Many parents don’t discuss their child’s bedwetting openly due to their own or their child’s shame. If your fully potty-trained child wets the bed, read on for some insights on root causes and solutions. Keep in mind that some wet nights are normal in toddlers and...

This post focuses closely on thyroid health. It offers tips for the care of this important gland, which regulates metabolism, weight and much more. Meet Your Thyroid Gland The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. The word thyroid comes...

Laundry Detergents Doing laundry is all about cleaning our clothes, right? Unfortunately, many products on the market today are a source of toxic exposure for humans, pets and the environment. This post covers detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener and dry cleaning....

Are you ready to switch to less-toxic body care but don’t know where to start? Here are some basic resources and tips I’ve put together for you. Please note that I have no affiliation with any of the brands or products mentioned in the post. Non-toxic body care is...

Budgeting for non-toxic home and body care products can be a challenge, at least at first. For optimal health results, you’ll want to ensure that your home and body care products are in line with your health goals. It’s true that a complete overhaul of your home and...

How often do you feel stress in relation to food? You’re not alone! Our culture sends us very mixed messages about nutrition and health, not to mention body image! As a nutritional therapist, one of my tasks is guiding you toward balance. This means nourishing your...

If you or someone you care for has been told they have osteopenia or osteoporosis, you're not alone. Osteoporotic fractures affect roughly one in two women and one in five men over age 50 (1). The good news is that nutrition, exercise, gut health, and smart medical...

We’ve all been on a diet at least once in our lifetime. But would you be able to define the word “diet” without a dictionary or an online search? The word has ancient Greek roots (diaita) that refer to lifestyle habits (including nutrition). The term passed from Greek...

Recently, several clients have asked me what they can do before conception and during pregnancy to prevent autism in their children. This is such an important question that warrants further discussion. This post summarizes what I’ve learned and seen along the way...