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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….
Read MoreIt has been well-documented that COVID has only increased the weight women in families carry. On author and activist Glennon Doyle’s popular podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” she and her cohost and sister, Amanda Doyle, recently discussed women’s Overwhelm. They describe having a ticker of things to do, to worry about, to fix, to anticipate and oversee, always running through their heads, and how carrying the burden of their family members and colleagues’ comfort, safety, health, and success on their backs is flattening them…
Read MoreDid you know your stool gives you insight into your overall health? It’s true! Taking a peek after going number 2 can help you monitor what’s normal and what’s not. Let’s talk about what a regular bowel movement looks like and what to do if you’re struggling to produce healthy stools….
Read MoreBreast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But, with early detection, women have a survival rate of 86 percent. So, get to know your breasts, and don't ignore any unusual changes.
Read MoreWith 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….
Read MoreDid you know that a lot of people who were diagnosed with COVID are still suffering from lingering symptoms? These people are called COVID long haulers, and they can suffer from health problems for months after recovering from the illness. These long-lasting symptoms can include breathing issues, headaches, and muscle pains…
Read MoreOvarian cysts range widely by type and symptoms, as does the required treatment. As a Physician’s Assistant in surgery, I have walked many patients through the discovery of their cyst, planning, surgery, and postoperative recovery…
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreLarge, heavy breasts negatively impact women’s health and lives. Excessive breast tissue, or macromastia, can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain, hand, and arm numbness from impact on nerves, abrasions or indentations on the shoulders from bra straps, and skin infections under the breasts, among other problems….
Read MoreWhen my clients ask me for tangible steps that they can take to help defy age, they usually assume I will follow up with a green juice recommendation or my favorite skin serum. Most people do not realize the complexity of the anti-aging process; It goes far deeper than just what is on the surface…
Read MoreHaving 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…
Read MoreDepending on who you talk to, supplements often get a bad rap. Some of this skepticism comes from a lack of knowledge, but some of it is warranted. Let me explain: Supplements are not required to be approved by the FDA or regulated through any kind of external testing. While some brands claim to do their own internal testing or opt for 3rd party testing, others are not as rigorous and sell products that contain unsafe ingredients…
Read MoreAs the coronavirus pandemic begins to dwindle in some (but not all) parts of the United States, we may see a rise in yet another epidemic: sexually transmitted infections. In fact, sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise for several years now…
Read MoreAll the new research shows how incredibly connected all these elements are. You simply cannot heal a physical ailment without addressing the emotional underbody. You have to find peace within to be whole without….
Read MoreMeet Nadya Okamoto, one of the busiest young entrepreneurs we know. As the founder of Period.org, co-founder of August, and author of Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement, she is working to demystify and destigmatize periods across socioeconomic divides…
Read MoreDo you ever feel tired, lightheaded, or anxious between meals? If so, your blood sugar might be the culprit! Let’s back it up and talk a little blood sugar 101…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreMost 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…
Read MoreHaving 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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