Posts by Karen Berrios
World Thyroid Day
Every year, on May 25th, we celebrate World Thyroid Day and mark the importance of this amazing gland that’s governing our entire body. It’s not just a day to reflect and post Instagram photos, it’s a day to become more present, more mindful, and more observant of the signs your thyroid gland may be sending…
Read MoreThyroid Healing Recipe
Ginger, Rhubarb, and Apple Galette with Yacon Syrup Rhubarb is in full swing at the moment, and there’s nothing better than using seasonal ingredients with powerful superfoods to boost your health with a plethora of incredible micronutrients. This galette is bursting with thyroid-healing micronutrients and antioxidants from the ginger, yacon syrup, and rhubarb itself, which…
Read MoreHair Loss and Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid disorders and diseases are connected to a large variety of symptoms that can range from changes in weight and energy levels to skin dryness and hair loss. And not everyone is affected the same or experiences the same symptoms. The thyroid gland and its connection to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus are the masters…
Read MoreCranberry, Yacon & Ginger Cookies
Cookies are the ultimate dessert – they can be a satisfying snack, an after-dinner sweet tooth craving, or even a nutrient-rich breakfast. They just have to contain the right ingredients. Surprise your mom this Mother’s Day and let her indulge in these delicious superfood cookies. These cranberry, yacon, and ginger cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free,…
Read MoreHow To Read Thyroid Test Results?
Reading thyroid test results can be daunting and overwhelming, especially if you’re told to wait for your doctor to review them. During that waiting time, you’re most likely anxiously heading to Google and typing in each line you see on your papers. And more often than not, this leads you down an even more anxious…
Read MoreTips To Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Crazy busy lives we all lead and the constantly-growing amount of environmental toxins in our surroundings are taxing on our immune system. There’s only so much our bodies can take and process at the same time before getting overwhelmed and developing inflammation and disbalance. Luckily, there are some natural tools we can use to help…
Read MoreHow To Dye Easter Eggs Naturally?
Easter is known for its gorgeous pastel colors and spring vibes running throughout all the food, decor, and arrangements. From setting the breakfast table and little Easter bunny chocolates to the infamous egg hunt and pastel-dyed easter eggs. But, is there a way to dye your Easter eggs naturally, without using any artificial colorings? Yes,…
Read MoreThyroid-Gut Connection
Our bodies are made out of incredible systems that constantly work in sync in order for us to breathe, think, digest food, pump blood, fight infection, and more. But there are some areas that are connected in a deeper way, where an imbalance in one can cause a myriad of problems in the other. That’s…
Read MoreHow Do You Tell Your Children You Have Cancer?
Getting a cancer diagnosis is incredibly difficult, but telling your children about it may be one of the hardest conversations you will ever have as a parent. With undoubtedly many different thoughts running through your head, the question of how to actually tell them remains hard to answer. The way you convey this information to…
Read MoreIs Perfectionism A Sign Of Trauma?
What Is Perfectionism? If you have a conversation with someone long enough, it isn’t uncommon to hear them say they are hard on themselves, they’re a perfectionist, have a perfectionist complex or they have impostor syndrome. Additionally, factors like social media make it easy for us to see how others live, comparing our lives to…
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