Nutrition

Spring Cleaning: The Advantages of Detoxing

Spring Cleaning: The Advantages of Detoxing

It’s time for some spring cleaning, and not just around the house. A cleanse isn’t about dieting or deprivation… it’s purpose is to allow the body to reset. Just like powering off your phone and turning it back on helps it to function better when it gets overloaded or bogged down with activity, your body can also benefit from a quick reset in a similar manner. What’s the benefits of allowing the body to reset? Check them out here!

The Do's and Don'ts of Treating Seasonal Allergies

The Do's and Don'ts of Treating Seasonal Allergies

Allergies are such a common health issue, especially as we head into Springtime! The weather starts getting warmer, and we all appreciate spending more time outside until our seasonal allergies start flaring up. As the Spring Equinox takes place this March, here are the Do’s and Don’ts to approaching Seasonal Allergies.

How To Have A Happier Healthier Heart

How To Have A Happier Healthier Heart

Heart Health: A hot topic that tends to come up especially in the month of February perhaps more in the way of "my heart sings" or "my heart is broken" with that sweetheart of a holiday Valentine's Day.  The truth is, our heart is affected in so many ways...

The Gut/Brain Connection - How To Get + Keep A Healthy Gut

The Gut/Brain Connection - How To Get + Keep A Healthy Gut

Ever made a decision by just “going with your gut” or felt butterflies in your stomach because you were thinking something that made you feel nervous ? These are just a couple of examples of how our gut is closely related to the brain. Our gut health is pertinent for whole body health, mind and body…

Back to School: Kids Health!

Back to School: Kids Health!

Back to school season is here! Going back to school brings an increased awareness of keeping our kids as healthy as possible. Especially with the stress of the past couple years, it’s of the upmost importance to address our kids health in a preventative manner. This month, I’m bringing all the tips to keep kids as balanced as possible this school year!

Be Optimal's Top Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms Naturally!

Be Optimal's Top Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms Naturally!

Allergies are such a common health issue, and while it may not seem serious, it affects so many people's lives (and their ability to enjoy the outdoors). In light of being in “allergy season,” I thought it would be beneficial to provide some tips + tricks to help you move through allergy season with more ease.

10 Tips, Tricks + Recipes For A Healthier YOU During The Holiday Season!

10 Tips, Tricks + Recipes For A Healthier YOU During The Holiday Season!

The sugar and breads, dairy and corn increase inflammation wreaking havoc on our systems and in the process can decrease the function of your immune system creating a lot of symptoms and making your body more vulnerable to getting sick. So…what do you do? Our immune system is there to support us especially when we take time to support it! Don’t fret…Here are 10 Tips, Tricks and Recipes

5 Natural Ways to Support Allergy Symptoms For You + Your Kids

5 Natural Ways to Support Allergy Symptoms For You + Your Kids

Allergies are such a common health issue, and while it may not seem serious, it affects so many people's lives (and their ability to enjoy the outdoors). In light of being in “allergy season,” I thought it would be beneficial to provide some tips + tricks to help you move through allergy season with more ease.

Healthy Eating: (Part 2) 9 Delicious Kid Friendly Lunch/Dinner Ideas, Recipes + Store Bought Favorites

Healthy Eating: (Part 2) 9 Delicious Kid Friendly Lunch/Dinner Ideas, Recipes + Store Bought Favorites

We are so often asked what to buy at the store, where to start and how to cook a meal easily for just you or the whole family to prevent the need to prepare additional meals. We pride ourselves in helping people find ways for the WHOLE family to be eating healthfully without even knowing it because it tastes so good! 

If you need lunch and dinner ideas along with a helpful shopping list based on some of our favorite items from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods…you’re in the right place! Get started on your health journey now!

Healthy Eating: (Part 1) 15 Kid Friendly Breakfast + Snack/Dessert Recipes

Healthy Eating: (Part 1) 15 Kid Friendly Breakfast + Snack/Dessert Recipes

We often get the questions: "What do I eat? What do I feed the family? and How can I get it all done with my busy schedule?" The answer is…Planning!

In this blog, learn 15 kid friendly breakfast and snack/dessert recipes + tips to help you move through your weeks more healthfully.

How To Help Common Food Intolerances + Sensitivities

How To Help Common Food Intolerances + Sensitivities

Do you have symptoms that bother you and you don’t really know WHY you have them? Symptoms that nobody can really figure out? Have you ever wondered if you have certain food sensitivities or intolerances? Underlying food sensitivities and intolerances are so common and can contribute to a plethora of symptoms.

Detox? Cleanse? Ways to Reset, Rebalance + Restore

Detox? Cleanse? Ways to Reset, Rebalance + Restore

STRESSED backwards = DESSERTS…anyone relate? 2020 brought on a lot of stress in one way or another and one of the first places we go when we feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed out is to EAT…usually processed + easy-to-grab foods. Are you one of those people? Have you lost yourself and/or put on extra weight? Are you feeling overwhelmed + disconnected and want to start off 2021 feeling better, more centered, focused and grounded in the healthier version of you? Believe me, we get it! The pattern is common and we have some solutions.

10 Tips, Tricks + Recipes For Healthy Holidays!

10 Tips, Tricks + Recipes For Healthy Holidays!

Year after year with winter upon us, we are inundated with talk of the “Flu Season” and all the people getting sick. Clinically, we see this starting with Halloween and people losing themselves in candy eating then moving into Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year’s celebration. Before you know it, you’ve consumed enough sugar for 12 people (in all of its forms - breads, cookies, pies, pastas, candy, etc), can’t fit as well into your clothing, feel older and achy and then try to dig deep to find motivation to get yourself out of the hole and back to health come the New Year. Sound familiar? Don’t fret. I have 10 + tips and tricks to keep it fun while supporting you…

4 Tips to Balance Blood Sugar

4 Tips to Balance Blood Sugar

Having balanced blood sugar is so important for many processes of the body, and it’s an aspect of health that so many of our patients struggle with. With the holiday season coming, it’s critically important to have balanced blood sugar, despite all the holiday treats.

Anxiety + Stress? Natural Ways to Support You

Anxiety + Stress? Natural Ways to Support You

Experiencing Anxiety? These days, regardless of age, I’m not sure who isn’t in some way or on some level. Having tools, strategies and support to help you move through feelings of panic, anxiety, fear and stress with a bit more ease is of the utmost importance…

6 Natural Ways to Look + Feel Young

6 Natural Ways to Look + Feel Young

Very often people express their discomfort with their looks and the way they feel as they are aging. Folks complain of their skin sagging, age spots and grey hair to “new” body aches and a decrease in energy and/or stamina. Here’s the great news…Your body has the capacity to regenerate and heal in many more ways than you may know or think. That means that many of our symptoms don’t just have to be with us for the rest of our lives or chronic conditions can be slowed and sometimes halted.

Why Gut Health Boosts The Immune System

Why Gut Health Boosts The Immune System

Keeping our immune system strong is of the utmost importance especially during this time. Our gut health is so connected to our immune system health that we decided to focus in on helping you to get your gut even healthier!The human gut is home to a hundred trillion microorganisms…

How To Have A Happier Healthier Heart

How To Have A Happier Healthier Heart

Heart Health: A hot topic that tends to come up especially in the month of February perhaps more in the way of "my heart sings" or "my heart is broken" with that sweetheart of a holiday Valentine's Day.  The truth is, our heart is affected in so many ways...

6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Many notice, that as the temps drop and daylight hours dwindle, energy levels, mood, and motivation tend to go down the drain, as well. Do you notice this? You may be experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is quite common to experience these symptoms during the winter months, and many people seek out clinical support through medication to “get through” the winter. However, there is a LOT you can do naturally to enhance your mood naturally during the winter months, and feel great year round! Here are 6 tips to stay energized, motivated, and happy…despite the cold!