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 know 5-10% of the population has IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? And of those, 2 out of 3 are women! It can lead to unnecessary surgeries such as hysterectomies or ovarian surgeries when it’s really IBS, not a problem with the uterus or ovaries. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. It is not a …
Do you have “good” gut health or “bad?” What does that really mean? Your gut, or digestive system, is the main way you consume and process nutrients in your body. These nutrients turn into your muscles, organs, and cells so your body will function the way God created it to. So it is key to …
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 …
We’ve been talking about reducing stress and one way to do that is to clean up your kitchen environment. How can you do that? By cleaning out the fridge and freezer to store only healthy foods for your health and wellness. The easiest way to stick to a healthy nutrition plan is to keep the …
One of the first things we can do to help alleviate stress is how you begin your day. No matter if you have gut issues, hormonal issues, autoimmune conditions, or chronic health conditions. Is this you? When your alarm goes off, do you hit the snooze button several times? And then finally jump up, now …
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 …
When you think about nutrition, do you think about it as, “Oh no, I have to give up something?” What if I told you, it’s more important to add something in? Think about what can you add in for nourishment – of your body, mind, and spirit. Don’t think you have to remove something. None …
Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Edward Stanley So What Does Nutrition Mean? Did you know March is nutrition month? And because I’m a health and wellness coach and was trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, you probably know I …