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Is There a Gut-Hormone Connection in Perimenopause and Menopause?

Did you know an unhealthy gut (AKA digestive system) can not only cause digestive symptoms but also lead to inflammation and make perimenopause and menopause symptoms worse? Why? It’s because of the gut-hormone connection. What is the Gut-Hormone Connection? The gut or digestive system begins in the mouth and ends at the anus. It is …

What’s Love Got to Do with Health?

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 …

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 …

Chronic Pain: Are You One of the Many?

Did you know there are 100 million Americans who experience chronic pain – more than those who have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined?  And I’m sure you know that pain is your body’s alarm system. So when you feel pain, your body is telling you something is wrong and needs attention. Living with chronic …

Eating More Carbs May Help Fatigue, Digestive, or Autoimmune Issues

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and weight issues (maybe autoimmune or menopausal symptoms) but just don’t know the first step to help? If so, I’m going give you right now one step you can take today. Eat more carbs. Yes. You read that right. Now don’t be fooled into thinking carbs (AKA carbohydrates) …

Is Stress Causing Your High Histamine Levels?

What’s another big issue that may be causing your high histamine levels? Stress! We all have stress in our lives. But it’s our reaction to the stress that determines how our bodies and minds handle that stress. And if we live in a perpetual state of stress without learning how to manage it, that’s what …

Hidden Connection: Diet and Your High Histamine Levels

Is there a hidden connection between what you eat and your high histamine allergic reactions? Histamines are chemicals in your body that help you regulate foods and things you come in contact with like dust, pollen, pet dander, or things you inhale such as fragrances, car fumes, etc. If you are histamine intolerant, you have …

Are Histamines Causing Your Gastrointestinal Issues?

Do you have high histamine levels? Are your histamine levels causing or amplifying your symptoms? Not simply your runny nose or congestion, but also your digestive symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, or even fatigue? What are histamines?  Histamines are chemicals found in our body to help our immune system handle food we eat, things we come …

How to Swap Healthy Foods When Over 40

What’s the most common question I’m asked as a health and wellness coach regarding eating? It is, “How do I actually eat healthier?” Maybe you’ve asked that, too. You’re ready to eat some healthier foods but aren’t sure exactly how to do it. Maybe you think by the time you’re ____ years old, you should …