functional medicine health coaching for women in midlife
functional medicine health coaching for women in midlife
According to researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, eating more fatty fish might reduce migraine headaches. For anybody who struggles with migraines, you know this is a big deal. Anything that might reduce the frequency or intensity of migraines (as long as it’s low …
Being overweight or obese puts you at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, but why? It might sound a bit science-y, but it all comes down to the metabolic patterns that accompany changes in body composition, like: Insulin resistance Increased estrogen levels Adipose tissue dysfunction (this means some fat cells produce chemical messengers that …
If you haven’t already fallen in love with curcumin, I’m about to give you one more compelling reason you should. Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric—the spice that makes curry its deep yellow color. Curcumin has powerful antioxidant properties and also influences inflammation in beneficial ways. People use curcumin for: Brain Health Mood Support …
If your metabolism has been out of whack, or you’re just interested in ways to make sure your metabolism stays healthy — I have some tips for you. Ever since it was discovered just how intertwined gut health is with immune health, doctors and medical experts urge us to get metabolic health back on track. …
Feeling confused about fats? Most people are. There’s lots of controversy (and misinformation) about this topic. So let’s start with what we can all agree on… Fats are not inherently bad. We need fat as an essential building block for our cells, our hormones, and our brain. But the types of fats we eat can …
Whether you vowed to follow a low-carb diet or exercise more, the most popular theme of New Years’ Resolutions is weight loss. That’s amazing, but… Most people who lose weight gain it back. The statistics on this are pretty grim. A comprehensive review of 29 long-term weight loss studies found that more than half of …
Still sticking to your New Years’ resolution? Only 25% of people stay committed to their resolutions after 30 days. Only 8% accomplish them. Because here’s the thing. Breaking old habits and forming new ones is HARD. That said, there is solid research on how habits are formed and what we can do to be more …
According to author and Health educator Anne-Louise Gittleman, “Symptoms like depression, mood swings, and even weight gain may have just as much to do with your diet as with perimenopause itself. These symptoms often seem to go away by themselves when you switch to a blood sugar or hormone-balancing eating plan.” All carbohydrates, simple and …
Let’s talk about alcohol. Maybe you drank a little more than usual over the holidays. Maybe you’ve been drinking more since the pandemic began. Maybe drinking has become a habit over the last several years. Whatever your relationship is with alcohol, January is a great time to take a step back and reevaluate it. Because …
It’s no secret that things are pretty stressful right now. Nothing is exactly the way that it seems it should be. So, I just want to give you a quick reminder of one of the BEST ways to relieve stress and feel like yourself again! GET MOVING Exercise is like a miracle when it comes …
