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Autoimmune Disease
The Role of Vitamin D in Autoimmune Disease
June 17, 2019
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Did you know the role of vitamin D in autoimmune disease is incredibly important? You are probably used to seeing food packaging that boldly proclaims to be fortified with vitamin D. But you may be less aware that vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods, and without some minimal exposure to the sun […]
Lifestyle
Top 5 Non-Toxic Sunscreens
June 10, 2019
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Commercial sunscreens are full of toxic endocrine disrupting chemical compounds, make sure you’re choosing non-toxic sunscreens. With summer right around the corner you’ll surely see every big box store, pharmacy, and even grocery market sporting displays of sunscreen. Everything from SPF formulas created especially for children to concoctions that contain shimmer to give your skin […]
Chronic Illness Nutritional Therapies
Managing Inflammation Through Diet
June 3, 2019
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Systemic inflammation is the root of all chronic illness, but managing inflammation through diet can easily be done. Let’s talk more about what inflammation is, how it can get away from us, and how managing inflammation through diet can reduce the burden in a major way.
Hormone Balance Sexual Health
How Hormonal Birth Control Works
May 27, 2019
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Over the last several decades, many new and different options have emerged for women who are searching for methods of birth control. This has been a game changer for so many, especially as it becomes more accessible and affordable. Being able to choose when to get pregnant, and plan pregnancies in advance affords women freedoms […]
Intentional Living
#GIRLBOSS | Book Review
May 20, 2019
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#GIRLBOSS Book Review Sophia Amoruso’s personal account of her journey to create her clothing company, Nasty Girl in #GIRLBOSS is such a great read. #GIRLBOSS is real and raw, sarcastic and identifiable. I highly recommend this read to any woman who is working toward her dreams and needs a little bit of inspiration.
Wellbeing
Daily Stress Management Tips
May 2, 2019
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Stress can literally kill you. Here are five stress management tips to get you through.
Wellbeing
How To Get a Handle On Stress Eating
April 25, 2019
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It’s a simple truth: eating good food feels good. When we’ve had a particularly rough or tiring day, it’s natural to want to grab some chocolate cake on the way home. That will make us feel better, right? Wrong!!! Chocolate cake will just lead to a sugar crash later – and, depending on your nutritional […]
Cancer
What if My Mammogram is Abnormal?
April 18, 2019
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A mammogram is one of the most commonly performed screening tests. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015 statistics indicate that about 65% of women over the age of 45 have had a mammogram within the last two years. A mammogram is considered the standard protocol for detecting breast cancer, but it […]
Cancer Ketogenic Lifestyle
Livin’ La Vida Low Carb Podcast Interview
April 16, 2019
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Jimmy Moore over at Livin’ La Vida Loca. We talked through my journey to healing my body of cancer utilizing a therapeutic ketogenic diet. As well as my mission to help others take control of their health through nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
Hormone Balance Sexual Health
The Fertility Awareness Method Explained
April 11, 2019
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No matter your age or stage in life, there is a good chance you’d benefit from learning about the fertility awareness method — provided you have a monthly visitor (and while I could list all of the creative names a woman’s period has received over time, I’ll just leave it at that awkward term). Though […]
Nutritional Therapies Weight Loss
How To Handle Food Cravings
April 4, 2019
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Taking on the challenge of a diet is a difficult thing, but when you are trying to make a permanent change in lifestyle, the task becomes even more daunting. It seems that at every corner there are potential pitfalls, and sometimes it just becomes too much to take. Do not feel as though you are […]
Nutritional Therapies
Why Are Fermented Foods Good for You?
March 27, 2019
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If you’re anything like me, the first time someone mentions fermented foods will probably make you gag. I mean, really, aren’t fermented foods rotten foods? Get ready to have your mind blown… No, they are anything but rotten! In fact, they are insanely good for you. I can remember my best friend telling me about […]
Nutritional Therapies Paleo Template
5 Common Paleo Diet Struggles
February 22, 2019
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Making lasting change is tough. Especially when it comes to your health and well being. The paleo diet is no different. The diet is high in protein and natural vegetables, eliminates highly processed foods and foods that are high in refined sugar. The Paleo diet also excludes alcoholic beverages, coffee and dairy products. That means […]
Chronic Illness Weight Loss
How to Maintain Weight Loss
February 14, 2019
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Weight loss is an arduous task that requires commitment, consistency, and agility. Maintaining weight loss can be just as difficult. If you successfully lost weight, congratulations you’re amazing. Studies indicate that approximately 30% of weight loss strategies adopted by individuals fail within the first few months. You’ve beaten the odds, now you’ve just got to […]
Inspiration My Life
Be Well, Be Keto Podcast Interview
February 6, 2019
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I had the pleasure of interviewing with Tracee Gluhaich on the Be Well, Be Keto podcast. The episode was just released this morning. We had a blast talking about all things keto, food allergies, cancer treatment, therapeutic keto for cancer, my healing journey, and my desire to help others.
Cancer Chronic Illness
8 Difficult Emotional Responses to a Cancer Diagnosis
January 30, 2019
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I get a lot of questions from people who have a loved one recently diagnosed with cancer. They often want to know what my alternative cancer treatment protocol looked like or how to implement a therapeutic ketogenic diet and lifestyle to treat cancer. These are obvious, you probably expect that I get these questions. But […]
Nutritional Therapies
78 Reasons to Avoid Sugar
January 25, 2019
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Ok, I’m about to make a very bold statement…you ready? Sugar is the number one killer in America and probably the world. Sugar is the underlying cause of some of the biggest killers in the world like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. Not to mention, it’s the cause of non-alcoholic fatty […]
Wellbeing
Exercise and Better Sleep
January 16, 2019
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Did you know that the amount of physical exercise that you get during the day is one of the key ingredients to helping you get a good sleep at night? Yup! The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are to relax at night and fall asleep faster.
My Life
Why I Love the Digital Marketing Community
March 17, 2018
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I spent most of last week trying not to cry in front of the digital marketing community… Last week I spoke at SMX West in San Jose, my first speaking gig back after recovering from burnout, beating cancer, opening my own firm, and returning to agency-side from a few years spent brand-side. I was incredibly […]
Intentional Living
Year of Yes | Book Review
March 7, 2018
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I love this book. I love Shonda Rhimes. I love everything about this story. I loved the way the book made me feel while I was reading it and the motivational hang-over it left me with. I rarely re-read books, but this is one I will pick up again for sure!

Meet Heather Cooan

Hi! I'm Heather, welcome to my little corner of the interwebs where I talk about holistic wellness, healing, and food-as-medicine.

I'm a lot of things! I'm a vulvar cancer survivor, marketing executive, entrepreneur, autoimmune warrior, nutrition therapy student, nutrition consultant, nutrition counselor, nutrition and wellness educator, comic book nerd, recovering overachiever, and a lifelong rebel. :)

I'm passionate about nutritional therapies and lifestyle interventions when dealing with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and hormone imbalance. I'm also very passionate about informed consent, bodily autonomy, and self-directed healthcare.

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