As much as we cherish the arrival of fall, with its kaleidoscope of colors and warm, oversized sweaters, we're all too familiar with its less enchanting side — the dreaded sniffly season. Yes, autumn might bring pumpkin-spiced everything and the coziness of oversized scarves, but it also ushers in a host of unwelcome visitors: the flu and an array of pesky viruses, all just waiting for an opportunity to put a damper on our autumnal revelry.

But worry not, beauties, for we have a secret weapon against these autumnal miseries — the immune system! It's our personal fortress, our trusty shield against the onslaught of sneezes and sniffles. And while immune boosters can be a year-round ally, there's no time like the present to fortify your defenses with some of our favorite weapons in the war against germs. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, snuggle up, and let's dive into the exciting world of our personal favorites when it comes to immune-boosting superstars!

Hormones, you say!?? Yes, they can make you mad and feel crazy! Our hormones fluctuate and take quite a toll on us beginning at puberty and continuing well into our '50s. Starting at 15, I suffered from PMS, extreme moodiness, and heavy bleeding. Then after my first child, my hormones seemed to balance. But after my second, at 30 years old, they started to shift again, and I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster for years…always struggling to find some balance in my life!

I’ve been wanting to discuss hormones here for a long time. No, I’m not a medical professional, but in all honesty, I feel that Western medicine has failed us in this area! So, I did everything in my power to find ways to heal myself. I also discussed hormonal symptoms and treatments with friends and clients who likewise felt off-kilter. We tried a lot of different modalities! Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. But knowledge is power, so here’s your roadmap to keeping your hormones balanced and living your best life in a safe, effective, and holistic way. It’s all about what YOU need for your mental and physical health!

Let’s talk about cleanses. You might do one to lose weight quickly for a special event or to get rid of bloating, or because you feel sluggish and are sinking into brain fog. You might crave a reboot. These are all great reasons since most cleanses do wonders for your health, body, mind and skin.

In our last blogpost we talked about the root of all skincare challenges, i.e. inflammation. Inflammation causes aging and free radical damage.  What is inflammation? Inflammation is a signal to the body to begin healing...