What to Pack When Traveling

We receive so many questions asking about what to pack when we’re traveling because, well, traveling for me isn’t the typical travel. For over a decade I had to travel with food, dozens of supplements, protocols, and so much more just to keep myself functioning like a human being in my hotel room. So, I … Continued

New Beginnings: The Year of Thriving

Well it’s 2017 and by golly I’m excited for a new year. Aren’t you? If not, take a little break from life, slow your booty down a bit and ask yourself why. Think about it. Get quiet with yourself and sit in stillness instead of just tossing your feelings aside without having the guts to … Continued

My Year of Healing: The Breakthrough That Changed Everything

TheHealthyApple.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. It’s been quite a year. QUITE a year to say the least. Actually it’s been quite a few years of hard-core healing but who’s counting? Ha. I learned a lot … Continued

Starting Over: My Story of Re-Entering the World

After 10 years of struggling with my health to the point where I thought I was loosing my life about 5 times, I’ve emerged healthy and happy and in perfect health. The last 10 years were something that I still honestly cannot believe that I survived. Honestly. I really don’t. There were some really dark … Continued

What I Learned From the Hardest Year of My Life and How I Healed

Today, as I sit here to write this, I’m thriving. I feel alive. I feel like Amie Jo Valpone back when I was 16 years old and I’m full of energy and perfect health. No more belly aches, no more night sweats, no more migraines, no more doctors, no more hospitals, no more drugs, no … Continued

PCOS {Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome}

Different doctors all came up with different reasons as to why I had not menstruated for the past few years, ranging from complications from heavy metal poisoning to a side effect of the Lyme disease to a symptom of adrenal failure. I knew there was something else at play. For my entire adult life I … Continued

How Hormones are Keeping You From Your Ideal Body & Wild Rice Powerhouse Bowl with Basil Garlic Sauce

Working out everyday and not loosing weight? Turning down that glass of wine at dinner? Counting calories? Not eating dessert? And still not loosing weight? I’ve been there. I was 100 lbs. in my 20’s- then one day I woke up and in a matter of a few weeks I was about 30 lbs heavier. … Continued

Cortisol

Cushing Syndrome | How to Relieve Stress Picture yourself walking down the street and a dog jumps out and starts barking at you- you’re startled and scared because you may be in danger. When we are scared or threatened, our body releases a  ‘fight or flight’ response. Essentially what happens is a chemical release of … Continued