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Getting enough high-quality sleep is one of the single best things we can do for our bodies and minds. Sleep is when our body gets to go into rest and repair mode, so it’s important to do everything we can to support ourselves in getting enough of this glorious rest. Far too many of us…

I’m a firm believer that food is the most important medicine we have. Food causes a variety of chemical reactions in the brain and body that shape not only our physical health, but our mental health, too. I also believe that it often feels difficult to practice a holistic approach to mental and physical health…

More than 20 Million Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point in their lifetime, and millions of adults have thyroid conditions that are under- or un-diagnosed. Women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to have a thyroid condition… and I see it every day in clinic: so many women don’t…

One of the most life-changing things we can learn is that our thoughts create our reality. Learning this and embodying it are different, however, and to start living this, you have to become a dedicated watcher of your own thoughts and how they create your life. One of the exercises that helped me really concretely…

When you’re trying to make a change, start a new habit, or otherwise try something different, it can be really easy to get overwhelmed by all of the options out there. This is especially true if you’re trying to make a positive change for your health – it feels like there are a million different…

It’s so common these days to hear people talk about feeling constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. Many of our modern “conveniences” – screens, electric lights, grab-and-go foods – contribute to these feelings. And for some of us, the daily stresses of just surviving can make us feel even more emotionally and physically drained. Adrenal fatigue…

There’s a pretty popular saying out there that goes like this: “What other people think of you is not your business.” And while it makes total sense at a logical level, it took me a really long time to internalize that message and believe it in my bones. Like many people, I grew up in a pretty…

The health of our digestive system affects literally every system in our body: our mental health, resilience when stressed, focus and attention, immune system… the list goes on and on. Our gut, after all, is our second brain. Leaky gut, when your digestion allows inflammatory molecules to pass out of the gut and into your…

Anxiety is an incredibly common concern amongst us bipeds. In fact, in the early days of humankind, it was an important tool our brains used to keep us alive (think: lion = RUN!). While the majority of us no longer face those same dangers on a daily basis, our brains are now reacting to dangers…