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Comprehensive Postpartum Support: Nutrition, Supplements, and Wellness for New Mothers
Postpartum Support The postpartum period brings major changes. Emotionally, physically, and mentally, your body needs focused care and...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 76 min read


Sudden Crashing Fatigue in Females: What It Means and How to Fix It
Sudden Crashing Fatigue You’re going through your day, and suddenly it hits. A wave of exhaustion that seems to come out of nowhere. Your...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 47 min read


Can Probiotics Affect Your Period?
Are you struggling with irregular periods, heavy periods, or even absence of periods? If so, it's likely that your hormone levels are off.

Jessica Meyers
Jul 245 min read


Functional Medicine: Changing the Landscape of Medical Care
In recent years, functional medicine has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare—one that shifts the focus from...

Jessica Meyers
May 224 min read


What Is the DUTCH Hormone Test? Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
Hormones are the body’s messengers. They whisper instructions to everything from your metabolism and mood to your sleep and fertility....

Jessica Meyers
May 135 min read


Getting off the Sugar Crash Roller Coaster: A Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention
According to The National Diabetes Statistics Report led by the Center for Disease Control in 2020, more than 1 in 10 Americans currently...

Jessica Meyers
Sep 16, 20229 min read


Are You Suffering from Hormonal Imbalance?
Hormones play an essential role in maintaining our quality of life, health and our longevity. Acting as transmitters traveling from the...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 30, 20224 min read


The 5 P's of Detox (and why I need yoga)
Breaking a sweat, breathwork, and mindfulness are probably the most difficult pieces of the wellness puzzle for me. Fellow academic...

Jessica Meyers
Mar 1, 20223 min read


How to Reduce Body Pain Naturally with These 5 Herbs
How often do you have to reach for the Tylenol or Advil because of a migraine, stomach aches, or sore joints and muscles? Taking these...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 18, 20214 min read


Top 5 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Health
Top 5 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Health Living out a healthy lifestyle isn't as complicated as it's made out to be. Simple swaps and...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 11, 20214 min read


Could Your Coffee Be Making You Sick?
The smell of coffee filling your home is often the motivation you need to get out of bed in the morning. It's your daily ritual whether...

Jessica Meyers
Aug 4, 20214 min read


Your Guide to Choosing Binders for Detoxification Support
We are all bombarded by toxic chemicals every day. Heavy metals, pesticides, molds, and even viruses and infections, even if we try our...

Jessica Meyers
Jul 28, 20215 min read


Why Apple Cider Vinegar is the One Superfood You Need in Your Diet Now
It seems like the internet raves over a new “superfood” every week. But this is one superfood I stand by...Apple cider vinegar! You'll...

Jessica Meyers
Jul 21, 20214 min read


The Healing Power of the Breath
Breathing is something we do every single day without thinking about it. So, you’re saying this has healing powers? Not so quick. The...

Jessica Meyers
Jul 13, 20215 min read


5 Intermittent Fasting Myths Busted
Intermittent fasting “fad” is in one day and out the next. What’s the real deal with intermittent fasting? Is it just a fad or is it...

Jessica Meyers
Jun 30, 20215 min read


5 Top Free Health Hacks: Health hack #5 surprises people!
Becoming healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. You can incorporate simple and FREE health hacks into your daily routine to...

Jessica Meyers
Jun 23, 20214 min read


5 Tips on How to Improve Heart Rate Variability
Wondering what heart rate variability can tell you about your health? First off, let's talk about what heart rate variability is and then...

Jessica Meyers
Jun 16, 20214 min read


How to Heal the Gut Naturally
Want to know the secret on how to heal your gut naturally? You’re in the right place. Today I’m chatting about what can cause gut issues,...

Jessica Meyers
Jun 9, 20214 min read


Herbs for the Bedroom: 3 Best Libido Boosting Herbs
Is your peak sex life behind you? In your 20's you couldn’t get enough, but now it seems like sex is something you need to check off the...

Jessica Meyers
Jun 2, 20215 min read


Negative Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke: What we can learn from firefighter data
Last year satellite images showed a massive smoke cloud covering all of California. This year is going to be no exception. If you live on...

Jessica Meyers
May 26, 20214 min read
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