Don’t Forget the Adrenals: The Thyroid-Adrenal Connection When addressing thyroid health, it’s crucial not to overlook the adrenal glands. These two systems are intricately connected, working together to regulate energy, metabolism, and stress responses. If your thyroid isn’t functioning well, your adrenals may also be struggling—and vice versa. This dynamic relationship means that supporting… Read More >

 Thyroid Health: Getting Your Vitality Back with a Smarter Approach Let’s face it—when it comes to thyroid health, most people feel lost. This little gland does some heavy lifting, from keeping our energy steady to helping us feel mentally balanced. Yet, like hormone and adrenal health, it’s one of the most misunderstood areas of… Read More >

Roasted Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables with Rosemary and Sage Recipe Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges… Read More >

 Did You Know That You Can Boost Your Thyroid Function with Progesterone? When it comes to thyroid health, most people focus on nutrients like iodine, selenium, and zinc, or lifestyle habits like stress management and exercise. But there’s a lesser-known hormone that plays a critical role in supporting thyroid function: progesterone. While progesterone is… Read More >

Golden Turmeric Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Thyme Recipe Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne… Read More >

 Hypothyroidism: The Silent Epidemic Here’s something you may not know: by the time we hit 60, up to 70–80% of people experience some level of low thyroid function. Yes, you read that right. Fatigue, sudden weight gain, dry skin—these aren’t just “normal” signs of aging. They’re red flags for potential thyroid issues. But too… Read More >

 Nearly every cell in your body has receptors for T3 (triiodothyronine), the active form of thyroid hormone. This extensive distribution of T3 receptors on virtually every cell in your body, highlights its critical role in regulating essential functions across various organs and tissues. From your metabolism and cardiovascular health to brain function and mood… Read More >

Fennel Apple Salad with Walnuts Recipe Ingredients 3 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 1/3 cup Fennel Fronds 1 Granny apple and 1 Pink Lady/ Gala Apple, halved and cored, thinly sliced 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 5 oz baby arugula 3 ounces parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler 3 Tbsp lemon… Read More >

Exactly What Nutrients Do You Need to Support Thyroid T4 to T3 Conversion? Thyroid health is complex, but at its core, the conversion of T4 (thyroxine) into T3 (triiodothyronine) is the key to unlocking your body’s energy and metabolism. While T4 is the inactive form of thyroid hormone, T3 is the active hormone that drives… Read More >

Join me as I help cut through the myths surrounding gut health and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) as a guest on the Vibrant Wellness podcast. I advocate for a ‘less is more’ approach in diagnosis and treatment of SIBO, challenging the norm of restrictive diets and aggressive treatments. Digestive disorders, including SIBO, often intertwine… Read More >