Bloating Before Your Period? What It Means and How to Fix ItMany women and patients that I see experience bloating before their period or in the second half of their cycles, but severe bloating isn’t always just a normal part of PMS. Hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can affect...
Health Habits to Carry Into 2026 That Actually Matter (Hint: they aren’t fancy)As we head into a new year, it’s tempting to chase the latest health and wellness trend, bio hack or supplement you see on social media but in practice, the biggest wins don’t come from doing more. They...
Join our 2026 5-Week New Year Gut Reset: Rebuilding Your Gut from the Inside OutIf you’ve been dealing with bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, stubborn inflammation, hormone imbalances, or “doing all the right things” but still not feeling totally well, your gut may be asking for support and our New Year...
Mindful Mocktails - 5 Festive Zero-Proof Recipes that Love your Gut BackTis the season! Burt you don’t need alcohol at every holiday party or event to feel festive. These mindful mocktails are packed with gut-supporting ingredients (think prebiotics, polyphenols, ginger, and fermented bases) so you can sip happily without the...
How Alcohol Damages Your Gut (And 5 Ways to Protect Your Microbiome If You Drink)Alcohol is one of the most common — and most overlooked — disruptors of gut health. Even moderate drinking can shift your microbiome, increase intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), and trigger inflammation that affects everything from digestion...
Holiday Gut Health: 7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Digestive System Happy (and Avoid the Bloat)The holiday season is full of joy, family, and way too much sugar, alcohol, rich foods, and stress. While celebrating the season is wonderful, our gut microbiome often pays the price. Bloating, fatigue, irregular bowel...
Star-Spangled & Healthy: Red, White & Blue Recipes for the 4th of JulyThe 4th of July is the perfect time to celebrate freedom, family, and vibrant health! As a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, I’m passionate about helping moms thrive. These patriotic, nutrient-packed red, white, & blue recipes for the 4th...
Healthy Summer Snacks for the Pool and BeachSummer is here, and with it comes sun-soaked days at the pool or beach! Whether you’re lounging with friends or wrangling little ones by the water, having nutritious, portable snacks is key to keeping everyone energized and happy. At Wild Rice Wellness, I’m...
Eating Seasonally for Better Health: A Functional Medicine PerspectiveIn a world where grocery stores offer strawberries in December and tomatoes in February (that cost a ton and taste like cardboard), it’s easy to forget that nature provides different foods at different times for a reason. From a functional medicine perspective,...
