Heart Health: A hot topic that tends to come up especially in the month of February perhaps more in the way of "my heart sings" or "my heart is broken" with that sweetheart of a holiday Valentine's Day. The truth is, our heart is affected in so many ways...
Heart Health: A hot topic that tends to come up especially in the month of February perhaps more in the way of "my heart sings" or "my heart is broken" with that sweetheart of a holiday Valentine's Day. The truth is, our heart is affected in so many ways...
It can be so hard to figure out what type of exercise is right for you, and to make the most of your time in the gym! From gentle practices like restorative yoga, to high intensity interval training, the options are endless, and can seem overwhelming. Here are 4 tips to help decide which type of exercise is right for you, and to maximize the benefits to moving your body!
The sugar and breads, dairy and corn increase inflammation wreaking havoc on our systems and in the process can decrease the function of your immune system creating a lot of symptoms and making your body more vulnerable to getting sick. So…what do you do? Our immune system is there to support us especially when we take time to support it! Don’t fret…Here are 10 Tips, Tricks and Recipes
The digestive tract is one of the most crucial aspects to one's health. Gut health links to the immune system (80% of the immune system is built in the gut), brain health, neurotransmitter (think feel-good hormones) creation, and more! Did you know that common conditions such as: allergies, eczema, anxiety, and even depression can be linked back to gut health? I often say, if I could support 1 body system on EVERYONE it would be the gut! Here are 3 simple ways to boost your gut health, naturally!
Here at Be Optimal, we see many women who are experiencing hormonal imbalances. The hormonal system of the body is a delicate system, that is very sensitive to stressors whether they be environmental, dietary, or common stressors of our modern world. Many times, women have had their hormone levels assessed, and told that they are “normal” however symptoms still persist. Wondering if you’ve got a hormonal imbalance? Keep reading!
Allergies are such a common health issue, and while it may not seem serious, it affects so many people's lives (and their ability to enjoy the outdoors). In light of being in “allergy season,” I thought it would be beneficial to provide some tips + tricks to help you move through allergy season with more ease.
Over the past year, mental health has been top of mind for many all across the world. With stressors of our modern world + a global pandemic, people have seen how important it is to make sure we are not only healthy physically, but mentally as well. In this blog, learn about the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how you can support improved mental health naturally.
We are so often asked what to buy at the store, where to start and how to cook a meal easily for just you or the whole family to prevent the need to prepare additional meals. We pride ourselves in helping people find ways for the WHOLE family to be eating healthfully without even knowing it because it tastes so good!
If you need lunch and dinner ideas along with a helpful shopping list based on some of our favorite items from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods…you’re in the right place! Get started on your health journey now!
Do you have symptoms that bother you and you don’t really know WHY you have them? Symptoms that nobody can really figure out? Have you ever wondered if you have certain food sensitivities or intolerances? Underlying food sensitivities and intolerances are so common and can contribute to a plethora of symptoms.
Our feet are our foundation. Much like the foundation of a building, our feet need to be solid and balanced in order for the rest of the body to follow suite. Did you know, there are 26 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the feet? WOW! Check out these 5 tips to keep your feet as functional as possible and pain free!
STRESSED backwards = DESSERTS…anyone relate? 2020 brought on a lot of stress in one way or another and one of the first places we go when we feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed out is to EAT…usually processed + easy-to-grab foods. Are you one of those people? Have you lost yourself and/or put on extra weight? Are you feeling overwhelmed + disconnected and want to start off 2021 feeling better, more centered, focused and grounded in the healthier version of you? Believe me, we get it! The pattern is common and we have some solutions.
Year after year with winter upon us, we are inundated with talk of the “Flu Season” and all the people getting sick. Clinically, we see this starting with Halloween and people losing themselves in candy eating then moving into Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year’s celebration. Before you know it, you’ve consumed enough sugar for 12 people (in all of its forms - breads, cookies, pies, pastas, candy, etc), can’t fit as well into your clothing, feel older and achy and then try to dig deep to find motivation to get yourself out of the hole and back to health come the New Year. Sound familiar? Don’t fret. I have 10 + tips and tricks to keep it fun while supporting you…
This month, we decided to focus on how women can be in a space of preventative care! Because less than 1% of disease is truly genetic, we can absolutely change our environment and drastically reduce the chances of ending up with a chronic disease. Even though this month is focused on women's health, all of these tips apply to men, too! This month, I'll break up ways to prevent dis-ease into 3 categories: structural, chemical, and emotional!
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