So many things have taken a toll on my body over the years. From miscarriages to divorce, uprooting my life and loss. As my weight increased I kept trying the old tried and true and it wouldn't budge. As someone that refers client s to peptide support, due to my personal genetics the most I could hope for was micro micro microdoses. Nothing that could support weight loss.  Where I had been in 2019 in terms of weight haunted me. Most importantly, I didn't want to go backwards in my health journey but the stress odd were effectively against me. I kept fearing the return of the pain and the weight that had been my past.  I started thinking about what Dr. Stacy Sims says about muscle. I am a postmenopausal woman, and I try to walk daily, lift weights a few times a week, follow a mostly vegetarian diet, have chronic fatigue, and I am focused on healthy aging. Those are all situations where creatine may offer benefits. This study ("Creatine in women's health: bridging the ga......

  The weather can be all over the place this time of year. One day feels full of energy and possibility, the next feels like a reminder that spring hasn’t completely let go. When life feels unpredictable, it’s easy for our routines, priorities, and intentions to become scattered. One small thing gets delayed, then another, and before we know it, the dominoes start falling. As we move toward July, take a moment to check in with yourself. ✨ What would you like to focus on before this month comes to a close? ✨ What needs your attention, nurturing, or completion? ✨ What habit, mindset, or practice would help you feel more grounded as a new season approaches? No matter where you live in the world, this time of year marks a transition. Seasons have a way of influencing our energy, our schedules, our relationships, and our mindfulness. They invite us to notice what is growing, what is changing, and what we may be ready to release. You don’t have to have everything figured out. Sometimes m......

April was a rollercoaster. One day I was in flow, the next I was back rewriting my capstone. That’s the reality of life sometimes, it moves, shifts, and doesn’t always follow the plan. But something became really clear to me this month that feels important to share… these small wellness moments I’ve been practicing? They’re doing more for me than I ever realized. They’re not just habits… they’re anchors. So if your days have been feeling random, rushed, or a little all over the place, here are 3 simple ways to make fitting in wellness a little easier: 1. Lower the bar (a lot). Wellness doesn’t have to be an hour workout, a perfect meal, or a full morning routine. Some days it’s a 5-minute walk. A glass of water before coffee. One deep breath before reacting. Stacy Sims says, a couple of bites of yogurt and honey right after you wake up. Small still counts. And honestly, small is what sticks. 2. Attach it to what you’re already doing. You don’t need more time, you need better placement.......

March has a reputation for being a little… chaotic. Three days ago we had monsoon rains. Two days ago we had beautiful sunny skies. Yesterday I woke up to snow. Between seasonal shifts, full schedules, and the sense that the year is suddenly speeding up, it can feel like life has entered a kind of “March Madness.” But here’s a reframe I’ve been thinking about: What if the madness is simply momentum? Spring is a natural turning point. Energy begins to rise again after winter’s slower pace. Ideas that were quietly forming start asking for attention. Goals that felt distant suddenly feel possible. We're entering the beginning of the Zodiac wheel, and that feels fresh.  I started thinking today while I was in my Tantric Yoga II class as we were talking about the Kundalini and the subtle body. I channeled in my book, Exploring Aromatherapy, "There are actually 114 chakras in the body. When we practice the postures in Sun salutation, it is designed to impact all the vital chakras an......

  Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals the body requires in small amounts, yet they play an outsized role in nearly every physiological process. They act as catalysts that allow energy production, nervous system signaling, tissue repair, and hormone regulation to occur efficiently. B-vitamins help convert food into cellular energy, while minerals like iron and magnesium support oxygen delivery and mitochondrial function, processes that directly influence stamina, cognition, and resilience. Nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, copper, and manganese contribute to collagen formation and connective tissue health, and antioxidant compounds help buffer inflammation and oxidative stress. In many ways, macronutrients provide the fuel, but micronutrients ensure that the body’s internal systems can actually use that fuel effectively. Carbohydrates are often misunderstood because highly processed sugars are mistakenly grouped together with whole, nutrient-dense sources. From a biologica......

   Longevity ...  Methylene blue is an old pharmaceutical dye that is FDA-approved for a blood disorder called methemoglobinemia, but in recent years it has gained attention in longevity . and biohacking spaces for potential mitochondrial and neuroprotective effects. While early research suggests intriguing mechanisms, most longevity claims remain experimental. The longevity mechanism people are talking about starts with mitochondrial “electron shuttling” and ATP production. One of the main reasons methylene blue attracts longevity interest is its effect on mitochondria. Research suggests MB can: Accept and donate electrons in the electron transport chain Potentially bypass damaged areas Help maintain ATP production under stress  This is why you’ll often hear claims that it: increases cellular energy improves cognitive clarity mimics aspects of calorie restriction pathways Some studies even link MB to activation of energy-regulating pathways like SIRT1, which are ass......

  Nuts all around us. You can't look for recipes without finding a big stack of recipes that use nuts as the foundation. As someone who has nut and seed allergies, I found it very frustrating. However, it turned out that it was one thing that helped me stay healthier, and protected my gut. Yes, nuts can be a healthy source of nutrients and fats. In fact I just recommended some pistachios to a client that needs some specific amino acids that they are low on. She also has some texture issues and so this was a good fit. However, it's not always great to eat a lot of nuts. It is important to remember that nuts offer that Polyunsaturated Fat, which is not always great for our cells. PUFAs (polyunsaturated fats) can result in increased membrane levels that are tied to increased chronic inflammation. The most damaging PUFAs are the processed liquid cooking oils, and not the nuts. But it's unlikely that you are going to sit down and eat a handfuls of pepitas, but you may eat a hand......