Best and Worst Brands of Snacks, Bars and Meat Sticks
I went to a yoga class the other day. A woman unrolled her yoga mat next to me and complained she was so tired that she needed sugar to “pick her up.” After the class, I asked her how
How to Trust a Brand of Supplements?
Did you know the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed? Sounds unreal but as I started researching supplements, that one of the
6 Ways to Evaluate a Detox Program
8 years ago, I felt like I needed to press the reset button. I had never fasted, done colonics or taken anti-parasitic herbs. I found a place in Thailand I trusted and went for it. There, I met Jody,
Are You Using Fake Supplements?
Are You Using Fake Supplements? Keep Your Family Safe With These 5 Tips You might be surprised to hear that the supplement industry mostly operates on an honor code. Meaning, nearly all of the supplements you find online and in
How The Pill Can Seriously Affect A Woman’s Health
My functional MD and ND friends always say that the pill is the worse thing medicine invented for women. I could relate, to some degree, to this strong statement based on my own experience of being on the pill for
6 Herbs That Calm PMS (Bloating, Tiredness & Mood Swings)
For the 75% of women experiencing some symptom of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and feel there is no relief in sight, get ready to find out how the world of herbal medicine can help. PMS can kick start symptoms that often occur
How I’ve Prepared for My Surgery and Post-Surgery Tips and Updates
Last Monday, August 28th was one of the biggest days in my life. Bigger than my wedding. Bigger than getting the green card (although I cried when I got the news). Bigger than getting a sweet deal from a prestigious
Boost Magnesium Levels to Rebalance Your Hormones
If you’re a busy modern woman, chances are you’re deficient in magnesium and don’t even know it. This multi-tasking mineral is needed for your body to complete around 300 enzyme responses. Many of these responses impact on your natural hormone
How the Gut Bacteria Are The Boss Of Your Hormones
What you will discover: Gut health and gut bacteria are the most overlooked elements of hormonal balance (includes menopause, thyroid issues, estrogen excess). The microbiome is now considered an endocrine organ, some consider it even more powerful than
Reversing Autoimmunity – The Wahls Protocol – Cooking for Life Cookbook
CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF THIS INTERVIEW What Dr. Wahls shares in this interview: Turned to looking at food for healing when her MS symptoms began to take their toll and let to her decline. In 2008 while
How Constipation Causes Hormonal Imbalances and Ways To Get Going Again
It’s really important to have a regular bowel movement (I’m talking once daily and feeling emptied) for your overall health and even more so when you are suffering from various hormonal imbalances. Constipation is on top of the list when
How Your Digestion Impacts Hormone Imbalance and Weight Gain
Are you completely fed up with digestive problems? Do you suffer constantly from: Bloating most days or every day (or bloating after every meal) Stomach pain Burping – particularly after food Flatulence (or, simply gas) A reactive belly that
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[Practitioners] Things I’ve Never Told Anyone – How I Nearly Went Bankrupt and Then Turned My Business Around
I have never shared this with you before. In fact, most of my close friends don’t know the below details. I have been running my nutrition practice for 7 years now. Today is it a highly successful mission-based practice that
The Gallbladder and Hormone Balance Connection. And, What Does It Mean When You Don’t Have a Gallbladder?
This guest article was written by my friend Debbie Graefer, L.Ac. MTOM Licensed Acupuncturist and Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Debbie is the mastermind behind the great site called GallbladderAttack.com. If you have ever searched online for gallbladder information (like symptoms,
How to Find a Supportive Doctor?
Almost every person I speak to starts the conversation with: “My doctor is useless and I’m so frustrated.” The common reasons to this comment are: they don’t listen to what you have to say they dismiss your symptoms, give you anti-depressants, and
How to Choose an Essential Oil Brand
When it comes to essential oils, there are so many options, it can be difficult to decide what to buy. Today’s guest post by Dr. Eric Z will give you a lot of helpful tips to help you decide which
11 Sleep Strategies to Help the Hormones, Waistline, Mood and Cravings
What you will learn in this article: Increase low magnesium level Increase low progesterone level Add sleep-promoting foods, herbs or blends Lower stress and cortisol, the stress hormone Block out the artificial light before bed Reduce alcohol before bed Stop
How to Hack Your Sleep, Interview with Dr Breus
You know that feeling when you get up well rested, motivated, energized and positive after a deep and long night’s sleep? Many women don’t remember what a restful sleep feels like anymore. Poor sleep affects 70% of Americans and 80% of the
[Practitioners] The Things I’ve Never Told Anyone
I have never shared this with you before. In fact, most of my close friends don’t know the below details. I have been running my nutrition practice for 6 years now. Things have not always been rosy. I started with
Just Diagnosed with PCOS? 8 Steps to Healing
Today’s guest post is written by my friend, Amy Medling, of PCOS Diva. Amy is a certified Health Coach whose mission is to help women with the endocrine disorder Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. In this article, Amy offers eight
