Weighted blankets are often recommended to help with insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, stress, ADHD, autism, and sensory issues. I have a nine-year-old son, Jax, that has ADHD and some sensory processing issues, so we decided to give it a try. He experienced night terrors for a few years when…

When you see the word “investor,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of money, a shareholder, or stockbroker. Yet it’s unlikely you thought of yourself, even though your health is the most important investment of all. Technically, an investor is someone who puts…

I don’t think there is much dispute that spending time in nature is inherently good for us, but  I would personally take that notion a few steps further and say that spending time regularly in nature is life-changing! In this non-stop world we live in, taking the time…

I have struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my life and managed it as well as I thought possible, using therapeutic interventions and medication. For a long time, I had it under control. It wasn’t until I had my third child that I was hit with the big…

In my work as a Functional Medicine nurse and health coach, I routinely help my patients find hope. When someone is discouraged and I help them feel more hopeful, I know they are much more likely to get well. I always intuitively knew this was true, but what…

Grief is the intense response to losing someone you love. This life changing experience can cause a flood of emotions and you may wonder how to find the strength to move life forward. The article Coping with Loss: Bereavement and Grief, states that…