April's Health & Wellness Blog

My journey to becoming a health coach begins with my father. My dad and I weren’t always close. He was an engineer, software developer, and entrepreneur, so he was incredibly busy, often working 70 or more hour weeks. I can still remember being a small child and longing for him to come home so I […]

Inflammation is complicated. While it’s beneficial for helping us heal when we break a bone or cut our skin, too much of it for too long, is a bad thing. Chronic inflammation, meaning occuring long term, has been linked to obesity, diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, accelerated aging and more—the list is long and varied. […]

Do you want to know a BIG secret to cleaning up your diet, eating healthier, and feeling your best from the inside out? It’s meal prep made easy! ⁠It might sound a little daunting but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, meal prepping can actually save you precious time in the end!  Let’s […]

If you eat the USDA recommended two or more servings of dairy every day, it might be affecting your skin in more ways than you recognize. Let’s discuss how dairy impacts skin health, from acne and aging to how you can use dairy to make your own skincare treatments. From lattes and ice cream to […]

We are no doubt in unprecedented times and in a place that none of us have seen in our lifetime. People are feeling a mix of emotions ranging from fear, panic, loneliness, indifference – the whole gamut. Even though we are in unchartered waters, we all want the same things – to stay healthy and […]

People often say, “You have to love yourself before you can love others.” And while you may have heard this in the context of cheesy dating advice, self-love is, in fact, a necessary step in living a happy life. It’s true that we cannot give to others that which we don’t first possess. What Is […]

Sweet tooth? I hear you! Sugar cravings can be one of the biggest roadblocks in a person’s health and wellness journey. They’re powerfully addictive. Studies have shown sugar can be as addicting as cocaine, stimulating the same brain signaling pathways that signal dopamine. And while a little extra sugar consumption may not seem like a […]

When you hear the word “detox,” does your mind automatically think about health fads like juice cleanses and fasts? If so, you’re not alone. However, there are many more ways to renew your mind, body and soul. Here are three simple steps that will help you cut through the noise and renew your whole self. […]

Nearly 70 million Americans suffer from some form of insomnia. That’s a lot! And it’s likely this epidemic stems from our inability to fully let our bodies wind down before bed. Think about it: How many nights do you lie in bed watching TV, scrolling on your phone or going over the next day’s to-dos? […]