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Healthy Tips for Parents and Athletes

Finding Balance while Navigating the Busy Sports Season As the sports season ramps up, many parents find themselves juggling an already packed schedule with the additional commitments of practices, games, and team events. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and family time becomes even more challenging. It’s a season filled with pride and excitement as you watch… Read more »

How to Relieve Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia is one of the most prevalent chronic pain conditions, particularly affecting women. It manifests as widespread pain or tenderness that can be highly sensitive to touch, occurring anywhere throughout the body and lasting for days, weeks, or even months. Often described as a “pain regulation” or “neurosensory” disorder, fibromyalgia heightens the brain’s sensitivity to… Read more »

The Powerful Connection Between Gut Health and Overall Well-Being

Imagine waking up every day feeling energized, with improved mood, reduced pain, successful weight management, crystal-clear focus, and balanced hormones. This vision of optimal health can become a reality with the right approach to gut health. Could Your Gut Be Affecting Your Health? In recent years, the spotlight has shone brightly on gut health, capturing… Read more »

Food Allergies vs Sensitivities 

Food allergies and intolerances are increasingly common. You’ve likely heard of nut-free schools and gluten-free foods. While some people must avoid even the tiniest traces of certain foods, millions of Americans experience allergic reactions to foods each year. While most reactions are mild, some can be life-threatening and require emergency treatment or hospitalization. So, where… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Alcohol and Sleep

Sleep is essential for good health and a sense of well-being. It gives your cells—especially in your brain and muscles—time to rest, clean out waste, and repair. For women struggling with inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and hormone issues, getting enough quality sleep is crucial. It helps reduce inflammation throughout the body and lowers… Read more »

Nutrient Absorption – Your Essential Guide

“You are what you eat” is a renowned saying, yet the more precise version is often overlooked: “You are what you eat and absorb.” Nutrient absorption plays a pivotal role because consuming a plethora of highly nutritious foods may not yield full benefits if those nutrients aren’t effectively absorbed. Inadequate absorption is akin to missing… Read more »

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Worried About Nutrient Deficiencies?

Did you know? A staggering 31 percent of women in the United States face the risk of nutrient deficiency, which can wreak havoc on our health. It might sound surprising, especially in a world where food seems plentiful, but it’s a stark reality. Recent studies highlight the top five nutrients that many of us lack…. Read more »

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How to Reach Sustainable Weight Loss

If you find yourself concerned about your weight, you’re not alone. In my practice as a functional medicine nutritionist, I often work with women who are navigating through issues like fatigue, inflammation, chronic pain, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and unexplained weight gain. Weight, while just one aspect of overall health, is a common concern among… Read more »