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You’ve probably been prescribed antibiotics throughout your life to fight infections. You’ve seen antibacterial soaps and detergents. We are taught to eradicate bacteria. That must mean all bacteria are bad, right? Actually, no. The truth is that many bacteria are very good for the body and you are healthier because of them. Antibiotics don’t just kill off bacteria that cause illness, they also get rid of the bacteria we need for good immunity and digestion. As a result of killing off all the bacteria, we can experience a different set of diseases. You must have plenty of healthy bacteria in y ..read more

There is something you likely don’t know about me. It is embarrassing, but I’m all about keeping it real and being vulnerable.   So here it goes. . . . . . . .   Flashback to 1996. It was a year of peak stress for me. I was a 1st-year medical student AND I was planning my wedding. Of course, it had to be perfect, because a.) I’m Libby and I’m a total perfectionist and b.) Little girls dream about the perfect wedding from the time they are born. During that time I learned that processed carbs were COMFORT.   I felt like I was barely hanging on and I learned that Oreos or sugary c ..read more

Your hormones play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance that keeps your body functioning at its best. From regulating metabolism and mood to influencing reproductive health and immune function, these chemical messengers orchestrate various aspects of your well-being. However, achieving hormonal harmony can be a delicate dance, and numerous factors in our daily lives can tip the scales in unfavorable directions.   In the pursuit of optimum health, it’s essential to recognize that your efforts might be sabotaged by common culprits known as hormone disruptors. These disruptors ..read more

A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when issues arise, they can affect your overall well-being. Poor digestion can manifest through signs such as persistent digestive discomfort, irregular bowel movements, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, bloating, and unexplained weight fluctuations.   Recognizing these indicators is crucial for addressing underlying con ..read more

  Intermittent fasting isn’t a diet.  It has nothing to do with what you eat and everything to do about when you eat. Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the self-imposed abstaining from food for a specified period.  We all do it naturally from the last calorie we take in at night to the first calorie we ingest in the morning.  There are lots of benefits to intermittent fasting.  Read on to learn more.     Intermittent Fasting Benefits: Is Intermittent Fasting Just Another Fad?   The short answer is no. Although not a lot of human studies have been done ab ..read more

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  The vagus nerve doesn’t typically get a lot of attention in conventional medicine, but it actually plays a vital role in orchestrating your body’s response to stress and inflammation. And it doesn’t stop there: The vagus nerve also influences gut health,  immune function and more! Poor vagus nerve tone can influence your overall quality of life, but it is difficult to diagnose a problem without proper knowledge of how this vital nerve functions. Let’s take a look at the role of the vagus nerve and how you can optimize your vagus nerve response.     Stress Response and the ..read more

  According to Google search statistics people are far more worried about dying from cancer than they are of dying from heart disease.  Breast cancer is searched 100x more often than heart disease. Yet in 2019 1.4% of women died of breast cancer and 30% of women died of heart disease. Heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined in both men and women.  It’s my desire to protect myself and the clients I serve from both cancer and heart disease but we can’t neglect heart health.  Maintaining heart health is vital for overall well-being and longevity. When your h ..read more

Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late.  It’s no big deal, right? WRONG!   Understanding the impact on overall health.     Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their stress each day to diminish its wear and tear on their bodies and minds.   However, most of us are not aware of how much stress is harming our health until we are diagnosed with a serious illness like heart disease.  T ..read more