If you’ve had your gallbladder removed—or even if you haven’t—but still struggle with reflux, bloating, or a burning throat, you’re not alone. Despite what we’ve been told, GERD isn’t always caused by too much acid. In fact, low acid and sluggish digestion are often the real culprits. In this post, we’ll explore the truth about antacids, the surprising role of bile, and simple, root-cause strategies to restore digestive flow—without lifelong meds.

Stress, hormones, and daily habits all play a role in whether you wake up feeling refreshed—or like the creature from the Black Lagoon. I’ve been on my own sleep journey, from crashing anywhere as a kid (yes, even on ski lifts) to learning how to navigate the push-and-pull of stress, cortisol, and hormonal balance. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up at 3 a.m., dealing with a second wind at night, or feeling groggy no matter how much sleep you get—you’re not alone. In this post, I dive into why sleep changes, how stress and hormones throw off your rhythms, and what you can actually do about it—including herbs, lifestyle shifts, and foods that support deep, restorative rest.

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered why? While modern society treats uninterrupted sleep as the gold standard, history and biology suggest that biphasic sleep—waking for a period in the night—is actually quite normal. In this post, we explore why some people are naturally wakeful at night, how age and stress impact sleep rhythms, and when wakefulness signals a deeper imbalance. Plus, learn practical tips to work with your body's natural rhythm instead of fighting against it.

Welcome back to the Tour of the Body series! This week, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious and least understood glands of the endocrine system—the pineal gland. Often called the body’s “sleep regulator,” the pineal gland does far more than just help you rest. From supporting brain health to balancing hormones, this tiny gland plays a crucial role in keeping your body in sync. Let’s explore the surprising ways the pineal gland impacts your health, and how you can keep it functioning at its best!

The “Tour of the Body” Series' endocrine system continues with The Adrenal Glands: The Stress Responders. These pair of pyramid shaped glands on top of our kidneys are incredibly hardworking, and unfairly vilified. They are crucial to responding to stress, in an over-stressed world.

The “Tour of the Body” Series begins with digestion, and the first stop of digestion is the mouth, then the esophagus. Did you know saliva is actually part of our immune system?