holistic medicine

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...

8 Ways to Stay Healthy All Season Long

8 Ways to Stay Healthy All Season Long

We’ve all heard that fall and winter are the “seasons” for colds, the flu, and infections. But it doesn’t have to be! We see advertisements constantly for medications and shots, but what about boosting the immune system naturally to be able to fight off those pesky bugs and viruses that come around this time of year? We’re here to support your body to maintain optimal health, regardless of the season! Check out Dr. Abby’s top 8 ways to stay healthy all season long!

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…

6 Ways to Balance Your Hormones

6 Ways to Balance Your Hormones

Here at Be Optimal, we see many women who are experiencing hormonal imbalances. The hormonal system of the body is a delicate system, that is very sensitive to stressors whether they be environmental, dietary, or common stressors of our modern world. Many times, women have had their hormone levels assessed, and told that they are “normal” however symptoms still persist. Wondering if you’ve got a hormonal imbalance? Keep reading!

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.

The Benefits of Detoxing + Cleansing Your Body

The Benefits of Detoxing + Cleansing Your Body

Detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances. Detoxification (on a medical level) is removing toxins from the blood. In this Blog, you will learn the benefits of detox, why you might need it for your body, how to get started, what you can do to assist your body while you detox and different detox program options…

The Interconnection of Mind, Body + Spirit - 6 Ways to Stay Truly Connected!

The Interconnection of Mind, Body + Spirit - 6 Ways to Stay Truly Connected!

In our bodies, anything can cause anything because everything is connected. Our body is dynamic and complex and truly linked to all aspects of our Being - Mind, Body and Spirit. At Be Optimal, we work holistically because…

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

6 Ways to Reduce Inflammation + How Be Optimal Can Help

6 Ways to Reduce Inflammation + How Be Optimal Can Help

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection causing localized reddness, swelling, heat and pain. However, inflammation occurs when the immune system is compromised not just from an infection or injury. It can even become systemic and is the prelude to many illnesses and…

6 Ways to Balance Your Hormones

6 Ways to Balance Your Hormones

Here at Be Optimal, we see many women who are experiencing hormonal imbalances. The hormonal system of the body is a delicate system, that is very sensitive to stressors whether they be environmental, dietary, or common stressors of our modern world. Many times, women have had their hormone levels assessed, and told that they are “normal” however symptoms still persist. Wondering if you’ve got a hormonal imbalance? Keep reading!

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.

How Holistic Medicine can Support Mental Wellbeing

How Holistic Medicine can Support Mental Wellbeing

Over the past year, mental health has been top of mind for many all across the world. With stressors of our modern world + a global pandemic, people have seen how important it is to make sure we are not only healthy physically, but mentally as well. In this blog, learn about the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how you can support improved mental health naturally.

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.

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…