This is something I’ve been noticing more and more. Lately I’ve been noticing something everywhere, not just in the salon but out in everyday life. People are walking around in those big medical boots. Naturally, I end up asking what happened. And the answers are almost always the same. “I stepped off a curb.” “I was walking on uneven pavement.” “I tripped.” Every time I hear that, I pause for a second. Because your foot shouldn’t fall apart from stepping off a curb. Somethin

You know those moments when you learn something and you just sit there thinking… wait… what? That was me when I learned about William Stewart Halsted , one of the doctors who helped shape the modern medical training system at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Halsted helped create the hospital residency system, the model where young doctors train for years inside hospitals working incredibly long shifts. In fact, the word residency comes from the idea that doctors practically lived at

This is one of those conversations that comes up all the time when someone is sitting in my chair. We’ll be talking about skin, hair, or recovering from being sick, and I’ll ask, “Do you ever make bone broth?” Usually I get a look like… isn’t that complicated? It’s actually one of the simplest and most nourishing things you can make. And once you understand what it does for the body, it makes sense why every culture relied on it. I regularly make both chicken bone broth and b

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand gut health until my own gut stopped working the way it should. Once I learned how gut imbalances can show up on the skin, in energy levels, and in overall wellness, I couldn’t unsee it. Working behind the chair, I began noticing these patterns in my clients too. That’s when it clicked that this wasn’t just personal, it was something many people quietly struggle with. A couple years ago, when I was at my all-time sickest, I decided it

I’ve tried my share of wellness products, and I’m pretty picky about what earns a permanent spot in my routine. Alaya Multi Collagen Powder is one that stayed. What I like most is that it is straightforward. No sweeteners, no mystery flavors, no long ingredient lists. Just a clean, multi-source collagen with types I, II, III, V, and X. Alaya Multi-Collagen contains 20 essential amino acids, along with joint support ingredients like MSM, chondroitin, and glucosamine. It mix

For over 20 years, I lived with what I call an invisible injury from my time in the service. On the outside, I looked fine. On the inside, my body had quietly adapted to pain, compensation, and limitation. The way I walked changed. The way I moved changed. And eventually, the way I lived changed too. I did what you are supposed to do. I went to the VA. I followed insurance-based physical therapy plans. I was handed generic exercises with no explanation. No one told me what mu

You’ve probably heard the classic advice: “Eat a good breakfast to start your day right,” and for good reason! A morning meal rich in...

Food doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care what color your skin is, who you love, how many zeros are in your bank account, or if your moral compass is slightly… wobbly. Food, real food—the nutrient-dense kind—doesn’t pick favorites. It’s for everyone. Yet here we are, not eating food but lab-concocted chemicals disguised as meals. And we wonder why our health is spiraling. It’s easy to get distracted by everything happening around us and overlook the bigger picture of what’s

We now know that it’s not just bad luck or genetics—it’s our food that’s slowly poisoning us. The science is clear. Studies, personal...

Snacks. Snacks, more snacks! We all love them, right? Trust me, I’m not here to tell you to give them up—but I am here to say, let’s be a little more selective about what we grab. Those brands with seed oils? Yeah, let’s skip those. I know it’s tough; I’m right there with you, practicing what I preach. I wouldn’t be telling you to do anything I’m not doing myself! Now, I get it—your kids are seconds away from a meltdown, and reading labels feels like a full-time job. Believe

Your Protein Shake Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think Once I opened the door to learning about seed oils, I couldn’t unsee them on labels. It’s surprising when you realize what we’re unknowingly consuming. Most of us aren’t trying to make bad choices, we just don’t have the full picture. I didn’t either until I started reading labels more closely. I’m sharing what I’ve learned because you deserve to know what you’re consuming. Once you have the information, your choices are

Since I haven’t been able to shut up about the toxins we’re eating and putting on our skin, I feel like I owe it to you to explain why I...

I’ve got that 60s Buffalo Springfield song stuck in my head—you know, the one that makes you stop and ask, “What’s really going on?”...

Part 2 With every problem, I offer a solution! Let’s dive into how people can safely get off statins, appreciate the benefits of higher...

Part 1 Cholesterol... What Is It, Really? Cholesterol often gets a bad rap, but it’s actually a waxy, fat-like substance that’s essential...

I don’t like the word diet —it sounds like a fad, something you do for a while and then drop. Instead, I prefer to call healthy eating a lifestyle , because let’s be real—it’s hard, and it takes a true lifestyle change to make it stick! Let me share how my healthy food journey started. I’ve always loved working out, but I had no idea how to eat properly. Honestly, I worked out just so I could eat junk food—😆 But in 2008, my friend started her career in personal training, and

Right… if you live in opposite world.🤪 Once you learn that what you’re eating is basically poison... okay, maybe not in low doses, but...

Ten years ago, like many women, I got breast implants to feel like my pre-baby self again. I didn’t do much research—figured as long as they didn’t rupture, I was good. Wrong. There are hidden dangers doctors and surgeons aren’t telling you, or if they are, it’s not enough to make you think twice. I was an Army soldier—strong, competitive, and healthy. Never been sick or had surgery, so I thought, “What could go wrong?” In March 2013, I got the surgery. A month later, I was h

Ever sliced open an aloe vera leaf and rubbed that soothing gel on a sunburn? If you have, then you’ve experienced the centuries-old...

While doing my online food shopping and checking all the labels, I realized seed oils were still hiding in some of my favorite brands!...