My almost 5 year old was in the middle of another crying/screaming fest and I was fighting back my own tears.  I thought this was supposed to get easier with the second child? I thought that by this age, these meltdowns were supposed to stop?  Why is it that he just won’t listen to simple requests?  Why does brushing his teeth and putting on PJ’s become an epic negotiation, every single night? Why is a simple request to please just go to sleep seem like I’m asking him to jump off a cliff? There’s no way everyone else has this much trouble with their kids.  I just can’t handle this anymore.  I’m a crappy parent, let’s just admit it and say it as it is.   Read More

I gave up coffee.  Totally cold turkey, and it’s totally fine. I’m here to tell you that I’m still here to tell you :)  Why?  Because I finally figured out what my body needs right now to thrive.  And yes, some of it is the soft woo woo stuff, but a lot of it is based in hard science with tests that show what’s off balance biochemically.   Read More

One of the key tenets I have learned through my study of functional medicine is that reaching and maintaining a state of wellness does not need to be complicated.  In fact, there are three main areas in which to focus.  The first is to Maximize what you (as a unique individual) needs, the 2nd is to Minimize what you DON’t Need, and the 3rd is to Prioritize an environment for healing.  Read More

Over the course of the last year as I have continued my study at the School of Applied Functional Medicine, I have found myself in conversations with friends and family where I get asked the same question: “What is functional medicine health coaching and how is it different from visiting my regular doctor? How do I know if I should seek out a functional medicine practitioner?” Read More