when I know I’m going to overload it. I’m happy to share my routine to help you increase your digestive fire so you don’t feel too lethargic after your big meal.

With all the weather fluctuations during this time of year, and the close proximity of being around other people, it’s important to keep our immune systems strong so we don’t fall prey to the pesky flu (or one of the gajillion strains of it). Here are 5 tips to keep your immune system healthy throughout the cold months.

You’ve probably heard of adaptogens before, but what are they? Adaptogens are herbs (and some mushrooms) that support the body’s ability to accommodate varying physical and emotional stresses.

Remembering our loved ones comes with many great memories and lots of heartache. As time passes, the feelings don’t really get easier, they just get different. They ebb and flow, coming in harder at times, and sometimes they aren’t there at all. But that doesn’t mean we stop loving or remembering. It just makes it that much better when we do.

10 years ago I had just gotten into my office, at a job I’d only been at for 6 weeks. I was there no more than 15-30 minutes before I received a text message from my cousin…”Did you hear about Theo Harry?” My heart immediately dropped to my gut. Another ping from another cousin…”Are you OK?” The sinking feeling got worse and I didn’t want to imagine what was at the other end of those messages. I ran out the door and called the cousin who texted me first.