Are you curious why gut health is such a hot topic? Or maybe even what the heck a gut microbiome is, and how this relates to your hormones? Gut health is a hot topic in the forefront now, as it should be! I help women balance their hormones naturally and gut Read more…
The Paleo Diet, Part 2 In part 1 of this series I talked about what it means to optimize your metabolism with the low carbohydrate approach to eating. There is a lot of science and research to support low carbohydrate ways of eating, which includes low carb diets, Paleo diets Read more…
The Low Carbohydrate Diet, Part 1 What exactly does it mean to optimize your metabolism? Our metabolism is how our bodies burn fuel and power our cells. It takes a combination of all your hormones and complicated chemical interactions to run all of your bodily functions. To have optimal function Read more…
Are your hormones screaming at you, or making you crazy? Are you having hot flashes, night sweats, PMS, insomnia, fatigue? Are you irritable or bitchy? You may not think so but maybe others in your life do! Yes, hormone imbalances can be uncomfortable. They can be mild or not so Read more…
“Progress, not Perfection”. I like that saying, although I certainly didn’t make it up. But I can see how in many areas of life it can apply beautifully. I have usually seen it used in areas of weight loss, and making healthy changes in diet. And I think in terms Read more…
Do you struggle with your weight, fatigue or insomnia? Do you have food cravings, or are you hungry all the time? These are just a few symptoms of unstable blood sugar, which can lead to pre-diabetes and then diabetes. My wish for you is to have vibrant health, and to Read more…
“Inflammation” is the new buzzword in the health care world, as it is being mentioned more and more. Have you ever sprained your ankle, and it became swollen and hot, and then bruised? That is a very obvious inflammatory response, and that is exactly what your body is supposed to Read more…
Has stress taken over your life? you know what I mean…. over busy, over committed, and overwhelmed can become your normal way of living, and your body and hormones can suffer for it! Chronic low grade stress is an epidemic for women these days, with the operative word being “low Read more…