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Homemade Chai Concentrate

If we haven’t met yet, I’m a HUGE fan of tea. There are so many reasons why I drink tea almost every day. We live in a world that can be so toxic and polluted and I’m all for doing everything we can to combat the external stressors we’re exposed to everyday! Because it’s full of powerful antioxidants, tea is a great way to offset some of that stress, and offers many other health benefits for your mind and body.I love tea in all its forms - from the simple beauty of a perfectly steeped cup, to more “decadent” concoctions like a creamy chai tea latte.[...]

Health & Nutrition, Recipes & Videos

Pumpkin Pecan Snack Cake

Fall is baking season, and my favorite time of year. Since pumpkin is one of the prominent stars of the show right now, I decided to whip up something simple and lightly sweet to celebrate the change of seasons that wasn’t a pumpkin pie… Enter: Pumpkin Pecan Snack Cake. One of the great things about pumpkin is that its flavor not only makes things taste delicious — including cookies, muffins, breads, and lattes — but pumpkins, like most winter squashes, are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! Most parts of a pumpkin are edible, and each p[...]

Health & Nutrition

Is Collagen The Solution to Leaky Gut?

Collagen has become a popular supplement in recent years, and is one of my favorite supplements to use daily both for myself and for my clients who are dealing with gut issues. But does it really work and should you be taking it if you have gut issues? The short answer is yes, with a few contraindications that I’ll share with you in a little bit. But first, let’s talk about what leaky gut is and what collagen actually does in your body. What is Leaky Gut? By now, almost everyone has heard of leaky gut. And if you experience digestive or health issues,[...]

Health & Nutrition

Candida: What You Need to Know

Candida and candidiasis have been pop phrases in the natural health space for at least a couple of decades. Even I have fallen victim to the fear that comes with self diagnosing a candida infection and then trying to treat it on your own! All the information out there can be overwhelming, so I want to clear the air about candida infections – common candida infection symptoms, what kinds of tests you can use to get clear results (because self diagnosing is not the way to go), and some dietary tips to get you started on your healing journey. What is Candida?[...]

Health & Nutrition, Recipes & Videos, Supplements

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (and How to Make ACV Gummies at Home)

The benefits of Apple cider vinegar are plenty, and this pungent liquid has been used for centuries as a folk and home remedy. The good news is that now we actually have science to back up the purported benefits so we can use it with confidence. The bad news is that most people can’t tolerate the taste of simply drinking it, so they miss out on all the amazing benefits of ACV! Luckily, there are many other options these days to get in a daily dose of apple cider vinegar like capsules (I personally love this brand) and gummies. Store bought ACV gummies often h[...]

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Causes and Natural Cures for Your Constipation

One question I get all of the time is, “Kelsey, why can’t I poop?!” Constipation is a pretty common problem. Up to 33% of adults experience constipation, with that number increasing with age. If you have fewer than 3 bowel movements a week, or if you have pain or difficulty when you do have a bowel movement, keep reading. For most people constipation rarely causes complications other than being temporarily uncomfortable, but people with long-term constipation can develop: Hemorrhoids (piles) Anal fissures, or tears in the intestinal lining from[...]

Health & Nutrition, Recipes & Videos

Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Compote⁣

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I say it can also be the most delicious! Whether it's having a solid, healthy breakfast to start the day or making breakfast for dinner, breakfast foods are one of the best food groups I did so many tests to finally get a good paleo-friendly, gluten-free pancake recipe that's ACTUALLY fluffy, and this is the winner right here! Since perfecting these, I’ve made these pancakes on a regular basis and I’m pretty sure it’s going to remain a weekend breakfast staple for a long time to come.[...]

Health & Nutrition

What is the Paleo Diet?

Is the Paleo Diet just the latest passing fad? Or is it the ultimate nutrition program we should all be following? With a name as old as the cavemen, it’s easy to understand why the Paleo Diet could just be the best thing since sliced bread. But with so many food fads coming and going over the years, what is this one really about? So, What Is The Paleo Diet? The Paleo Diet is based on the idea that our bodies developed to digest and benefit from certain foods, and not others. Specifically, our bodies were developed to digest foods that were available to us[...]

Health & Nutrition, Supplements

How To Improve Gut Health Without Supplements

One question I get all the time is if it’s possible to improve gut health without supplements. My answer is always this: I absolutely love using supplements, but you don’t have to! While supplements can help support your health, they might not always be an option. here are some of my best tips for how to improve your gut health without using supplements. Actually Chew Your Food! If you want to improve your gut health without supplements you have to start by improving your digestion. And one of the best ways to do this is to simply chew your food[...]

Health & Nutrition

5 Common Leaky Gut Symptoms

You may have heard the catchphrase “leaky gut”, but what does it mean and why does it matter? First, it’s important to know that gut health is vital to your overall health, so poor gut health, including leaky gut, may be the culprit in any number of symptoms or ailments you experience in your body. Due to a variety of reasons – the standard american diet, conventional farming, environmental factors, and more – our digestive systems have a lot to handle. In a healthy gut, the tight junctions between the epithelial cells in your intestinal lining[...]

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