I help women 40+ with GI and IBS issues decrease bloating, fatigue, & stress so you look and feel your best to be who God created you to be!
Did you wake up feeling refreshed this morning? Or were you tired? Did you know that 33 – 50% of the population don’t get a good night’s sleep? Let’s look at what insomnia is, acute versus chronic, how poor sleep affects us especially after 40, how it can cause weight gain (which most of us …
What’s one other factor affecting your mental health? It’s your gut-brain axis. Have you heard of that before? Scientists and doctors know that the brain and gut are interconnected, by the Vagus Nerve. It’s the longest and most complex of the twelve cranial nerves, running from your brain to your large intestine. This nerve is …
We’ve been talking this month about mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness month. I’ve focused on food being one factor. But today we are going to talk about something else — our thought patterns and how we think. Do you have stinkin’ thinkin’? Have you heard that phrase before? Basically are you a …
Do you feel exhausted? Or lacking energy? One of the top questions I am frequently asked as a health and wellness coach is “What can I do to have more energy?” It seems especially after age 40 adults, especially women, don’t seem to have enough energy for all they need to do. Is that you? …
What are boundaries? Do you need them? And how are boundaries related to health? And why do you need them? Will boundaries help if you have chronic health issues, autoimmune, or gut health issues? The definition of boundary according to dictionary.com is a line or limit where one thing ends and another begins or a line …
In light of Valentine’s Day and the topic of love, do you remembers years ago in 1984 there was a hit song by Tina Turner called What’s Love Got to Do with It? Maybe you’ve heard it. The meaning of the lyrics is sad since in the song the woman was hurt in a relationship …
Are you stressing during the holidays? Many do so if that’s you, you’re not alone. This is part 3. So if you haven’t read part 1 yet, click here. And you can read part 2 by clicking here. In part 2 we talked about the symptoms of stress. But what are the long term effects …
I don’t know about you, but I love making slow cooker or Instant Pot meals – so much easier and quicker. And for healthy cooking and meal prep, it’s a no-brainer! I know someone who has an Instant Pot but still hasn’t used it. It’s gathering dust in her pantry. So don’t do that. Put …
In my previous post, we discussed Metabolic Syndrome and what the five risk factors or symptoms are to indicate you might have it. Click here to read that post. But many have asked me how do I reverse it or what are some things I can do to prevent getting Metabolic Syndrome? How do I …
Do you know one of the top questions I get asked by women over 40? (Maybe you’ve asked it as well.) It is “Why am I so tired, have trouble sleeping, can’t seem to lose weight, and don’t seem to think well anymore?” Is that you? If so, you’re not alone. Many women over 40 …