The Impact of Stress There will always be stress. Each of us gets to choose how we manage our stress. Within these blogs, I hope to leave with some strategies you can implement immediately! Are you going to use all your energy focusing on the past or the future or are you going to take control with…
What are possible solutions for low thyroid levels? In part 1 of our 2 Part series on hypothyroidism of we discussed symptoms of a low thyroid including: cold intolerance, fatigue, sluggish metabolism (inability to lose weight), sluggish bowels like constipation, poor memory, dry skin, and even swollen tongue. I also mentioned the importance of getting a…
Do you have low thyroid symptoms? Have you ever wondered if the symptoms you are experiencing could be due to a poorly functioning thyroid gland? You could be right. You could be in the up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease who are unaware that they have low thyroid symptoms. Today I want to start…
Looking for immune support? Let’s discuss the benefits of Silver. Today I want to talk about the benefits of silver! I have an integrative practice which means we combine natural and conventional medicine. We offer some unique ways to support the immune system aside from things like vaccinations, Vitamin D, and Probiotics! ‘Tis the Silver…
The many benefits of a B complex. One main complaint many of my patients have is fatigue. Today I want to discuss the many benefits of a B complex including help with fatigue! Many individuals are low in B Vitamins due to stress as well as medications they take that deplete nutrients. Medications such as…
What products can you take for cold and flu prevention? It’s cold outside….or in Iowa, I should be honest…it’s freezing. This is cold and flu season and also that time of year where many patients get sinus infections and other upper respiratory infections. So I wanted to share some products that you can take for…
Prenatal and postnatal nutrition. What is in best prenatal and postnatal supplements? You may not be aware, but I’m pregnant! We had a 5-year fertility journey which one day I will be sharing with you. Today we are thankful to be where we are! So today I want to share this video with you where I discuss…
What Is Zinc? Do You Need A Supplement? My patients often ask me what zinc is and if they need to take a supplement. So today, let’s discuss its importance and what your needs may be. What is zinc? Zinc is one of the five widely used major “macrominerals” in the human body. It is…
How many of you have had heartburn or indigestion? I know, I know we all have overindulged on Thanksgiving or another holiday and found ourselves full, bloated, and ending up with heartburn or indigestion. While that may be an exception, how many of you get heartburn or regurgitation of foods on a weekly basis? If…
Why do you need probiotics? Today I would like to discuss why you need a probiotic and how to pick the best probiotic supplements. Bacterial cultures in foods date back thousands of years and although many foods contain good bacteria, they don’t contain high enough doses. Therefore, if you supplement with the best probiotics, it is an…
3 Tips on How to Boost Hormones Naturally. Today I’m going to dive into a popular question I’ve been asked on several podcasts. Without hormone replacement therapy, how can one boost hormones naturally? First, let’s start with some brief symptoms of low hormones: If we have low estrogen levels it can lead to many symptoms. You…
Have you struggled with PMS? I know that I have, and it is certainly not fun! I want to discuss PMS solutions with you that I hope will help relieve some of your symptoms. Typically, symptoms occur the week before bleeding and resolve when you start cycling. Symptoms can include irritability, short-fused, fatigue, bloating, change…
