Back in college, it took a lot to really fatigue my muscles. The trainer at UO could get me there, but on my own it usually meant 5–7 mile runs before I felt that satisfying soreness. These days? A half-mile run with a stroller can do me in. (The toddler likes speed.) Different body, different…
Most of us think about hydration like filling up a glass of water. But inside your body, hydration is more like a river system — carrying nutrients, flushing out waste, keeping cells bathed in the fluid they need to function. When that river slows to a trickle? Everything else suffers. Digestion backs up. Blood sugar…
If protein is the bricks of your body, fatty acids are the mortar. They’re what hold your hormones, brain, and cell membranes together. Without them, communication breaks down. Think of it like trying to run Wi-Fi on a frayed cable — the signal won’t hold. I’ve lived this. When I was eating “clean vegan” years…
I’ve never thought of stress as “just in my head.” I’ve always felt it in my body — the racing heart, the tight chest, the way it steals my sleep. Maybe I’m just a sensitive soul despite being a Cadbury egg (hard shell, gooey center). Either way, my body made it clear: stress is physical.…
For years I thought sleep was optional — a luxury for people with fewer kids, lighter to-do lists, and more margin. Coffee was my stand-in. But here’s the truth: sleep isn’t optional. It’s the body’s most advanced healing therapy. Without it, even the cleanest food and best supplements can only get you so far. 1.…
Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. It’s the rhythm section of your body’s orchestra. When it’s steady, everything else sounds right. When it’s all over the place, hormones, energy, and mood crash like a garage band with no drummer. I learned this the hard way: one “healthy” smoothie for breakfast and I’d be hangry and…
Minerals are like Wi-Fi for your body. When the signal’s strong, everything runs smoothly. When it’s weak, systems lag, freeze, or crash altogether. For years, I kept trying to “upgrade my router” with expensive supplements, but it wasn’t until I re-mineralized that my body’s operating system actually came back online. 1. Why stress, mono-crop farming,…
I used to think I needed more coffee to wake up. Turns out, what I needed was protein. When I started drinking water and eating protein before coffee, it was like flipping a switch — no more jittery cortisol crash by 10 a.m. Your latte isn’t breakfast. Protein is the real reset button. 1. Why…
I’ve never been much for empty calories. Even before I studied nutrition, I was drawn to foods that actually did somethingfor my body — butter, eggs, salmon, vegetables straight from the garden. But here’s the twist: I’ve also been a clean-eating vegan three different times in my life. And all three times, my health tanked. Why?…
Digestion isn’t glamorous. It’s not the sexy part of wellness. Nobody brags about stomach acid or bile flow at dinner parties. But here’s the truth: digestion is the front door to healing. If that door doesn’t open, nothing else gets in. I learned this the hard way. For years, I was eating the cleanest food…