Beyond SPF - is your lotion an issue?
What skincare companies don't tell you about sunlight - mitochondria & hormones, and Methylene Blue myths busted! Even your non-SPF skincare could be disrupting sunlight signaling - and your metabolism - Let's discuss.. You moisturize, hydrate, and protect your skin....but what if the “clean” lotion you apply every morning is creating interference between the signals your skin needs to talk to your hormones? Today I'm sharing a deep dive article I wrote on this & the good news is that the...
about 4 hours ago • 3 min readThe dark side of social media...
What people don't see - an open conversation & behind the scenes look! ALSO - Birthday deal extended through tonight The dark side of social media Today I'm sharing a chat I did this week with Carrie over on Quantum Conversations about recent personal stressors, and the signs our bodies have given us to slow down. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal health, emphasizing the need to listen to one's body and make necessary adjustments.....I think a...
2 days ago • 2 min readIt's my birthday - So I am giving you a 🎁
5 Summer breakfast recipes & brand new UV lamp protocol & best practices guide (no charge). And quick birthday special for only 24 hours! A gift of thanks to you! A quick email this morning as I am going to attempt to take a day off from my phone today & celebrate my 46th year on this planet 🌞🫣.... First - I really wanted to say THANK YOU for being here! I always do my best to provide thoughtful information that is accessible to everyone. When I am sitting and writing these emails - I am...
4 days ago • 2 min readCan your sunburn start in your fridge?
The foods that help (or hurt) your UV resilience with the science to back it up. A short list of foods to keep on stock if you plan on being out in the sun this summer (and which ones to avoid) Why your skin's first defense starts on the end of your fork... Although we still have a couple weeks before we hit summer solstice - the temperature definitely feels like summer here in Georgia! I've been craving lots of tomatoes - salmon & the occasional bit of dark chocolate 🫣....and today I'll show...
7 days ago • 5 min readIs this tiny gland the missing link in chronic illness?
What blocks this gland & how this impacts the nervous system. New episode! And methylene blue is back in the headlines again 👀 The Pineal Gland, Trauma & Chronic Illness: A Missing Link? Hope your Friday is off to an awesome start! To kick off the weekend I wanted to share this really fascinating episode I did with Agricultural Scientist and Naturopathic Doctor Veronica Leslie Panagopoulos about the pineal gland - trauma and chronic illness. As I mentioned in Wednesday's deep dive email about...
9 days ago • 3 min readYou've been warned about sunlight - but not supplements
The truth about vitamin D in pill form (beyond just adding K2 & magnesium) - what you need to know so you can make the best decision to optimize your health Why low vitamin D is a symptom you can't always fix with a pill... Sunlight is a hot topic right now in the alternative wellness space, and since 2020 more and more people are talking about the importance of vitamin D when it comes to everything from metabolism to chronic illness to longevity. But what if it wasn't as simple as popping a...
11 days ago • 9 min readThe science of summer metabolism
Use June to your advantage! Your hormones just entered summer mode (here's what that means & how to work with it) It's June 2nd - Your body just entered summer mode (did you?)... Here's something I never knew before I started using Circadian Biology as a major tool (and cornerstone) for my health.....Your biology actually shifts every season! That means that your gut - thyroid - metabolism & hormones are actually slightly different depending on the season (click on each hyperlinked item to...
13 days ago • 5 min read“Normal” Labs, Clean Diets & Still Can’t Lose Weight?
Here’s Why.....AND giveaway on low toxin home care products - details inside 🧼 This has been popping into my inbox A TON lately... Let’s have a real conversation - because this comes up every day in my DMs, private community and client sessions: “I eat clean, I’ve done everything…but I still can’t lose weight.” “My labs are ‘normal’ but I feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and I want to dive deeper into this today's newsletter. Keep reading for...
15 days ago • 4 min readThis new study breaks the laws of thermodynamics....
How sunlight shatters the "calorie model" - AND giveaway on low toxin home care products - details inside 🧼 New Research Shows UV Light Increases Food Intake - But Prevents Fat Gain I hope you are having a good week far! I wanted to share this study with you as I thought it could brighten your week 🌞😉. We’ve been taught for decades that weight loss is all about “calories in vs. calories out.” But what if your light environment mattered AS MUCH as your macros? Keep reading for the details on...
18 days ago • 2 min read🌞Can a tan boost your metabolism?🌞
No such thing as a healthy tan? Let's talk about this....and Memorial Day Specials inside on a few of my favorite things! No such thing as a healthy tan? Melanin and metabolism: the science Happy Memorial Day (if you observe this)! In the US this is the official start of summer, so on today's deep dive - I wanted to explore melanin, metabolism & if there is such a thing as "safe tanning".... Before we jump into that deep dive - there are a few Memorial Day Deals happening now! 🚨 (only 15...
20 days ago • 5 min read