Your Daily Guide to Health & Wellness
Last week, a client told me she was drinking turmeric lattes and eating açai bowls every morning because her Instagram feed convinced her these were the best anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas—meanwhile, she was popping ibuprofen daily for joint pain and felt like garbage by 10 AM. Here’s the truth: you don’t need exotic superfoods or expensive … Read more
Last week, a client told me she was spending $60 a month on “anxiety-busting superblends” that contained ingredients I’d never heard of—and frankly, neither had science. Here’s the thing: you don’t need to blow your grocery budget or choke down mystery powders when some of the best herbal teas for anxiety backed by science are … Read more
Last week, a client texted me at 11:47 PM asking if chugging apple cider vinegar before bed would “melt belly fat while she slept” — apparently, some Instagram influencer promised overnight magic. Here’s the truth about apple cider vinegar before bed benefits side effects that won’t cost you $39.99 or your sleep quality. Spoiler alert: … Read more
Your partner’s already three episodes deep into your favorite show while you’re still wired at 7 AM, staring at the ceiling and wondering if coffee counts as a sleep aid. After helping dozens of night shift workers figure out how to fix sleep schedule after night shift chaos, I can tell you that your circadian … Read more
Last Tuesday, I watched my perfectly rational friend Emma pay $80 to lie in a tank of ice water for 15 minutes. She emerged shivering, euphoric, and already booking her next session. Welcome to 2026, where your therapy couch has been replaced by a freezing tub and a singing bowl. Why Traditional Therapy Is Getting … Read more
Last week, a client asked me whether she should swap her turmeric latte for ginger shots after reading some Instagram influencer’s “inflammation cure” post, and I wanted to throw my coffee mug at the wall. Here’s the thing about the whole ginger vs turmeric which is better for inflammation debate: you’re probably overthinking it while … Read more
Last winter, I watched my neighbor chug expensive throat lozenges like candy while complaining they weren’t working, and I couldn’t help but think about the honey and cinnamon mixture my grandmother swore by. Here’s the thing that’ll surprise you: this old-school combo isn’t just folklore—there’s actual science behind why honey and cinnamon for sore throat … Read more
Last week, a client stormed into my office clutching her food diary and practically shouted, “Sarah, why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit when I’m doing everything right?” I’ve heard this exact question from at least half of my 200+ clients, and here’s the thing—they’re usually not crazy, and their scales aren’t … Read more
Last week, a client told me she’d been lying awake scrolling TikTok until 2 AM, desperately googling “how to fall asleep in 5 minutes military sleep method” after seeing some influencer claim it works like magic. Here’s the thing—this technique actually isn’t some wellness industry BS, and it really can knock you out faster than … Read more
Last Tuesday at 3 AM, my client texted me a photo of her makeshift pillow fort—six cushions strategically placed around her body because she’d been awake for hours with shooting pain down her leg. While I can’t diagnose sciatica (that’s what doctors are for), I can tell you that finding the best sleeping position for … Read more