No one really prepares you for this part. Not just the hot flashes.Not just the skipped periods.Not just the ‘is this hormonal?’ guessing game. You reach a point where everything just rubs you raw. Your patience drops to zero, little things get under your skin, and you feel constantly overstimulated. You’re bone-tired, but you can’t seem to…
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
It’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. Headache? Take a pill. Tired? Grab another coffee. Can’t sleep? Try melatonin. I’ve been there, more times than I’d like to admit. To be fair, these tools can be really helpful in the moment. Sometimes that’s exactly what your body needs, a bit of support to get…
What Holistic Nutrition Actually Is (And What It Isn’t)
When people hear “holistic nutritionist,” they might picture restrictive diets, a cupboard full of supplements, or a whole list of things they suddenly have to stop eating. Others aren’t really sure what it means. For me, it started when I was struggling with my own health. I was dealing with ongoing nerve pain, and I…
The TCM Organ Clock
Your body has a schedule. Here’s what it’s doing every two hours. I’ve noticed that how I feel at 3pm can be completely different from how I feel at 3am, and it’s not just because I’m tired. Our bodies have their own daily rhythms, and things like digestion, hormones, and energy levels change throughout the…
Wei Qi: Understanding Your Body’s Protective Energy
Some days I stride through the cold without a second thought. Other days I wince at the slightest breeze on my neck. It wasn’t until I started paying attention to those sensitivities that I truly began to understand Wei Qi. I’ve noticed this in my own body, and for a long time, I didn’t really…
When Your Period Isn’t Normal And What That Actually Means
Let’s be real. I don’t think enough women are taught what a “normal” period actually looks like. So when something feels off, whether it’s intense cramps, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, or very light periods, it’s easy to assume that’s just how your body works. Even when you bring it up with your healthcare provider, you…
NAD⁺: What’s All the Hype About? (And Should You Care?)
If you’ve been on wellness blogs or scrolling Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen people talking about NAD⁺ like it’s the answer to everything. I’ll be honest, I was curious, but also a bit skeptical. Is this actually something worth paying attention to, or just another trend that’s everywhere right now? What Is NAD⁺ Anyway? The…
Breaking Free from Food Rules
I used to think eating healthy meant following a whole list of rules. No carbs after 6 pm. Drink this before that. Stick to 1,200 calories. Count every gram. And dessert? Only if it was made with dates and almond flour. I tried so many of these things, and while some seemed to work for…