Ever finished what should have been a healthy meal, a spinach salad with avocado, for example, and suddenly felt itchy, foggy, or just off? Maybe a glass of wine leaves your nose stuffy, or there’s a sudden spike of anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. If this sounds familiar, histamine might be playing…
Category: Self-Care
Matcha & Hojicha: Which Tea Fits Your Day?
Most people reach for coffee when they’re overwhelmed. I usually have a different approach. I call it my Green and Gold routine. As a mom, tea is my anchor. Some mornings I need a boost, and some evenings I just need to slow down. Lately I’ve been rotating between two very different Japanese teas, matcha…
Breaking Free from Food Rules
I used to think eating healthy meant following a long list of strict rules. No carbs after 6 pm. Drink this before that. No more than 1200 calories. Count every gram. No dessert unless it was made with dates and almond flour. I tried almost everything. Some of it worked, for a little while. But…
A Year of Letting Go and Finding Balance
Honestly last year got away from me a bit. We had lots of things going on…baseball tournaments, family travel, a big trip to Japan which was incredible. I’ll be honest, I also ate whatever, didn’t sleep enough, and just kept going without really stopping to check in with myself. I told myself it was fine. It…
Motherhood, But Make It Less Irritable
Some days, motherhood feels warm and meaningful…like little moments you wish you could bottle up forever. Other days… it just feels heavy. You wake up already tired.Someone needs something before you’ve even had coffee.You’re touched out.Your to-do list is longer than your patience. And by 3:00 PM, you’re wondering how you went from a calm,…
My Journey Back To Me
Sometimes, it takes a change of scenery to truly see yourself again. Our trip to Japan was supposed to be about family time and exploring somewhere new, and it was. But honestly, it also became a bit of a wake-up call for me. For years, I’d been trying to manage my health while still showing…
When It’s More Than “Just a Phase”
My Experience with Postpartum Depressio, and What I Wish More People Knew Motherhood is often talked about in a very specific way, the soft moments, the connection, the love you’re supposed to feel right away. And sometimes that is part of it. But there’s another side that doesn’t get talked about as much. The heaviness. The fog….
Fall Wellness: TCM Tips for Nourishing Body and Spirit
Fall is a time of change. The air starts to cool down, the leaves turn those deep shades of orange and gold, and everything just feels a bit slower and more reflective. In TCM, fall is tied to the Lung and the Metal element. It’s a season that’s all about nourishing your body and mind…
Summer Foods to Keep You Cool and Balanced, TCM Style
Summer is officially here. This means longer days, more sunshine, and that heat that has you reaching for something cold pretty much constantly. Traditional Chinese Medicine tends to look at staying cool a little differently. It’s usually less about the actual temperature of the food or drink, and more about choosing foods that are considered…
The Best Foods to Eat in Spring According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Spring has this natural way of pulling everything out of that slower winter pace. You start to see it everywhere, longer days, more light, things growing again, people spending more time outside, and you can feel that shift in your body too. Maybe there’s still a bit of heaviness or sluggishness from winter, but there’s…
Embrace the Dark Side
We always hear about “eating the rainbow,” but today I want to talk about a part of the spectrum that doesn’t get enough credit: Black Foods. These darker, richer foods don’t always get as much attention, but they quietly offer a lot. I tend to think of them as the underdogs of the produce aisle, full…
Revitalize with Beet-Green Detox Juice
Feeling a bit off lately? Maybe a little sluggish or bloated? I have a little secret that might just help: my Beet-Green Detox Juice. It’s a simple, refreshing drink packed with nature’s best to help you feel like yourself again. I love making this because it’s a quick energy boost that leaves you feeling refreshed from the…
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for 2024!
As we head into a new year, I’m focusing more on what genuinely helps me feel better, without jumping into an extreme diet or trying to live at the gym. Because realistically, I’ve got kids, a home to run, work, responsibilities, and a million things going on at once. I’m not looking for a complete…
Plant-Based Nutrition for Beginners
Thinking about adding more plants to your plate? You’re not the only one. A lot of people have been leaning this way lately, and honestly, it makes sense. It doesn’t have to be complicated or restrictive as it sounds. It can be simple, flexible, and still feel really satisfying day to day. What Is Plant-Based…
Decoding Allergies and Food Sensitivities
Let’s talk about something that a lot of us deal with, even if we don’t always fully understand it, our relationship with food. Food is supposed to feel good. It’s nourishment, but it’s also enjoyment. It’s part of everyday life. But when your body starts reacting to things, it can take a lot of that…