mental health

Is Your Diet Making You Sad?

Genevieve S Knutson anxiety, brain health, depression, emotional health, emotional wellbeing, food and mood, food as medicine, functional wellness, gut-brain connection, inflammation, mental health, mental wellbeing, nutrient deficiencies, nutritional medicine, oxidative stress

Here is a statistic that stopped me in my tracks when I first came across it in my research...Nearly 30% of US adults will be diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. That is almost 1 in 3 people!Some researchers believe the true number is even higher when you factor in everyone who experiences it without ever receiving a formal diagnosis.I find that genuinely frightening! And this is not just a professional concern for me.My father took his own life when I was 16, and a few years ago, after leaving a toxic relationship, I found myself in the depths of significant depression of my own.

Mental Health: It Isn't All in Your Head

Genevieve S Knutson anxiety, cortisol, depression, functional wellness, gut health, gut-brain connection, hormones, inflammation, mental health, mental wellbeing, nutritional medicine, stress management, thyroid

When it comes to your mental & emotional health, it isn't all in your head!There are MANY physiological factors that can influence how you feel mentally & emotionally.Prolonged stress, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, inflammation & underlying health conditions can all affect your brain chemistry, nervous system & overall well-being.

Set Yourself Up For Success

Genevieve S Knutson mental health, mental wellbeing, progress, strengths, success, support

Two big things we covered are strengths and support...meaning knowing and using your strengths and enlisting a solid support network.Both of these are integral to your long term success...

Beginners Guide to Healthy Eating

Genevieve S Knutson emotional health, food as medicine, gut health, healthy eating, healthy food, hormone health, mental health, physical health

If you’re currently not eating a healthy diet, it can be difficult to start. However, healthy eating - along with some movement - is very important for gaining and maintaining good bodily function...and goes a long way towards living a disease-free life...

Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding

Genevieve S Knutson anxiety, autoimmune conditions, blood sugar, breakfast, chocolate, depression, dessert, desserts, emotional health, emotional wellbeing, fibre, food and mood, food as medicine, hormone health, hormones, inflammation, Keto, low-carb, mental health, mental wellbeing, mood, nutritional medicine, Paleo, snacks, The Healthy Hormone Method

When working with clients and members in my online program, The Healthy Hormone Method, I am often asked what are some quick and easy, yet delicious recipes for breakfast and snacks...

Symptoms & Causes of a Microbiome Imbalance

Genevieve S Knutson antibiotics, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, birth control, bloating, depression, gut, gut health, hormone health, hormones, inflammation, mental health, mental wellbeing, microbiome

In the last blog post we discussed what the microbiome is and how it can be impacting your hormones. Perhaps you aren’t experiencing hormone issues, specifically, but you may still have an imbalance in your microbiome...

Nut Free Paleo / Keto Cinnamon Loaf

Genevieve S Knutson baked goods, baking, blood sugar, bread, breakfast, cortisol, dessert, desserts, fibre, food and mood, food as medicine, gut health, hormone health, hormones, insulin resistance, Keto, low-carb, mental health, mental wellbeing, mood, nutritional medicine, oestrogen dominance, Paleo

If you checked out my Nut Free Paleo Sandwich Bread recipe, you know that almonds are a no-go for me right now.However, that is not the only reason I am playing around with nut free recipes. I know many schools don't allow nuts, so it is great to have some healthy baking alternatives for yourself and the kids...

Mental Health Round Up

Genevieve S Knutson emotional health, emotional wellbeing, mental health, mental wellbeing

You guys know that mental health is a huge passion of mine.Given the current climate, mental health has been at an all time low. Depression, anxiety and suicide rates are all skyrocketing!I want you feeling the best you can, not only physically, but emotionally as well...

Why I Don't Participate in Meat Free May

Genevieve S Knutson depression, emotional health, emotional wellbeing, food and mood, food as medicine, mental health, mental wellbeing, mood, nutritional medicine

As most of you know, I am a HUGE animal lover! My two dogs, Dusty and Sienna, are my life! Anyone that knows me knows that everything I do revolves around them...and I wouldn't have it any other way!What is interesting is that so many people I come across assume that I am vegan or vegetarian because I love animals so much...But that couldn't be further from the truth!

The Ultimate Gut & Hormone Loving Smoothie

Genevieve S Knutson adrenal, adrenal fatigue, amenorrhea, blood sugar, breakfast, chocolate, cortisol, depression, emotional health, emotional wellbeing, food and mood, food as medicine, gut, gut health, hormone health, hormones, inflammation, insulin resistance, low-carb, mental health, mental wellbeing, mood, nutritional medicine, Paleo, PCOS, physical health, thyroid

When it comes to healthy eating, breakfast seems to be the meal that most people struggle with. Thankfully, that has never been an issue for me because I love smoothies! I have been having a smoothie for breakfast for the better part of decade! Well, longer if I am being really honest! As my knowledge of gut and hormone health has evolved, so too has my morning smoothie...

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MEET JEN

Hello! Thank you popping by! I’m Jen. I'm a wife, a furmama to two gorgeous dogs, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and an advocate for natural ways to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Oh, and I’m a CEO!

My journey originally started in Psychology. You see, when I was 16 my father took his own life after suffering years of a debilitating gambling addiction. I did a Bachelor’s in Psych as I wanted to understand why he made the choices that he did. I also wanted to ensure that I never went down that path and also help those suffering as he did. I loved it so much I went on to do a Masters.

It was during that time I got sick. I’m talking woke up one morning and couldn’t get out of bed, sick. For many years I felt helpless and frustrated!

Let me back up for a second. Prior to this life consisted of pain and fatigue. I had digestive issues and IBS from childhood. Through my teens and early 20's I was getting 2-3 migraines a month around my cycle and headaches more than half the month. My periods we very painful – I had to miss work or school the first 1-2 days. I would literally lie on the floor or the bed curled in the foetal position and cry from the pain. I could easily talk a full packet of Ibuprofen and still not get much relief.

Then, at 26, my period stopped altogether and things went downhill fast! For the first time in my life I was feeling apathetic and overwhelmed. Over the course of the next two years I was diagnosed with a host of conditions – are you ready for the laundry list? The first diagnosis was PCOS. I was told that I was infertile, that I would never have children, and that IVF wasn’t an option for me. I was also told that I was pre-diabetic, that my liver was worse than an alcoholic’s (and I don’t drink), that I had migraine disorder, vertigo, and adrenal fatigue. The cherry on the cake was a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s at 28.

I was in complete and utter shock. I couldn’t fathom that a 28-year-old Personal Trainer, who looked fit and healthy on the outside, could be in such disarray on the inside.

Over the two years I saw five doctors and a Naturopath and nothing improved.

And then one day a friend and I got in touch. She told me to change my diet and take specific supplements. I figured I had nothing to lose, and so I did! I went onto a low-carb diet and was taking upward of 30-40 pills a day…and guess what?! Three months later my period started!! How incredible is that?!

Over the next two years all of my health ailments rectified! Well, all except my Hashi’s – more on that in a minute. My cycles became clockwork, they were manageable, the migraines and vertigo disappeared and my liver and blood sugar levels returned to the normal range! How exciting is that?! The best part, I can now have children should I choose! Having that option is incredible!

Of course I was so excited and inspired that I had to go to school and study Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy.

Now, let’s talk about my Hashi’s. That only went into remission when my toxic load was decreased. That was a lightbulb moment for me and the moment I got fired up to share with others the importance of leading a low-tox life. I love educating people where toxins are found, what impact they have on physical and emotional wellbeing, and what products to replace them with to support your wellbeing.

I sincerely believe that many of my health issues would not have presented if I were living a low-tox life. My Hashi’s has been in remission since I was 31 and I am so proud to say that! Praise God!

Life is so different to what it was 10 years ago. I have the energy and the mental capacity to engage in life! I am present and am thriving. Oh, and I laugh! I actually laugh out loud, something that eluded me for many years.

I am happy and healthy and it is my mission to help YOU be the happy, healthy person you are meant to be!

I would love for you to join our exclusive community and learn how you too can find freedom from physical and emotional barriers. I look forward to seeing you there!

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