The Wellness Blog

Welcome to the Wellness Blog!

Stay informed and be inspired when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Our evidence-based nutrition and wellness content serves as a tool to help you thrive in your wellness every day.

What To Know About Your Thyroid

What To Know About Your Thyroid

According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 8 women develop thyroid disease during their lifetime. Oh, boy. How does this little gland impact so many women?  Your thyroid gland may be small, but it carries a big job! Whether you are pregnant, or just feeling...

Why Your Body Needs Carbs

Why Your Body Needs Carbs

Carbohydrates do so much for the body. More than you could ever imagine. They actually help keep us alive. Before you start throwing away your bread and saying goodbye to pasta nights, here are 9 reasons why you should keep carbohydrates on the menu! Why do we need...

What to Know About Soy

What to Know About Soy

Written by FH Contributor, Claudia Carillo Soy is a nutrient-dense legume and edible bean, commonly used to make soy milk and tofu. Soy's health benefits are a hot topic in nutrition research, as throughout the years, findings have been very controversial. However,...

5 Herbs You Need In Your Life

5 Herbs You Need In Your Life

Written by FH Contributor, Lauren Scheuneman Herbs and spices are not only a wonderful way to add more flavor to a variety of meals, but they also have quite a few impressive nutritional properties your body will love. We're highlighting 5 you must add to your pantry....

Sleep and Your Hormones + Tips To Better Sleep

Sleep and Your Hormones + Tips To Better Sleep

How does your sleep look like? Maintaining a consistent sleep pattern with an adequate amount of sleep (at least 7 hours) each night is essential for overall health, especially when it comes to your hormones. And let's be real so many things impact the quality of our...

Hi, I’m Valerie!

I’m a DC metro-based Women’s Health Dietitian, Podcast Host and Founder of Flourish Heights. Here, I share evidence-based nutrition and wellness tips to help you flourish!