Breastfeeding was hard for me. But once I started exclusively pumping I was able to use a few simple tricks to increase my supply. My little guy was hungry from day one, and my supply was always all over the place. I either had too much and would make him gag and spit up during feedings. Or I didn’t have enough and he would get so frustrated, making the whole breastfeeding experience not enjoyable for either of us. Those constant ups and downs, along with some other factors, led me to stop breastfeeding when he was about 7 weeks old. At that point, I was so burnt out that I was okay with just ..read more

Did you know that SIBO could actually be causing your acne? The gut and our skin health are very closely linked. So much so that I’ve even heard acne referred to as “a disease of the gastrointestinal tract.” If you’re struggling with your skin health, especially with acne, know that you’re not alone. When my gut health was at its worst, my skin was struggling too. Many people with gut issues also deal with skin issues like acne. Our skin is really just a mirror into the health of our entire body. And when it comes to acne, it very often points to an imbalance in gut bacteria like SIBO. While g ..read more

Did you know that there is an intimate link between your skin health and your gut health? Yes, here is yet another body system that is impacted by the health of your gut. More and more research is coming out about how our gut health is impacting the health of the rest of our body. Terms like the “gut-brain” axis are becoming more common as we try to understand the connection between our digestive system, microbiome, and our mental health and wellbeing. And the connection between our skin health and our gut health is no different. The gut-skin axis is a term used to describe the intimate relati ..read more

Baby Elias is here! This sweet little guy made his way earthside in such an amazing way, and with a labor that could not be any more different from the one I experienced almost two years ago with his brother. Just like my last pregnancy, I had to be induced early due to gestational hypertension. But that is where the similarities end between my second labor and delivery and my first. This was such a healing, redemptive experience for me, and I am beyond grateful that I got to experience Elias’ birth the way that I did. I had always wanted to experience labor without pain medicine, but because ..read more

Whether you’re eating gluten-free because you have an autoimmune disease, or because you have a gluten sensitivity, staying strictly gluten-free can be an important but difficult task. Gluten can be hiding in far more foods than you may expect. And to be successful in this lifestyle, you need to be vigilant regarding everything you put into your mouth, not just the obvious offenders like bread and pasta. I’ve been gluten-free for over eight years at this point. And while I’ve made my fair share of mistakes along the way, I’ve learned so much in my gluten-free journey that I want to share with ..read more

If you’ve been treating your SIBO for some time now without any real results, you might need to take a step back and try these four big tips before starting your next round of SIBO treatment. SIBO is notoriously difficult to get rid of. And, unfortunately, that’s likely because most practitioners are stopping at just treating the overgrowth. When in reality, there is so much more work that needs to be done under the surface to make SIBO treatment successful. In this blog post you’ll learn: If you’re a good candidate for trying these four steps before your next SIBO treatment The four steps ..read more

Cleaning your home is no fun. And it becomes even less enjoyable when what you’re cleaning with is full of toxic chemicals that can potentially harm your health. When I started diving into living a less toxic life, switching out my cleaning products was not at the top of my list. Safer, less toxic cleaning products are expensive. And I much rather wanted to spend my money on fun swaps, like my non-toxic makeup routine. But, when I started digging into the details about the cleaning products on the market, and how simple it is to make your own safe cleaners, the switch became much easier. In th ..read more

I recently completed my certification in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), and I’ve been getting a ton of questions asking for my experience and a review of the program. So here it is! (SEPTEMBER 2022 UPDATE: Since I am now over a year removed from completing my training and am now running a thriving one-on-one practice, I’ve added some insights here to help you get a feel for how FDN is serving me as a practicing nutrition practitioner.) Overall, I enjoyed my time studying in the FDN program. The course is jam packed with so much anatomy and physiology along with essential training on in ..read more

If you’re dealing with gut symptoms it’s likely that you’re also struggling with healing any food sensitivities that may have popped up. You’re not alone in this. Food sensitivities are an extremely common complaint whenever there is any sort of gut infection or imbalance going on. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be stuck avoiding your favorite foods and surviving on a restricted diet forever! There are some simple steps you can take to heal your food sensitivities now and keep them away in the future. In this blog post, we’re going to dive into all things food sensitivities. This is so you ..read more

Ya’ll we are a week away from the start of the holidays in 2020 and it is a serious understatement to say that I’m ready. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (well, because food) and this year it just seems even sweeter. This is also my first Thanksgiving cooking by myself. And my first Thanksgiving with a baby. But I’m not letting that deter me and I’m 100% going all out as usual. So, if you’re looking for some Thanksgiving inspiration, here’s what I’m planning on making. I eat mostly Paleo, or what I like to call “gluten free real food” in my normal day-to-day life. But for Thanksgiving I te ..read more