Protein: Are You Consuming Enough?
Have you noticed that protein is one of the more divided nutrition topics as of late? Everyone has their own opinion on how much, when, and what kind of protein you should be eating. Don’t get me wrong—I always encourage my clients to take charge of their health and do what feels right for their bodies. But I also know how confusing all the contradicting information can be. Here’s the truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to protein intake. How much your body needs ultimately depends on your stage of life, current exercise level, state of health, and more….
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Five Birth Control Myths Debunked
There are so many myths and inaccuracies when it comes to contraception. Even though various methods are available and 72 million women in the United States use birth control, rumors about their safety and effectiveness persist. If you are hoping to delay pregnancy for a few more years or avoid it altogether, you should understand all of your choices. Unfortunately, this can be a little more than challenging when separating fact from fiction. So, let's set the record straight. Here are some common birth control myths and the truth behind them….
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Have You Ever Wondered About Sarcomas? Meet: Dr. Brittany Siontis, Sarcoma Medical Oncologist at The Mayo Clinic
Dr. Brittany L. Siontis is a medical oncologist with a specialty interest in sarcomas. What are sarcomas? Sarcomas are a rare, insidious, and little-understood cancer that can affect adults and children alike. Often misdiagnosed, sarcomas can begin either in the bones or in the soft tissue. For that reason, they are very difficult to catch in their early stages. Dr Siontis currently serves as the Principal Investigator of several active clinical trials at Mayo Clinic through the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Group and works closely with the non-profit Rein in Sarcoma, a resource for patients and families touched by this disease….
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The Founder of The Classical Acupuncture Mentorship on Chinese Medicine & Integrative Approaches to Women's Health
Meet Doctor of Oriental Medicine, herb expert, and acupuncturist, Dr. Sean Tuten. In this intensive interview, we sat down with the Founder of The Classical Acupuncture Mentorship to discuss Chinese Medicine, deep hydration, and more…
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How to Detox from Common Toxins (& Why it’s Important!)
Are you experiencing bloating, weight loss resistance, and anxiety? It may be time to detox your body. Almost every summer and around the holidays, when I’m traveling a lot and eating more treats than usual, I notice my muscles are achy, and my brain is foggy. These signs are always reasonable indications that it’s time to detox from common toxins that surround us every day…
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10 Healthy Food Swaps to Help Revamp Your Diet
Whether this sparkling time of year is your long-awaited favorite, or the endless holiday parties overwhelm you a bit (if we’re being honest, we’re all probably somewhere in the middle!), I think we can all agree that indulgent, decadent meals have been had. For those of us who have struggled with food sensitivities, intolerances, allergies, or fears, mealtime over the past few months may have been a bit of a struggle….
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Comprehensive Guide to Urinary Tract Infections
Frequent bathroom runs, the constant urge to go, or that burning feeling when you pee. Ugh! These could all be signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which women commonly experience. Whether this is all new to you or you've had your share of infections, here is a guide to help you make sense of urinary tract infections…
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What’s the Difference Between Animal and Plant Iron?
Let’s talk about iron. It’s a micronutrient that is essential for growth and development. The human body uses iron to form hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body to various organs and tissues. This is crucial because adequate oxygen is required by tissues to perform their various functions effectively…
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A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Staying Sane During the Holidays
The holidays add a lot of stress to our already overloaded lives. Juggling parties and family gatherings, baking, and magic-making for our kids, trying to get holiday cards out on time, finding the right gift for everyone from dad-who-has-it-all to the mail carrier, while not going totally broke....
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A Pandemic Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Whether or not to gather with family over the holidays has never been a harder decision. Not only do we have to navigate the usual stressful family dynamics, but for these past two seasons, we’ve had to worry that we might be passing more than gravy and mashed potatoes over the dinner table. COVID-19 has dominated our thoughts, fears, and newsfeeds since March 2020, making it even more complicated to celebrate the holidays….
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Former CEO & President of Planned Parenthood Gloria Feldt Teaches Women How to Take Back Their Power and Their Health
We sat down with the inspiring Gloria Feldt, the Former CEO and President of Planned Parenthood, to discuss the world of working women, burnout, empowerment, and her new book "INTENTIONING: Sex, Power, Pandemics, & How Women Will Take the Lead for (Everyone’s) Good.” In addition to her extensive resume in women’s health, Gloria is also the co-founder of Take The Lead, a nonprofit initiative with a goal to propel women to leadership parity by 2025. Take a listen.
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Gut Health 101 with Holistic Nutritionist Elissa Goodman
As a holistic nutritionist, it’s my passion to help others embrace a healthy lifestyle that allows them to live wholly. This is in part because I know what it’s like to live life feeling, well, less than your best. Although today I am the happiest and healthiest I have ever been, it took years of nourishment, love, and some hard work to get here….
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7 Ways to Boost Your Glutathione Levels
With the current pandemic still rearing its ugly head, immune health continues to be a topic I am asked about almost daily. It’s true—it is more important than ever to ensure adequate intake of certain nutrients like zinc and vitamins C and D, but there is another antioxidant you may be less familiar with that is arguably the most important for maintaining powerful immunity….
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8 Ways to Boost Metabolism as You Age (Naturally!)
Are you finding it harder to lose weight as you age? If so, you are far from alone! The underlying cause of your unintentional weight gain is likely related to your metabolism. As we age, our metabolisms slow down…
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How to Find a Therapist at Every Cost Point: From Free Services to Finding a Counselor on Your Own
If you feel the need for a therapist, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans have seen a therapist at some point. However, getting started with therapy is not always easy. This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of money in the bank, but people at both low and high-income levels can struggle to find a therapist that is right for them. Fortunately, there are viable options for people at both ends of the spectrum, and anywhere in between.
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Get to Know the Many Phases of Your Period: A Complete Guide to Your Menstrual Cycle
Having a period is a fact for almost every person with a uterus. The reality is, you will spend about ten years or 3,500 days of your life bleeding! And even though you will devote roughly 40 years of your life to managing "that time of the month," you still may not have a real understanding of the ins and outs of your menstrual cycle…
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On Compassion Fatigue: An Endemic in the Internet Age
If empathetic professionals can experience compassion fatigue due to regular access to human suffering, it stands to reason that so too can the average consumer of news and information…
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Sarcoma: A Frequently Misdiagnosed and Rare Cancer
Most people haven’t heard of sarcoma. After all, sarcomas are rare, comprising less than 2% of all cancers in adults and accounting for about 16,000 new cases in 2019. Misdiagnoses of sarcomas, however, are extremely common…
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Is This Normal? How to Decode Vaginal Discharge
Having vaginal discharge is common but seeing an unexpected color can be unsettling and have you wondering, "does this need to be checked out?" The good news is that vaginal discharge can present in many different colors and still be normal.…
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Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation, Audrey Gruss, on Mental Health, Awareness, & Advocacy
As the Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), established in 2006, Audrey Gruss is helping to pioneer international scientific research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression and its related mood and emotional disorders…
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