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The Hygge Nurse

Rachel is a nurse practitioner and food-as-medicine researcher focused on nutrition and lifestyle approaches to wellness. As founder of The Hygge Nurse, she translates evidence from nutrition science, seasonal living, and preventive health into practical tools for everyday life.

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New science for calmer days + better sleep (Fall update)

The Hygge Nurse Dispatch Top posts from this week hi friend, it’s been a minute—so I’m dropping a tight, research-forward update you can actually use this week. below are fresh findings from the last year or so on sleep, mood, blood pressure, and food-is-medicine—translated into simple, compassionate steps for your full-plate life. Recent updates in science + wellbeing morning light still wins for mood + energy A 2024 systematic review/meta-analysis confirms bright-light therapy is an...

The Hygge Nurse BLOG PODCAST ABOUT ME Hi friend, I want to speak from the heart this week. Like many of you, I’ve been feeling a deep heaviness lately. The news cycle feels unrelenting—grief layered upon injustice, one crisis following another. I’ll be honest: I’ve had to step back and remind myself that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean I’m weak. It means I’m human. And you are too. As a nurse, researcher, and someone who believes in collective care, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we stay...

The Hygge Nurse SHOP BLOG PODCAST ABOUT ME Dear Hygge Abode Community, Before we dive in, I just want to take a moment to honor you. Whether you’re a caregiver, a community leader, a busy parent, or someone simply trying to make thoughtful, nourishing choices—you’re here because you care. You care about wellness, about what’s real and evidence-based, and about building a better world not just for yourself, but for your family and your neighbors. That kind of care is powerful. And I’m so...

🎙️ New Episode Alert + Fourth of July Surprise Sale! 🎉 Dear Hygge Abode Family, I’m thrilled to share that our latest episode of the Hygge Nurse podcast is now live! This week, we have a truly inspiring conversation with Kristy Farewell, the CEO and Founder of Kairos Insights. Kristy brings a wealth of knowledge on how wellness as a leader can profoundly impact not only the individual but the entire team and organization. In this episode, Kristy and I dive into: Her Journey: Kristy shares her...