A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding Nightshades in Your Diet

Nightshades, a family of plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants, contain compounds like alkaloids, solanine, and lectins, which can trigger inflammation, digestive upset, or joint pain in sensitive individuals.

While intermittent fasting might be beneficial for some, it’s not something I’d recommend for women who are still cycling.

Let’s dive into the common causes of chronic pain with Katelyn Ivey a local Utah massage therapist!

Why you starting on your health goals in the summer is actually easier…

Want more regular periods? Try seeds!

Pelvic floor issues, particularly common around pregnancy, can significantly impact quality of life but are treatable with specialized pelvic floor therapy. Common problems include painful intercourse due to musculoskeletal changes and scar tissue from deliveries, prolapse where pelvic organs drop into the vaginal canal, diastasis recti from abdominal stretching, low back pain linked to pelvic dysfunction, and urinary stress incontinence.

As a functional medicine health coach, I am passionate about helping women achieve pregnancy and have easy periods. Coming off birth control can lead to Post-Birth Control Syndrome (PBCS), so planning ahead and giving your body enough time to adjust is crucial. Tips for preparing for pregnancy include tracking your cycle, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding harmful substances, and getting medical check-ups. The "Trimester Zero" period before conception involves preconception health checks, starting prenatal vitamins, detoxifying your environment, maintaining a healthy weight, and mental/emotional preparation. With patience and the right approach, you can enhance your fertility and set the stage for a healthy pregnancy.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing inflammation and hormone disruption. Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and depression can vary widely, making diagnosis challenging. Effective management involves lab testing, lifestyle and dietary changes, and working with a health coach to address underlying triggers and support immune balance.

Functional medicine is a holistic and integrative approach to healthcare that identifies and addresses the root causes of disease through personalized care, lab testing, and a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. By focusing on comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and lifestyle support, functional medicine helps clients achieve superior health outcomes and long-term vitality. Many clients report significant improvements in chronic conditions, overall wellness, and empowerment through education and proactive care.

Title: 5 Essential Steps for an Empowering Birth Experience

Having a positive childbirth experience can have a profound impact on new mothers. This article outlines 5 key steps to help prepare for an amazing, empowering birth.

Copper IUDs provide "hormone-free" contraception by releasing copper ions that impair sperm function. But are they truly a hormone-free option?

Let's take a look at three notorious bacterial strains that, when detected through laboratory testing, can reveal potential imbalances in your gut:

The Foundation of Leaky Gut:

Leaky Gut Syndrome is characterized by the presence of tiny holes in the walls of the intestines.