Energy
5 Ways to Treat Hormonal Headaches Naturally
Whether it’s a debilitating migraine or the dull throbbing from a stressful day, headaches have the ability to zap your energy, ruin your focus and turn your otherwise centered self into a crabby mess. As one of the most common – and vague – health conditions, headaches are generally accepted as just part of being…
Read MoreMake Exercise Your Meditation Too!
Meditate or exercise, why choose? Movement as a vehicle for deeper self-awareness has been a long-standing practice in many traditions such as Yoga, T’ai Chi, and Chi Gong. You can take the same principles of mindful movement into any workout. Exercise can become the way you deepen your sense of self, relieve anxiety and give your…
Read MoreFood Sensitivities: The Hidden Dangers That No One is Talking About
How do food sensitivities affect a person’s calcium absorption rate? Today, guest expert Kim Millman shares a Calcium CheckUp tool that can help with your diet, meeting your calcium needs, and feeling and looking your very best. I didn’t think that happened until I got old! my patient said with a concerned look. I didn’t…
Read MoreNutrition Advice From a Phone App: Does It Really Work?
Cook? Between the job, the kids, and everyone’s social calendars, who has time to cook anymore? I hear the same lament all the time from busy parents. Who has time to worry about food? I’ve often felt the same way myself. Sometimes I cringe when I think back to the food “products” I allowed my…
Read MoreWhy Treating Your Body Like a Cell Phone Will Get Your Hormones in Balance
What’s the difference between a woman who’s frumpy and frazzled and one who’s healthy and energized? The second one clearly has Charlie’s Angels on her side. No, I’m not talking about Sabrina, Jill and Kelly – those butt-kicking babes with the great body suits. I’m talking about the Charlie’s Angels of hormones: Cortisol, Thyroid and…
Read MoreToo Young for Menopause and Feeling a Little Crazy? Symptoms and Solutions for Perimenopausal Women
I talk to countless women who find themselves feeling more than a little off balance as they move into their 30s and 40s, and they’re not sure why. If you are one of them, don’t worry, you are not alone! I’m here to talk with you about the rarely discussed but oh-so-real experience of perimenopause.…
Read MoreMaca to Boost Your Mood (and your sex drive).
Nodding off at your desk every day? In need of a serious mood makeover? Lagging (or completely lacking) sex drive? I hear these things almost daily from women in my online programs. I am going to explain how you got there and how maca can help. When it comes right down to it, the hormonal…
Read MoreToo Much of a Good Thing – Why Cortisol Can Make You Crazy (And How To Turn It Around)
Let’s be honest: It’s entirely possible to have too much of a good thing. Whether it’s dark chocolate, wine, sunshine, or shoe shopping, a little takes the edge off – but a lot can create a big old mess. The same is true when it comes to cortisol – a stress hormone that needs to…
Read MoreShould You Dump Gluten? How Going Gluten Free Can Unlock Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity
What do Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Subway all have in common? Besides being fast-food chains, they’re among many large companies that have rolled out gluten-free food options in the last few years. You’re probably used to seeing the “special diet” section in Whole Foods, or even your local chain grocery store, but when corporate…
Read More5 Reasons You May Be Deficient in Critical Vitamins And Minerals
Micronutrient Deficiency—sounds scary, doesn’t it? Well, if you are not currently taking steps to avoid it, then it can be a little bit frightening. Whenever your body isn’t getting enough essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids) it cannot perform optimally. It might start as just a few sleepless nights, or poor nail or…
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