We often think of gratitude as an emotion — a warm, fleeting feeling that washes over us when something goes right. But gratitude is far more than a state of mind. It’s a physiological practice — one that can actually change how your body digests, heals, and responds to stress.
The Gut-Brain Conn...
When the air turns crisp and the sweaters come out, we naturally crave foods that feel cozy — mac and cheese, creamy soups, mashed potatoes, baked goods fresh from the oven. These dishes often bring emotional warmth… but they can leave our bodies feeling sluggish, bloated, or inflamed.
The good n...
When Your Gut Whispers (or Sometimes Shouts)
Bloating after meals. Brain fog that lingers. Skin flare-ups that seem random. Fatigue that sleep doesn’t touch.
These symptoms can feel frustrating and disconnected — but often, they trace back to one key foundation of wellness: the gut lining.
“Leaky...
The Afternoon Crash We All Know
You’ve had a productive morning, powered through your to-do list, and then — like clockwork — it hits. That mid-afternoon slump. Your focus starts to fade, energy dips, and cravings for something sweet or salty take over.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. ...
Let me introduce you to one of my favorite daily rituals for digestive balance: the Gut Sweep. As a health coach at OWL, I often find myself recommending this to clients as an ally for the 4-day Reset, as it pairs beautifully with the mylkshakes and broth and ensures smooth digestion and eliminat...
Why Fall Calls for New Rituals
Every season has its rhythm, and fall invites us to slow down, ground, and prepare for the stillness of winter. According to both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is a time to support digestion, strengthen immunity, and nourish the body with warming f...
Yeast 101: A Normal (But Tricky) Part of the Gut
Yeast, particularly Candida albicans, is a natural part of the gut microbiome. In small amounts, it coexists peacefully with your bacteria. But when it’s overfed — usually by sugar, refined carbs, alcohol, and stress — it can grow out of balance an...
Rest vs. Stress: The Two Modes of Your Nervous System
Your body runs on two main settings:
Sympathetic (“Fight or Flight”): Great for emergencies, terrible for digestion. Blood is diverted away from your stomach toward muscles, stress hormones rise, and your gut essentially goes on pause.
Para...
Why Seasonal Cleansing Works
Our bodies are deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. Just as the seasons shift, so do our energy, metabolism, and digestive needs. Ancient healing systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine have always emphasized seasonal resets as a way to realign wi...
We often think of food in terms of calories, carbs, and protein — but food is so much more than numbers on a label. Every ingredient you eat is information for your body: it shapes your mood, fuels your brain, regulates your hormones, and supports your gut.
Here’s how it works:
Food and Mood
Up t...
Ah, thyme—this unassuming kitchen staple has been calming coughs and fighting pathogens since ancient times. Slim sprigs but mighty in flavor, thyme is full of phytonutrients that support digestion, immunity, and healing from the inside out.
1. Antimicrobial & Gut Health Ally
Thyme contains t...
Rosemary, with its fragrant evergreen needles, isn’t just pleasing to the nose—it’s been used throughout history for memory, mood, and digestion. This herb brings both heartiness and clarity, nourishing body and mind.
1. A Brain-Boosting Botanical
Rosemary’s cineole-rich aroma has been shown to e...
