Any good story stars both a hero and a villain. In the story of our hormones, estrogen is typically that villain. From estrogen-sensitive breast cancers, to estrogen dominance that can cause debilitating periods, it definitely deserves some flack. However, estrogen plays a huge role in your health. There are many, many things that estrogen does… Read More
We’ve all been there: You’re coming off of a busy work day where you didn’t feel like you had a chance to breathe, let alone sit down, and you’re totally spent. But, nagging at you is the fact that you didn’t get a workout in this morning. So do you succumb to the exhaustion and… Read More
It can be easy to dismiss your fatigue and make excuses for why you can’t function throughout the day. At first, you may just decide that you’re overworked and try to go to bed earlier, stop eating carbs or drink more coffee—and those may have helped give you more energy! But then, 2 p.m. hits,… Read More
It’s HERE. Spring has finally sprung in Minneapolis, and that means it’s patio season. Restaurants across the Twin Cities are opening their decks, patios and outdoor seating to the public, and now’s the time to take advantage. But what if you’re on a specific meal plan? Or you’re watching your sugar intake? You can still… Read More
Did you know the connection between your gut and your brain is not a one-way street? If you’ve ever felt really anxious and then got nauseas or had some ‘butterflies,’ you are probably connecting the dots that what your brain experiences, your gut feels. The same happens in reverse. Have you ever eaten something that… Read More