My Austrian Christmas Cookie Tradition

My Austrian Christmas Cookie Tradition

As the holiday season unfolds I’m filled with gratitude and a touch of nostalgia. For years, I hesitated to share my mama’s beloved legay of Austrian Christmas cookies and love. As a functional nutrition therapist, it felt like a contradiction—celebrating rich,...
Support Your Brain and Detox this Holiday

Support Your Brain and Detox this Holiday

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and—let’s be honest—indulgence. Festive treats and cocktails add to the cheer, but also strain on your body’s detoxification systems. This can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish and mentally foggy. When your liver,...
Holiday Stress Less: Quick Tips

Holiday Stress Less: Quick Tips

Did you know your body cannot distinguish between physical and emotional/mental stress? To your body (and brain) stress is stress. One day in a frenzy of stress, I was driving to pick up my daughter from school, ran a red light and almost hit a cyclist. For days and...
Trick, Treat, Nourish: Halloween Brain Health Tips

Trick, Treat, Nourish: Halloween Brain Health Tips

This Halloween, let’s talk about something really spooky – sugar! Halloween kicks off what I think of as “sugar season”. From October through the New Year, sweet treats are everywhere. But here’s the spooky truth: too much sugar can trick your brain just as much...
Clear Your Mind: 6 Pillars to Boost Brain Health

Clear Your Mind: 6 Pillars to Boost Brain Health

In today’s world of overwhelming health advice, it can be hard to know where to start. But when it comes to brain health, you don’t need to add complexity—just listen to your body and prioritize a brain-boosting lifestyle. As a brain-focused functional nutrition...