End of August Check-In

​The Clinic has been buzzing the last couple of weeks, which is so exciting!  The natural wind down of summer seems to happen when school starts so I've been seeing a lot of people ready to: 

• get back on track with food, movement & sleep
• strengthen immune function
• create balance in their lives to manage stress
• tackle symptoms like heartburn, constipation, allergies, worry, hormone imbalance & joint pain
• listen to their bodies' calls for help

Shortly, we will begin the transition into a new season.  In addition to the topics I just mentioned, it's also a great time to think about switching into your fall/winter supplement routine - and actually just finding some routine, in general.  

Some of the things I've been commonly suggesting:

• continue to get morning sunlight and create a magic morning
• eat lots of protein
• ramp up your water with salt - I've discovered "LMNT", so yummy
• schedule your days, weeks, month, and year
  - not just work and appointments, also include exercise, meditation, vacation
  - parents can start with telling their families that they aren't available at a specific time of day ... it's important to take care of yourself also!
• everything perimenopause - LOL (more on that to come)
• prioritize sleep
• know your trends - if you get sick every October, if you have trouble kicking sugar after Halloween, if you get sad every winter - now is the time to plan ahead

I will be doing the fall detox group again, so watch out for those details to come in the next couple of weeks.  There is still a lot of warm weather and beautiful fresh produce ahead of us (my poor tomatoes, but the cucumbers were excellent this year!).  It's always a great idea to address health from a place of prevention, whenever possible.

Here are a few seasonal recipes for inspiration:

• BBQ Salmon Bowls with Peach Salsa
• Chickpea, Edamame & Quinoa Salad
• Lentil & Cucumber Balsamic Chopped Salad
• Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salad
• Peaches and Cream Chia Pudding
• Peach and Tomato Salad

Looking forward to your next check-in with me!  If you don't see your ideal time available, please add yourself to the waitlist and we will reach out when something pops up.

See you soon,
Dr Christa