If you've been reading So Chic Life for awhile you may already know I went gluten-free by hormone imbalance and adrenal fatigue, I've realized along the way that my body is not a fan of gluten. While I don't have celiac disease, I adhere to a gluten-free diet 99.9% of the time because it helps me feel better and stay on track eating primarily whole foods like vegetables, lean proteins, fruit and healthy fats. For the most part my daughters eat the same way but it's not like gluten ...
hormone imbalance
Finding Hormone Balance with Essential Oils
I've been dealing with hormone imbalance issues for six very long years. It's beyond frustrating and no doctor seems to be able to resolve my issue. Thankfully I been able to find hormone balance with essential oils. But it was a long road to get here. A few years ago I was prescribed Wellbutrin to control what I could only describe as anxiety. Deep down I know it was hormonal but Western doctors would only prescribe anti depressants and integrative medical doctors recommended ...
why paleo? 5 tips for succeeding
Sharing weekly meal plans has resulted in tons of questions about the diet and how much weight I’ve lost on the program. The first thing I explain to anyone that asks – Paleo is NOT a diet, it is a lifestyle. A benefit can be weight loss when maintained long term (ie – it’s not a quick fix). If weight loss isn’t the goal why bother? Ok let’s be honest, yes when I first began exploring Paleo I wanted to lose ten pounds, but my first priority was hormone balance. After two kids and hitting 40, ...