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Skin Care is Self-Care: Here’s Why You Need to Take Care of Your Body’s Natural Filter (Plus, How to Do It)

Skin Care is Self-Care: Here’s Why You Need to Take Care of Your Body’s Natural Filter (Plus, How...

Raise your hand if you think of skin care as a form of self-care.  If your hand is up, that’s awesome. You’re right on the money.  If your hand is not up, let’s have a heart-to-heart about why taki...

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Loathe Plain Water? Give These Hydration Helpers A Try

Loathe Plain Water? Give These Hydration Helpers A Try

As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve heard every reason in the book why someone might not be able to get in their recommended ounces of water each day.  “I’m too busy,” “I forget,” and the oh-so-common, ...

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6 Ways to Get the Best Night’s Sleep You’ve Ever Had

6 Ways to Get the Best Night’s Sleep You’ve Ever Had

I know we hear people talk all the time about the importance of self-care — and they’re right! If you don’t take care of yourself, nobody else is going to, and your body is going to suffer for it. ...

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Why Salt and Sugar Play a Massive Role in Your Beauty Routine

Why Salt and Sugar Play a Massive Role in Your Beauty Routine

What’s your go-to late-night snack? Is it sweets — maybe a homemade cookie or a scoop of ice cream? Or is it something a bit saltier, like popcorn or potato chips?  Whichever one you choose, I have...

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8 Proven Tips to Get Rid of Bad Gut Bacteria

8 Proven Tips to Get Rid of Bad Gut Bacteria

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again and again: health (and illness) starts in your gut. If you have poor gut health, you’ll experience anything from wrinkled skin, to weight gain, to low m...

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Protect Your Microbiome, so It Can Protect YOU!

Protect Your Microbiome, so It Can Protect YOU!

Did you know that there’s an entire universe inside you? Well, it’s true! I’m talking about your gut microbiome—the universe of microbes that live in your intestinal tract. Researchers are discover...

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Best Supplements for Crepey Skin: Achieve Glowing Radiance

Best Supplements for Crepey Skin: Achieve Glowing Radiance

People sometimes say to me, “You have such great skin—you must have terrific genes!” But trust me: It’s not the genes. I work at it. It’s true that I inherited a nice Italian complexion. (Thanks, m...

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Why You Need Prebiotics and Probiotics for Healthy Gut

Why You Need Prebiotics and Probiotics for Healthy Gut

As a naturopathic doctor, I see lots of people who are overweight, tired, and sick. Instead of offering these people pills or surgery, I give them this advice: Start treating your gut right! Your g...

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How To Get Healthy Skin Inside and Out

How To Get Healthy Skin Inside and Out

Would you believe me if I said healthy skin starts from within? Well, it’s true! Just like every other organ in your body, your skin needs a steady stream of nutrients to thrive. And to look and fe...

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