I I work with women in perimenopause and menopause who also struggle with digestion, fatigue, and stress — and we build habits that support the whole body and mind, not just the scale.
Many women dealing with autoimmune symptoms focus on where the symptoms appear. If the problem is joint pain, they focus on the joints.If the issue is thyroid dysfunction, they focus on the thyroid.If it’s fatigue, they assume they just need more rest. But the truth is that many autoimmune symptoms may begin somewhere unexpected: In …
If you set health goals this year but already feel tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. For women over 40, it can be hard because what worked before isn’t working now. Your hormones change the rules of weight loss, digestion, sleep, and how you respond to stress. New habits need to be developed …
“I was so ready for the Christmas party – excited to see everyone and have fun. But after arriving, I found myself parked by the food table stuffing my face and unable to stop. I felt miserable the next day.” Ever felt that way? I know I have and many of my friends and clients …
So how can you eat healthy during the holidays without the cravings, temptations, without gaining 5 – 10 pounds? You want to fit into your favorite dress or jeans, right? Or even more importantly you are tired of being tired and are beginning to see how what you’re eating is affecting you. You want energy …
Do you get more stressed during the holidays? If so, you’re not alone. Many people do. There are many reasons why. We discussed unrealistic expectations and time management and ways to help in part 1. If you didn’t read that yet, click here. How does stress show up in our body and mind? Here are …
Is your gut health affected by perimenopause or menopause? So if you’re in the perimenopause or menopause phase of life, has your gut health – your digestive system — changed? I have women ask me often why as they age has bloating, stomach pain, or food sensitivities worsened? Why are they having constipation or diarrhea …
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 …
Have you ever fasted? As a health and wellness coach, I often am asked about intermittent fasting including what is it exactly, is it beneficial to health, how do you do it, what are the cons, and should everyone do it. So let’s dive in to find out. What is Intermittent Fasting? Fasting is when …
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? …