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Ways to Optimize Your Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene refers to the behaviors that allow you to have optimal sleep. Having good sleep hygiene is essential for good quality sleep, metabolism, detox and recovery.
Self-Care Tools for Stress Management
Long-term or chronic stress can manifest in the body with symptoms ranging from headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances. Here are the eight self-care practices, tools, and rituals, that I do for stress management!
Akkermansia: Unlocking the Link Between Your Gut Health and Metabolism
Akkermansia has proven to help maintain a healthy gut lining, support proper nutrient absorption, and contribute to a balanced metabolism. Read on to learn how this beneficial bacteria makes a lasting impact on our health!
The Power of Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Balance
In addition to its naturally sweet and spicy flavor, it directly supports blood sugar levels by reducing a blood sugar spike. Cinnamon also indirectly supports blood glucose by improving gut health, reducing inflammation from being rich in polyphenols, and aiding in balancing hormones.
The Importance of Balanced Blood Sugar
Have you ever heard the term “blood sugar?” How about glucose? Insulin? It may be surprising, but having balanced blood sugar levels is vital for all people and serves as a foundation for a healthy body.
Hormone Cycle Series: Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is the longest phase of the menstrual cycle and it arguably has the most highs and lows of emotion, hunger, and energy levels. Since it occurs right after ovulation, you may still feel ovulation’s high energy and increased confidence, but the latter half of the luteal phase involves the dreaded premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its symptoms.
Hormone Cycle Series: Ovulation
Now that we have covered the uniqueness of both the menstrual and the follicular phases, the next phase up is ovulation! For many women who track their cycle and know what phase they are in, ovulation is generally viewed as the favorite. From unbeatable energy to glowing skin, menstruating women tend to thrive during this time.
Hormone Cycle Series: Follicular Phase
The follicular phase is about growth–not just mentally with heightened creativity, physically with an increase in energy and mood, but internally as the body prepares to release an egg. It is our body’s internal spring and there are multiple ways we can support our mind and body through our food choices, movement, and intention setting.
Hormone Cycle Series: The Meaning of Menstruation
Menstruating women know firsthand how periods can affect mood, appetite, energy levels, and body temperature, but have you wondered what is actually going on inside the body? Periods are vital markers of health, and our bodies invite us to tune in through diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
Let’s start at the beginning with the menstrual phase!
Get to Know Your Hormone Cycle
Each phase of the hormonal cycle offers an opportunity to align our nutrition, movement, and lifestyle with our body's natural rhythms. By supporting our cycle, we cultivate balance and well-being from the inside out!
Creatine ~ Not Just for Muscles!
Creatine is a beneficial supplement that not only aids in increasing muscle mass and endurance, but also cuts down recovery time, improve cognition, and supports the immune and reproductive systems.
Earthing: Using Nature’s Energy for Well-Being
Do you feel disconnected from nature? Have you considered how nature can help us heal our bodies? In addition to providing us with nourishment and medicine, the natural world's energy can help us heal when we are connected to it!
Let 2025 Be Your Year for Health
Now has never been a better time to invest in your health! Let 2025 be your year for health by diving into the following health pillars that support the beginning of your wellness journey.
The Role of Cortisol
Explore the science of cortisol, its relation to stress, how cortisol impacts hormones, how I measure cortisol using the DUTCH Test, symptoms of high and low cortisol, and how to balance it!
Abigail’s Book Chat: Atomic Habits
Thinking about your New Year's resolutions or your goals for 2025 yet? Atomic Habits by James Clear is the perfect way to help you understand the process of habit-building and the behaviors behind creating good habits that last while breaking bad ones for good.
My Tips for Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
Don’t let the stress of trying to be perfectly on track with your health goals ruin your holidays! Remaining healthy amidst the season of social gatherings begins with breaking down core wellness pillars that will put your mind and body at peace and fuel your holiday cheer.
My 2024 Health-Focused Gift Guides
‘Tis the season! Holiday gift guides are back! Here are my top picks and my go-to wellness products. Whether you are just starting off on your health journey or an avid health guru, these guides are ways to inspire you to live well.
The Sleep & Metabolism Connection
Why is sleep critical for metabolism? How can you achieve restful sleep? What are supportive supplements for sleep?
Nutrients for Optimal Thyroid Function
Many factors affect the health of the thyroid. The thyroid is so sensitive to inflammation. The good news is the thyroid can be supported with an anti-inflammatory diet, and certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.