Maybe you have multiple vacations lined up or you’re just finally getting to catch up on things. Either or, summer is a good time to focus on you and hone in on our wellness routine. Our favorite way to get “summer ready” has a little to do with detoxing and a whole lot to do with self-care.

Detoxing isn’t just cleaning out toxins in your body, it involves replacing the bad with the good.  That brings us to your beauty bag. While detoxing your products might be a long time coming and with endless options, why not start by changing out everyday necessities one by one. As you use up your products, try replacing them with cleaner options. Need a little motivation? Let’s break it down…

As a health and wellness coach I get this question all the time, “what do you eat?!” I can honestly say, it has taken a few years to really figure out what my body wants morning, noon and night. Of course, as women, what we eat can vary based on the time of month or lifestyle changes. Majority of the time, though, I stick to my fundamentals - heavy on the veggies, lots of healthy fats, and good quality proteins (plus lots of treats.)

Whether for business or pleasure, travel can be pretty brutal at times. It’s easy to get out of your routine and sacrifice your normal health-conscious routine. From bad food to no working out, here are our tips when it comes to taking care of yourself on the go. From Bali to Australia and back again, we’ve tried it all and learned a thing or two about what can make you feel a little bit more like yourself while traveling.

Raise your hand if you are far from your teens but still suffer from 17-year-old breakouts? The truth is, it’s not as uncommon as it sounds. 20, 30, even 40-year-olds are still suffering from bumpy, red, irritated skin and cystic acne. If you’re one of them, strap in! It’s time to break down the most common causes of your skin woes and how to get them under control.

Dry, flaky skin, anyone? What about low energy? Just getting over that cold, aren’t you? I’m the first to admit that sweater weather, leaves changing, and snow days are my absolute favorite. But along with the changing seasons come needed adjustments to wellness and self-care. Growing up in the midwest, one learns a thing or two about moisturizer and a good soup recipe.

With flu season in full swing and the addition of who knows what other viruses, we are reminded of how important it is to take care of our immune systems. We can improve our immunity naturally by focusing on both the mind and body.

We’ve all experienced the panic of peering into the fridge and having absolutely nothing to eat! It’s quite devastating, I know. That’s why I’ve curated the ultimate grocery shopping list so you can fill your fridge and pantry with the ideal nutrition-filled goodies.