I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
Have you heard that old Sound of Music song called “Do-Re-Mi?” The first few words are,” Let’s start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to start.” We all have to start at the beginning when learning something new, right? What about regarding your health? And nutrition? Even with autoimmune and chronic health …
Stress. Anybody have that? Or do you just blow it off or even brag about how you’re coping and handling so much stress? But really, are you handling it? Are you having any of these symptoms? Brain Fog Fatigue Aches and pains Sugar Cravings Bloating, constipation, cramping Trouble breathing Hair falling out If so, these …
Imagine you have a pot of water boiling on your stove? You want to stop the boiling so you decide to throw some ice in the pot. What happens? The boiling stops but only temporarily. The ice melts and the water will begin boiling again, right? So you toss more ice in and then more; …
Did you know that 33 – 50% of the population don’t get a good night’s sleep? And in America about 70 million people have insomnia. And that’s all the time – not just the week following the beginning of Daylight Savings Time! If you also have autoimmune or any chronic health issues, insomnia may be …
Did you know there are 80 different autoimmune diseases? And did you know there are about 25 million Americans who have one? And of those 25 million, 80% are women? Wow! I hope that number is as shocking to you as it is to me. You may have an autoimmune disease or know someone who …
Did you know that thyroid disease affects one in five women and one in ten men? (Yes, it can occur in men.) But 50% of people with thyroid disease go undiagnosed. Wow! And your thyroid is key to your body and mind – your health. It affects so much. Yes, your weight and energy levels …
In honor of Self-Care Awareness month, what are you doing for self-care? And is self-care selfish? Self-Care is taking care of yourself – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Did you know that taking care of yourself is not being selfish? It doesn’t mean that you push your family, friends, job, and responsibilities away completely. It …
Have you experienced any of these symptoms? *Unexplained weight gain or loss *Fatigue *Joint Pain *Hair Loss *Cold Intolerance *Digestive issues *Dry Skin *Brain Fog or Mood Issues *Heart rate irregularity *Infertility If you answered yes, those symptoms could be due to poor thyroid functioning. What is your thyroid and why is it so significant? …
I thought nuts, seeds, and legumes were healthy! Aren’t they? Well, yes and no. In general, they are healthy. Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and carbs; legumes provide protein and carbs. Plus, both have many vitamins, minerals, and fiber for our bodies and minds. But …. Have you ever eaten any of the …
Do you have heartburn, bloating, gas, burping, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation? Those are digestive symptoms that may stem from autoimmune or chronic health diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ Disease, arthritis, MS, Crohn’s, IBS, or even diabetes (both type 1 and type 2). Or maybe you have some of those but don’t have a formal diagnosis. You …