Stress Management

Magnesium: How to Get More of This Underrated Mineral Today

Magnesium is a critical nutrient found in many of nature’s most healing foods. While the magnesium in our food supply is declining, it is still possible to fill your diet with this amazing mineral. Let’s discuss the best food sources of magnesium + one of my favorite magnesium-rich recipes!

Pumpkin Chai

One of our favorite fall rituals is sitting down to enjoy a steaming mug of something sweet and creamy. Unfortunately, this often means consuming inflammatory ingredients like sugar, dairy, and artificial flavorings. Crafting your own drinks will save you money and allow you to choose only healthy, high-quality ingredients.

5 Top Reasons for Fatigue

Have you felt more tired and fatigued lately? It’s not the “I stayed up too late last night” kind of fatigue, but the type of continued exhaustion that persists even when you’re getting enough sleep and are making healthy choices. Once you know why you’re suffering, you can take steps to address those reasons head-on!

10 Reasons to Use an Infrared Sauna

Sweating is the body’s way of releasing toxins. There are numerous ways to get your body to sweat, but one of the easiest and most relaxing is by using an infrared sauna. Today, I’m going to go through the top benefits of IR sauna therapy, describe the different types of IR sauna therapy, and mention a few essential rules (and tips).

Women Over 40: Why Your Asthma and Allergies Are Increasing

Have you been sneezing and sniffling recently? Maybe your asthma has suddenly sprung out of control, and your inhalers are no longer helping. What could be the problem? Are you a woman over 40? It may just be perimenopause.

Anti-Aging Chicken Curry

When you think of curry you probably think of a heavy, creamy dish, rich in an orange color. But get ready for curry reinvented. This coconut chicken curry is lighter than your usual curry dish, loaded with flavor, and perfect for a warm sunny day. The natural collagen included is known to reduce signs of aging, too!

Ten Ways to Cut Your Sugar Cravings

If you’re constantly craving sugar, you’re not alone. Some studies have even found sugar can be even more addictive than street drugs such as cocaine! This is alarming, considering high sugar diets may increase your risk of chronic illness. So let’s explore what causes sugar cravings and how you can tame them!

Sympathetic Dominance in Mold and Chronic Illness

One of the remarkable aspects of the human body is its fight or flight response system. Unfortunately, many of us, especially in chronic illness and mold, get stuck in the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) response for too long. Read on to learn how to recognize if you have sympathetic dominance and calm your body to begin healing.

Organ Meat Recipe: A Traditional Food with Modern Benefits

For much of human history, organ meats were considered a prized delicacy. Though these superfoods fell out of popularity in the US during the twentieth century, they’re making a comeback as we begin to fully understand their incredible health benefits. Learn more about sourcing and preparing organ meats with this yummy recipe!

Five Ways to Save Money and Your Sanity While Healing

When you have a chronic illness, you are dealing with debilitating symptoms and are probably struggling to do your job. On top of that, you need to navigate how to actually get better! Read on for my top tips for healing without breaking the bank or getting super stressed out.

Baked Wild Salmon with Ginger Lime Glaze

Baked salmon is a quick, simple, protein-rich dinner that’s still impressive enough for hosting or date night. This salmon recipe pairs well with brown rice and roasted asparagus or broccoli -- you can even roast the veggies in the oven. This flavor combination is reminiscent of sushi, but much simpler to prepare!

Cranberry Spice Power Balls

Power balls, sometimes called energy balls or energy bites, are a quick way to satisfy cravings and nourish yourself during the holiday season. There’s plenty of options for customizing this recipe to fit your needs: just swap around nut butters, protein powders, sweeteners, and more!

Bridgit’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Looking for some shopping ideas this season? These are some of my favorite things—some health aids and some just fun things l love. These are in no particular order, and hopefully you can find something for someone on your list!

CBD: What You Need to Know

Over the past two years, health experts ranging from veterinarians to psychologists have been touting the benefits of CBD oil. So, what is all the buzz about? Let's take a look at what CBD is, its safety, and its potential benefits to your health, if used correctly.

Probiotic Guide: a Focus on Keystone Strains

Your gut microbiome includes a community of literally trillions of fungi and bacteria that have a direct impact on your body weight, immune system, appetite, and even your mood. Today, I’d like to discuss the foundation of our body’s microbial ecosystem -- keystone probiotic strains.

Food Deserts and How COVID Has Affected Those of Lower Income

A food desert is where there is limited (or no) access to affordable, nutritious food. While it may be saddening to know that people are living in food deserts, it can be harder to know what to do about it. I believe that understanding the issue is the first step to being able to take action to help!

Spicy Ginger Bone Broth

There’s just something inherently comforting and soothing about a warm bowl of broth. Autumn is the perfect time to join the tradition. Get out your crockpot and learn how to make your own bone broth with our simple recipe. Let’s unpack some common questions about bone broth as we go.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Lyme, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Toxic Mold

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been around since the 17th century. Thanks to medical advances, hyperbaric medicine has been gaining traction as a treatment for mold toxicity, Lyme disease, traumatic brain injury, skin ulcers, autism, and more. Is it safe? How does it work? Read on to learn more!

Your Hormones and Coronavirus

Your immune system is an incredibly complex system that we are still learning about every single day. Recent discoveries have shown that your immune system is intricately connected to several other systems that you might not believe.

How a 'Keto-Green' Diet Can Help You Survive Post-Menopause

This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.