Balancing Hormones
5 Symptoms Telling You Stress May Be Messing With Your Hormones
Low energy? Weight gain? Bloating? Mood swings? PMS? It may be your stress hormones. Stress hormone imbalances are real. I see them every single day with my clients – and I know it as soon as I see someone (that’s how often I’ve seen it over the years of doing this work). I can…
Read MoreSnacking Can Help You Feel Better
To snack, or not to snack… Snacks can be an important part of your plan as you focus on hormone health, and feeling better in your body again. Are you struggling to lose weight? Feeling exhausted every day? Hit that ‘mid-day slump’? Can’t sleep? Bloated? Snapping at people around you? If so, keep reading.…
Read More21 Symptoms Of Perimenopause You Need To Know About
Let’s talk Perimenopause symptoms today. Essentially, perimenopause is the 10 (ish) years before you actually go through menopause – and they can SUCK if you don’t know how to help support your hormones through this time. This may sound dramatic, but I see so many Women struggling throughout this stage. They: are tired of being…
Read More5 Ways You May Be Messing With Your Hormones (without even knowing!)
Chronic stress, staying up too late, refined vegetable oils, fabric softeners, and pushing yourself can create big problems for your hormones. Here’s why, plus solutions for each of these factors. Recently, at one of my free live trainings, I was asked ‘but how did my hormones get so out of balance in the first place?!’…
Read MoreWhy is My Metabolism Slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your…
Read MoreCoffee – Who Can Drink it, and Who Should Avoid it?
Coffee is one of those things – you either love it or hate it. Or you hate to love it… You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). …
Read MoreThree Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Aren’t those holiday feasts are just amazing?! And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. I know I love them. It is way too easy to indulge on those days, and truthfully if you decide that it’s something you want to do –…
Read MoreEverything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating May Be Wrong
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating May Be Wrong (and it’s Making You Exhausted, And Gain Weight). Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere, isn’t it?! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to…
Read MoreWhat Exactly IS Your Metabolism?
What exactly is Metabolism? This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in nutrients…
Read More5 Steps To Help Manage PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
**Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects 5 – 10% of women who are of reproductive ages. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health and appearance, and it can be very frustrating for those affected by it. I am seeing more and more women…
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