The 3 P’s of Brain Remodeling: Puberty, Pregnancy, and Perimenopause
As women, we often hear that our hormones are to blame for the changes we experience throughout life. While hormones do play a significant role, there’s something even more profound happening behind the scenes—brain remodeling. During three key life stages—puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause—our brains undergo significant changes in structure, function, and chemistry. This process, driven […]
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The Three Health “Thugs” that Influence Perimenopause – Part 1: Perimenopause Inflammation
While working with perimenopausal and menopausal women, I have come to realize that this normal hormonal transition is becoming more dysfunctional and challenging to navigate. Minor changes in sleep, weight, mood, and energy are normal at this time, but I am seeing women with debilitating fatigue, sleep disorders, significant weight gain, and cognitive changes. […]
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My Periods are Getting Weird…is this Perimenopause? A Summary of Beginning Perimenopause
Are you experiencing any of the following perimenopause symptoms: • Unusually heavy or light menstrual flow? • Shorter menstrual cycle lengths (≤25 days)? • New sore, swollen, and or lumpy breasts? • New or increased menstrual cramps? • New mid-sleep wakening? • Onset of night sweats, especially around flow? • New or increased migraine headaches? […]
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Revitalize Your Immune System and Become “Virus Proof”
Note: This article was written in March of 2020. It was my first attempt to demystify the COVID-19 pandemic for my confused and worried clients. I am publishing this now, in June, as a prequel to several other articles I will be posting. We know so much more now, but everything stated below is still […]
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Canaries in the mine…are you one of them?
The Evolution of Laundry Pods I recently read an article that shocked and angered me enough that I have to share it with you today. The article was entitled “Laundry Pods Continue to Poison People.” What made me sit up and take notice was the fact that I am reactive to any type of laundry fragrance […]
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Spring Cleaning Inside and Out
With spring right around the corner, I am thinking of large green salads, cleaning up my flower beds, and my own detox program. The article below discusses how important a well-functioning liver is for overall health. I want my liver to work optimally so I try to incorporate some form of detoxification routine often, daily […]
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