Lifestyle

Our skin is the largest organ in our body. As a barrier between the inside of our body and the outside world, it’s responsible for protecting us from infection and disease. It also …

As someone who recommends the Autoimmune Protocol as an effective treatment for autoimmune disease, I’m often asked how I recommend others approach the transition to this …

Meal planning is the number one recommendation I have for anyone who 1) is having a hard time consistently following Paleo or the AIP, 2) needs to make some dietary changes but …

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this healthy weight loss series, I shared the scientific foundation for diet and lifestyle changes that promote healthy and sustainable weight loss. In an …

When we’re new to following a Paleo diet or Autoimmune Protocol, eating at a restaurant might not be on the menu. But if you’re missing a meal that doesn’t have to be cooked in …

When it comes to losing weight, there’s dozens of effective diets to choose from.  It’s true that just about every approach geared at weight loss works.  But …

As the Paleo diet gains prominence, some popular myths about this lifestyle have too. I’ve done my best to debunk these myths whenever possible (see Paleo Diet Clinical Trials and …

This time of year, health advice abounds. We’re barraged with directions to change many different aspects of our lifestyles: “Eat this! Drink that! Detox from this! Stop this! …

It’s nearly January, and for many of us, that means a renewed commitment to health and wellness. But an increasing body of research indicates that if we don’t focus on …

Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue, a condition in which the adrenal glands cease to function properly, and characterized by a collection of symptoms, which can …

Adrenal fatigue is a condition caused by long-term chronic stress in which the adrenal glands can no longer function adequately(see Demystifying Adrenal Fatigue, Pt. 1: What is …

Adrenal fatigue is a consequence of chronic stress, caused by inadequate function of adrenal glands, and characterized by a collection of symptoms, which can include: fatigue, poor …

Lauren Grace Baltic lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, Ivo, and her black lab (and Lauren’s Hope office dog!), Zoe. She shares her journey of using AIP to live …

Itchy, irritated skin is no fun at all. When you feel the need to scratch, it’s like your hands are on autopilot. There is almost no reasoning with them as they attempt to provide …

I don’t wash my hair. There, I said it. But I promise it’s not as bad as it sounds! After decades of struggling with limp and rebellious locks, dry and brittle hair, split ends, …

About five years ago, I decided that I really wanted my family to join me on my Paleo journey.  I had experienced such rapid success in my first few weeks of following a Paleo Diet …

Movement is one of the most important pillars of health, and that means that regular exercise in addition to avoiding being sedentary for prolonged periods is totally …

There are few times of the year that are more stressful for a parent than back-to-school. Even for those of us who celebrate the start of the school year, the sheer number of tasks …

Eczema is a tricky condition that affects an estimated 10-20% of infants in the U.S. And, though it’s less common in adults (only about 3% of American adults have eczema), …

We all crave beautiful skin! Whether it’s a flawless complexion and radiant shine or just freeing ourselves from troublesome breakouts, skin health is a marker of overall …

There’s nothing more damaging to a weight loss effort than feeling like we’re doing everything right but still not seeing results. Believe me, I’ve been there: I lost over 100 …

There are SO many important and exciting studies coming out on sleep right now, and the reason is pretty simple: we’re finally grasping the fact that in terms of health, …

I’m CRAZY excited to announce the launch of the UPGRADED Go To Bed online sleep program! Newly designed, illustrated, and fully updated, this online program now includes: an …

How much sleep do you need to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning, up and at’em without the need for coffee to shake the drowsies off.  While modern biological research …

Microwaves are a hot topic in the health community (pun intended!), and the internet is full of claims that they leak radiation, destroy nutrients, change the chemical structure of …

In the Paleo community, the idea of taking antibiotics is often frowned upon, and it’s easy to see why! A huge body of research shows that antibiotics not only destroy beneficial …

Real Plans is an absolutely phenomenal meal planning service that will completely revolutionize the way you plan your family’s meals.  I love it, I use it, and I highly …

Friday morning at the Nutritional Therapy Association Annual Conference, which also just happened to also be World Sleep Day, I gave a keynote presentation on the connection …

You may or may not have seen a brief Facebook post I wrote about a week ago regarding an exciting hot-off-the-presses scientific paper that totally blew me away—so much so that …

Recently, I proudly launched my new online program, Go to Bed: 14 Easy Steps to Healthier Sleep. This sleep guide is the most comprehensive resource for the real science of sleep …

One of the best strategies that I can recommend for staying on track is Planning Ahead. That means knowing what you’re going to eat on rushed mornings, busy weeknights, …

Emmalyn Gaertner wants to live in a world where health is about balance, we find happiness in the little things, and our food is cooked with love. As a yoga teacher and wellness …

One of my favorite topics to research and to write about is how sleep (or lack thereof) affects our bodies. And, the more I learn about the necessity of life, the more I’m …

Many of us think we can cancel out an otherwise sedentary lifestyle (sitting at our desk job, commuting in the car, watching TV, and spending way too much time on Facebook) by …

Have you heard about the purported benefits of daily coffee enemas? A collection of recent website articles may have you feeling intrigued by the range of asserted health claims.  …

I’ve very passionate about the necessity of sleep for health, which is why I wrote an entire online sleep program called Go To Bed: 14 Steps to Healthier Sleep. In the last …

This has been a hard post to write.  It has always been important to me to be honest with you about my own challenges and successes, but when things aren’t going well, …

A question I get asked frequently: “I’m eating a Paleo diet but I’m not losing weight. Why?” Sometimes the person lost a bunch of weight initially but …

‘Tis the season for merriment, spending time with family and friends, and exchanging gifts as signs of appreciation for our loved ones. Did you know that this connection has …

This review was written by my assistant Tamar. Make sure you read to the bottom for a coupon code!  I’ve had curls, well, forever. Over the years I’ve tried to straighten …

When we think about the effects of chronic stress, we think of cortisol.  We think of weight gain, especially around the middle.  We think of headaches and depression and anxiety.  …

In the olden days of this blog (something like 2 years ago), I included personal posts–about my own health journey, my experiences of raising two young girls in a Paleo …

I can’t take credit for this analogy,  but I absolutely love it:  hormones are like a symphony and circadian rhythms are the conductor. The term circadian rhythm refers to …

My oldest daughter starts first grade on Wednesday.  Boy, did the summer ever go by quickly!  She’s super excited though.  She loved kindergarten and has missed school pretty …

I have had to pleasure to try out Morrocco Method International haircare products for the last six weeks (as many of you probably already know, I typically like to try products for …

There are many topics that I am researching and writing about for the book that I’ve been meaning to write about for the blog for ages (the book just gives me a firm …

One of the amazing things about my blog growing so quickly is that I now get asked quite frequently to review products.  I’ve learned the art of saying no and now only review …

Eczema is a general term used to describe a collection of skin conditions (the most common being atopic dermatitis) in which the skin is inflamed and irritated.  The inflammation …