When I see a new female client, I ask for lots of information about her menstrual cycle: Is it regular? Does she track it? Is the bleeding heavy with painful cramps? Does she experience PMS symptoms or migraines? Irregular cycles are common, but that’s not...
Essential oils are plant extracts that are super concentrated and capture the plant’s scent and beneficial properties. These oils can have many therapeutic properties from aromatherapy and relaxation to support for digestion and even hormone balance. While I do...
I don’t think there’s a worse feeling than being at war with your hormones. I know– I’ve been there. Once upon a time I was struggling with hypothyroidism, low female hormone levels, and adrenal fatigue. That’s a triple whammy. I was...
I was a hippie in college and very proud of my vegetarian diet. I started shunning animal products at age 15, and after living on rice and ramen for a while (which left me severely anemic), I decided to get “healthy” and include whole grains, legumes, and...
“I’ve tried everything, and I can’t lose weight!” I hear this all the time in my practice. Weight loss is a tricky game, folks, especially for women (you can thank hormones). We used to think the simple calories in-calories...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and over 200,000 women–1 in 8– in the U.S. are diagnosed every year. We’re seeing girls reaching puberty as early as age 8. Ask any woman, and she’s bound to say she’s experienced PMS, and...
Adrenal burnout. It means fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and maybe even weight gain, caused by low cortisol, poor mitochondrial function, and unbalanced hormones. If you told your doctor you suspected adrenal fatigue, you’d likely be sent to an endocrinologist...
Women have been told that bloating, cramps and moodiness are “normal” side effects of their monthly menstrual cycles. It’s shocking and sad to me how many women come to me describing the pain they endure each month before and during their periods....
Welcome to my site! I am a holistic nutrition consultant based in California, though I work with clients all over the world. I love houseplants, dogs, snow sports, the Golden Girls, and music that doesn't suck.
I specialize in women's health (dudes, you're welcome here too!) and helping people reverse digestive issues naturally. If you struggle with bloating, IBS, IBD, or irregular digestion, you've landed in the right place. You'll find what you need to feel better here! Please stay a while and look around. Leave your comments on my posts or contact page; I'd love to hear from you!
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