I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
The holidays are joyful, but for many women over 40, they can also bring bloating, sluggish digestion, and uncomfortable fullness that lasts for hours. As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, your digestive system becomes more sensitive to stress, heavier meals, sugar, and irregular eating. The good news? Your digestion can absolutely feel better this …
Do you have symptoms like gas, bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea? And have you been to your doctor or health practitioner and they ignored you or said it’s in your head or basically made you feel unheard? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I’ve had doctors basically ignore me or treat me as …
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 …
Did you know about 7 million people have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) worldwide? And about 1.6 million of those are Americans. Although it’s not common, an increasing number of people have been diagnosed over the past two decades. And what’s even more shocking is there are estimates of up to 80,000 children in the United …
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 …
Imagine you’re at a classical concert listening to a symphony an orchestra is playing. Oh, the various sections blend so well and the music is breathtaking. You are taken away to another time, you relax, and then the music increases in volume and intensity. And then you’re on the edge of your seat. You are …
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 …
Did you know that scientific research is showing that our thought patterns actually do influence our physical health? Not just our emotional and mental health. So do you have stinkin’ thinkin’? Have you heard that term before? Basically are you a glass is half empty type of person or a glass is half full? More …