As part of our metabolic series, this post will provide you with all the blood sugar basics – how our blood sugar is regulated, signs of dysregulated blood sugar, impacts of dysregulated blood sugar on health and disease, and tools that can give us insight into blood sugar regulation.

As we gradually make our way out of the dark and dreary winter months, many of us may feel exhausted and drained by the daily rise and grind of work. Summer is just around the corner, but perhaps you haven’t felt that pep in your step, even as the days get longer. Maybe you’ve even noticed that you lack the energy for workouts that used to leave you feeling energized.

While you might be writing these feelings off as burnout or the winter blues, these nonspecific symptoms could be a sign of low iron. Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, the component of our blood that carries oxygen from our lungs to our cells. If iron stores are low, the body may not be receiving optimal oxygenation, leaving you feeling fatigued, cold, or dizzy and lightheaded.

With spring officially here, many of us are leaning into spring cleaning – whether it’s ransacking our closets, clearing out clutter, or finally organizing the pantry. Organizing your space is a great way to transition out of winter, and leaves us feeling refreshed. But should spring cleaning be about more than just our physical environments?

This post dives into the physiology of detoxing, signs your body could use support in detoxing, and evidence based strategies to support detox pathways.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. While ADHD is typically managed with behavioral therapy and medication, emerging research suggests that diet and gut health may also play a significant role in symptom severity.
Could the foods we eat actually trigger or worsen ADHD symptoms? Let’s explore the connection between gut health, inflammation, and ADHD, and what the latest research says about the link between diet and ADHD symptoms.