This post is sponsored by iHerb, but all thoughts and opinions are of course my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Body Unburdened and make the work I do possible! It’s all in the gut. Everywhere I look, it seems like more and more science is pointing to the importance of gut health in just about all…
I spent the majority of my life suffering from digestive issues. … issues that I thought were totally normal. No, really: I literally thought that everyone was walking around politely holding in their gas even though it sent shooting pains through their stomach, that everyone went days and days without going #2, that everyone would suddenly break out into sweats…
A superfood for your skin that’s been dubbed “Better than Botox”? It’s a bold assertion, I know! But in other words: gelatin helps keep skin smooth and youthful without any injections and potentially harmful side effects. PLUS it’s a great single-ingredient source of extra protein and works wonders for the gut (and we know that gut health is everything when…
Proper hydration is key for a healthy body. But how much water do we really need? Is it the same for us all? What about diuretics and electrolytes? We’re constantly being told to “drink more water!” but how much do we really need? The more nutritional therapy clients I work with, the more I realize most of us do water…
Salad Dressing is last thing you’d expect to have unhealthy ingredients in it, right? I mean after all, it’s salad dressing. SALAD. That stuff that people eat to get healthy. That plate full of veggies with other some other healthy stuff tossed on top like sunflower seeds, strawberries, or quinoa. While it may be counterintuitive it at first, most salad…
Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. (Do you think this has made lunch and dinner jealous!?) It’s been said to jumpstart metabolism and has been shown time and again to not only aid weight loss but also help maintaining that weight loss. Yet about 10% of the US population skips out on breakfast….
Warm lemon and cayenne pepper water is touted as a detoxifying and metabolism-boosting natural remedy. Why? Does it actually work? And do you need to do some drastic “cleanse” to get all of the benefits? (Spoiler: NOPE!) Let’s take a closer look… I want to be clear upfront: no, this is absolutely NOT a post about a cleanse where all…
Ooh ah, vacation! I’ll be heading out on one of these soon and I’m SOOOOO excited. Because… vacation. Really, need I say more!? But vacation can take its toll since it pulls us out of our normal routine. And while yes, that is half the fun, it can also sometimes leave us feeling less than our best. The indulgent dinners and sugary…
“I’m sorry for what I said when I was hungry.” You’ve probably noticed this quote plastered on all sorts of products, from T-shirts and coffee mugs to bumper stickers. “Hanger” or being “hangry” has definitely become a popular saying in recent years. If you haven’t heard of it before, maybe you’ve experienced it… hang·er ˈhaNGər/ noun 1. The irrational state of anger induced…
Are you riding the blood sugar roller coaster? Do you: Crave sweets A LOT? Depend on coffee for energy? Get “hangry” or irritable when meals are missed or delayed? Feel light-headed, get shaky or the jitters, have brain fog if meals are missed or delayed? If yes, then your blood sugar levels are likely imbalanced — going through a series of unhealthy…
Detoxification is absolutely critical for good health. Fortunately, our bodies know how to detox. They were built to detox just like they were built to breathe and eat. But there’s no doubt about it: we’re exposed to more toxins now than ever before thanks to modern industry and pollution. And so it’s pretty darn easy for our body’s natural detoxification pathways to…
Olive oil is one of the healthiest sources of dietary fat. Mostly comprised of monounsaturated fats, olive oil is packed with protective and anti-aging antioxidants, including vitamin E. It’s also been shown to reduce inflammation. Related Post: Which Fats are Healthy? Related Post: Why Fat is a Necessary Part of a Healthy Diet But the olive oil industry is straight up shady! It’s…
I’m just going to cut to the chase here: canola oil is NOT healthy. Yet it’s touted as one of the healthiest oils! Really, nothing makes me want to SCREAM like reading a “healthy” recipe that calls for canola oil. Nooooooooo! I instantly have to close the browser and walk away. Canola oil has especially been lauded as heart-healthy since it’s…
Your liver is one hardworking hustler of an organ. It filters 1.4 liters of blood a minute, removing potentially toxic substances and pathogens It creates bile to break down fats, allowing the body to assimilate the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K It manages day-to-day blood sugar regulation It produces hormones and has the job of conjugating or deconjugating hormones…
Have you ever heard of the “Master Cleanse”? It involves drinking warm lemon and cayenne pepper water for a few days to promote rapid detoxification and weight loss. I’m not going to lie: this doesn’t sound like much fun to me! At all. Not only that, but it’s actually quite a drastic cleanse for most people to undertake. Really only those individuals…
Your liver does SO MUCH. It is responsible for over 500 functions, including fighting off infection, manufacturing hormones, controlling blood sugar, helping blood to clot, and neutralizing toxins. (No biggie.) Some other fun facts: The liver is the human body’s second largest organ after the skin The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself (this is why it’s possible for…
When you think of dietary fiber… I bet you think of two things: #1: processed diet and “health” food products like breakfast bars and cereals that scream “LOADED WITH FIBER” on the box (and typically aren’t very tasty) #2: yes, just that — a satisfying, solid, dependable number #2 And while fiber certainly does keep us regular and feeling full (which is why it’s…
Ever wondered why grass-fed beef is healthier? It’s more than just how the cows are raised. Let’s take a look! When it comes to eating healthy, you’ve probably heard the old saying ‘you are what you eat’. But what about what your food ate? We’re aware of the devastating effects an unnatural diet has on human health (the Standard American…
Coconut milk is an absolutely deee-licious non-dairy alternative. It’s a staple in my kitchen, where I primary use it for chia pudding. Which I’m very into. Yes, I make so much chia pudding that I consider coconut milk a staple. Unfortunately, most store-bought coconut milks are filled with some questionable additives. One of the most offensive: carrageenan. A Little Reminder About…
Turmeric has been playing a big role in my life as of late. I start each day with it as a new addition to my warm lemon and cayenne pepper water and even smear it on my face as a DIY all-natural antioxidant turmeric face mask. Gotta love a multi-purpose product! Especially when they’re so jam-packed with nutritional goodness as…
Coconut oil is the duct tape of the natural health world. We use it to condition our hair, help speed the healing of wounds, wash and moisturize our faces, and cook our food (it is first and foremost a food product after all). Coconut oil can even aid weight loss. Now I don’t commonly focus on weight loss here on…
Now I want to be clear upfront: I’m NOT talking about regular ol’ jello here. In case you’re new around these parts, artificial food coloring, chemical sweeteners, and loads of sugar just ain’t my thang (and I try my hardest to persuade you that it shouldn’t be yours, either!). But gelatin is what gives jello its classic gel and jiggle….
There’s no doubt about it: cold are just no fun. Nope, not even worth the sick day. Many over-the-counter cold medicines cover the symptoms of a cold without helping to actually cure the cold, and therefore don’t help you get better any faster. These remedies help cure your cold naturally and quickly. How to cure a cold naturally and…