When we talk about fertility, it’s often the woman’s hormones that get time in the spotlight. But what if I told you men’s fertility is just as important? Yes, sperm quality can have a dramatic impact on the growth and development of your baby.

As a holistic nutritionist, I work with both men and women to optimize their fertility. There is some crossover for healthy food, lifestyle, and supplement choices — but here are my recommendations specifically for men…

If you’re tired of guessing the root cause of your symptoms and are ready to find real answers, I recommend functional lab testing. These tests are much different from your typical doctor’s recommendations, and work to get the data behind your concerns.

Intentional testing is your best resource for truly understanding your hormone health (no more throwing darts). Here, I’m sharing the tests I recommend to help you find real answers you can turn into an action plan.

When I’m working with clients on hormone or fertility health, I don’t want getting well to feel like a chore. That’s why I combine diet and lifestyle recommendations with products and therapies that require almost no effort.

Red light is a great example of this. It’s a powerful way to supercharge your mitochondria, boost your fertility, and set up your circadian rhythm for success — without dramatically changing your lifestyle.

The fact that we rarely use conventional cold remedies at the Braswell house should come as no surprise. It’s my view that mild colds can strengthen our immune systems, preparing us to overcome more severe illnesses. And leaving cold symptoms alone allows our bodies to fight the germs and heal faster.

That said, we still need to support our immune systems as much as we can throughout cold and flu season.

Here I’m sharing nine natural supplements that are cold and flu season staples in our home. They truly make such a difference in how quickly we recover.

It’s estimated that two-thirds of American women use birth control pills.

I work with many women who struggle to get pregnant after the pill — or who experience unexplained symptoms while using synthetic hormones.

Every woman deserves to be informed about the long-term risks of hormonal birth control, and what she can use instead.

The first step is to discover exactly what minerals your body is missing — through intentional medical testing. Then, we can build your optimal health plan to restore nutrients through supportive food, supplements, and lifestyle habits.

Let’s explore my favorite at-home mineral test: the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).

One of the habits I love for easy nourishment is drinking salt water.

I know, this is a bit of a touchy subject. But I’m not talking about table salt.

I’m talking about pure, naturally mineralized, and unrefined ancient salt that contains natural electrolytes.

Let’s explore the benefits of drinking salt water and how this low-commitment habit can help you move the needle in your health journey.

When I transition women over to an ancestral diet to boost hormone health, I often get this question:

Will ancestral eating help me lose weight?

The answer is not a simple yes or no, which can feel frustrating—especially if excess weight interferes with your quality of life.

Before we know it, spring will be knocking on our doors. With it comes a huge opportunity for families to reduce their grocery bills while adding more nutrients to their diets.

If you have a backyard, then you have a simple and easy way to put healthy eating into practice—without draining your bank account.

Here are my top tips and recommendations to help beginner homesteaders build confidence and start simple.

Don’t get me wrong—EMFs allow us to thrive with countless modern conveniences. They give us a lot to be grateful for. But even with the many benefits, we can’t ignore the potential disruption and threats to our health.

Combined with the toxins in our food, water, and air, extreme EMF exposure is just another piece of the “toxic overload” puzzle.

A missing period (also called amenorrhea) is unnerving. It typically comes with other symptoms like bloating, weight changes, hot flashes, gut problems, nervous system dysregulation, and … you get the idea.

Does hormone imbalance cause infertility? Learn to use nutrition, your nervous system, and the environment to boost hormones and optimize your chances of pregnancy.

Mom to mom, our lives are always going to be somewhat chaotic. There’s no way around it. Anyone who offers you total control, complete peace, and a no-mess house is either bluffing or has an amazing mother-in-law.

Making the choice use non-toxic items in the home can be overwhelming to know where to start. It’s important to take baby steps and just tackle one room or area of the house at a time. I always recommend starting with the laundry room since clothes and linens are close to the body.

It’s that time of year where we are getting all of our supplies for heading back to school. I have made a list of some of my non-toxic favorites and put them all together to make it even easier for you as you get your little ones ready for a new school year! You can check out the complete list that I have on my Amazon Storefront and if I’m missing anything - I’d love to hear about your favorite non-toxic back to school items!

In an effort to provide more resources for followers and clients, here is my full Non-Toxic Healthy Kitchen Swap Guide for Hormone Health!

Stress is a huge factor when it comes to healing. Oftentimes when working with clients, we can optimize everything from nutrition, supplements, environmental toxins, etc. but if stress is still high the body will have a difficult time fully healing. Underlying stress can cause a variety of health problems but these are some of the most common symptoms that I see in clients: