When chronic illness takes hold, it can feel like your body is speaking a language you don’t understand. Symptoms show up in confusing, shifting ways—sometimes digestive, sometimes hormonal, sometimes inflammatory—and conventional medicine often responds by offering temporary relief without addressing the deeper “why.” That’s where a root cause approach makes all the difference.

When it comes to healing chronic illness, most of us start by chasing symptoms. We go after gut health, inflammation, hormones, infections—you name it. I did that for years on my own journey. I thought if I could just “fix” the thing causing my symptoms, I’d finally feel better.

But here’s the surprising truth I wish I had known earlier: your brain is the CEO of your body. And when your CEO isn’t functioning well, the entire system falls apart.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that can show up in a variety of ways: irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, weight fluctuations, fatigue, and even anxiety or depression. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing it, shifting your PCOS diet is one of the most powerful tools you have.

But here’s the thing: you can still heal, grow, and show up as your best self even when life feels like a whirlwind. It’s not about waiting for the chaos to disappear—it’s about learning how to stay rooted in the middle of it. That’s where mindfulness and grounding come in.

If you’ve ever wondered why autoimmune diseases are more common in females, you’re not alone. I hear this question often from patients who are struggling with symptoms they can’t quite explain—fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, mysterious rashes—and eventually discover they’re dealing with an autoimmune condition.

Let’s talk about something I never expected to become central to both my personal healing and the way I help others recover from chronic illness: health intuition. If you'd asked me years ago what I thought about intuition and healing, I probably would’ve said something like, "I mean, yeah, it sounds nice—but what does it actually mean?"

When you’re dealing with chronic symptoms, unexplained pain, autoimmune flares, or inflammation that just won’t quit, the last thing you need is to feel dismissed by the person who’s supposed to help you heal. So if you're wondering how to find the right doctor, especially for complex, chronic, or inflammatory conditions, here's what I've learned that might help guide your search.

If you’ve ever walked into a musty room and felt your eyes itch or your head grow foggy, you’re not imagining things. Mold can trigger more than just a sneeze—it can quietly, persistently affect everything from your energy to your mood. And the tough part? Mold allergy symptoms don’t always scream "mold" right away. They creep in, especially for those of us already dealing with chronic inflammation or immune dysregulation.

I used to think healing started once my symptoms were gone. When the fatigue, the pain, the flare-ups eased… then, I’d feel peace. Then I’d be happy. But what I’ve discovered—through my own health journey, through my patients, and through practicing the Surviving to Thriving Method—is that healing often starts with something much less visible: mindset.

Living with a chronic illness is already a profound challenge. But for highly sensitive people (HSPs), that experience is often magnified. If you find yourself constantly overstimulated, emotionally drained, or physically exhausted, you’re not imagining it—your nervous system is wired differently, and that deeply impacts how you experience chronic illness.

Let’s just get right to it—if you're here, you’re probably thinking something like, "Why am I in so much pain all the time?" or maybe "Why does everything hurt, and no one can figure out why?" I see you. I've been there, too, and I know how frustrating it is when your body feels like it’s failing you and the only answers you’re given are vague diagnoses or a rotating list of medications.

If you're reading this, you might be wondering whether a parasite cleanse is something you should consider. Maybe you've been feeling off—tired, bloated, or just not quite yourself—and you're curious if parasites could be the culprit. Let's dive into what a parasite cleanse is, how to do it safely, and why it might be worth exploring.

When I first started working with people struggling with chronic pain, I noticed a pattern that kept showing up again and again. And chances are, if you’re reading this right now, you’re dealing with it, too.

Today, I want to share what’s really going on underneath the surface when pain won’t go away, and what I see helping the most.

For those of us navigating chronic illness, especially chronic inflammation, it's easy to get caught up in symptom-chasing. When everything in your body feels like it’s on high alert, your brain goes into overdrive looking for answers. You think, if I can just solve this next problem, then I’ll feel okay again. I’ve been there. And what I’ve learned is: healing isn’t always about pushing forward. Sometimes it’s about grounding in.

So let’s talk about how to get more natural energy—not the fake energy that comes from pushing through, surviving on coffee, or checking out emotionally. I’m talking about real, sustainable energy that carries you through the day. Energy that feels grounded, calm, and strong. And no, this isn’t a lecture about doing more. It’s about doing less—but more intentionally.

If you’ve been feeling like your body is working against you—dragging through your days with exhaustion, struggling to think clearly, or watching your weight creep up despite doing “all the right things”—you’re not alone. These are some of the most common early whispers of a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune thyroid disease that’s often missed or misunderstood in conventional care.

Let’s walk through what Hashimoto’s disease really is, how to spot the signs, and where to begin when it comes to healing—not just managing.

If you're living with a chronic illness—whether it's autoimmune, inflammatory, or one of those conditions that's hard to even name—then you already know: it's not just about symptoms. It’s about navigating daily life, energy dips, the weird flares, the "you look fine" comments, and trying to piece together a path to feeling more like yourself again.

Inflammation is your body's natural way of protecting and healing itself. But what happens when inflammation sticks around long after the injury or illness is gone? That’s when it turns into chronic inflammation, a hidden driver behind so many health issues that most people don’t even realize they have.

Living with chronic inflammation—especially something as layered as psoriatic arthritis—can feel confusing and overwhelming. In this post, we’ll break down what psoriatic arthritis (PsA) actually is, explore the stages and symptoms, and talk through a more integrative, whole-body approach to managing it.

If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning at night, wondering why can’t I sleep naturally? or what can I take that’s natural to help me sleep?—you’re not alone. Sleep issues are one of the most common struggles I see in my practice. And the best part? You don’t have to rely on prescription sleep aids to get a good night’s rest.