The Ultimate Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for Women

Do you need ideas for gifts for yourself? Maybe you’re wanting to eat and live healthier, but it’s all the practical things you’re not sure what to do about. Things such as what cooking pans to use, which blender brand, what storage containers for leftovers, what knives, cutting board, small appliance, etc. And I’ve already …

How to Stress Less During the Holidays Part 1

We are in the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and then New Year’s is right after that. Is this the most Wonderful Time of the Year for you? Or are you like many people who tell me they’re feeling even more STRESSED! The holidays are filled with both joy and stress for most of …

Is There a Connection Between Thyroid and Perimenopause or Menopause?

Did you know that perimenopause and menopause can affect your thyroid? And your thyroid disease may be a factor in how you respond during perimenopause and menopause?  Anytime hormones fluctuate for whatever reason, other hormones will be affected in some way. Nothing happens in isolation in your body. Whether you’re in puberty, pregnant, in perimenopause, or in …

The Surprising Connection Between Beauty Products and Hormonal Balance

If you’re a woman and have symptoms like foggy thinking, trouble losing weight, fatigue, hair loss, digestive problems, and pain, you may not be aware that there are about 11 possible causes of your symptoms and health conditions. Your hormones could be too high or too low and that can be caused by numerous reasons. …

Three Simple and Tasty Sugar Substitutes

If you’re trying to bake and eat healthy, can you still use a sweetener? What if you have autoimmune or gut health issues? Yes, you can.   Maybe you’ve heard the blue (Equal), pink (Sweet-n-Low), and yellow (Splenda) packets are not the best for your overall health because they provide no nutrients and may cause …

How to Balance Occupational and Intellectual Wellness for a Healthier You After 40

Do you like your job? Or if you’re retired or not working outside the home, do you like what you’re doing? Do you feel stimulated or challenged in a healthy way at what you do? Since we’ve been talking about all the dimensions in wellness, have you ever thought of how your occupation, volunteering, or …

How to Change Your Thoughts to Improve Your Health

The invisible battle you wage against your human nature will be won or lost in your mind. You’re writing your own life story with each subtle thought you think. — Tommy Newberry Did you know that 90% of your thoughts are reruns from yesterday and the day before? How do you think about yourself or …