Have you heard of intermittent fasting? This popular technique is all the rage and for good reason. Basically, it means eating within a pre-set time in the 24 hour cycle. For an example, you can choose to eat in an 8 hour window, then close your eating window for 16 hours, only consuming water, black…
Have you wondered recently if you were ‘losing your mind’? Maybe little things have started to slip, like names and dates or maybe you struggle to remember where you put your keys last. All senility jokes aside, there is change for many women at mid life in regards to brain function. Many of us report…
Recently, a panel of our own AST team experts took place to discuss the important topic of immunity. I had the pleasure of sharing the connections between the brain and the gut. Below are my takeaways for gut and brain health. The human immune system is made up (in part) by the 4.4lbs of organisms…
Recently featured on the podcast simply: health coaching, Dr. Lovely talks about perimenopause, privilege, permission, and the pandemic. Check out the podcast episode below.
Have you been told you are at an increased risk for osteoporosis? Maybe you already have osteopenia or you know it runs in the family? Turns out, there are a great many factors involved in healthy bone tissue and there are many avenues for you to help your bones be at their strongest!
We live in a world where we are bombarded with information, in multiple ways, every second of each day. Many aren’t aware just how stressful to our brain and nerve systems this bombardment can be. Frankly, we have yet to adapt to this unique kind of stress. It can leave us feeling depleted and overstimulated.
Many people struggle daily with fatigue. This is especially true of women in peri-menopause. There are potentially many causes fatigue but one of the most common is an imbalance in the iron body. Most commonly, this is low iron levels and called anemia.
Are you one of millions who have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder? Some of the most common would be: MS, Addison’s, celiac, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, scleroderma and more. Why is it that we are seeing AI disorders become more and more common?
Are you aware of just how many chemicals you absorb and inhale every day just from your body care and beauty products? The average woman applies 12 products everyday, the average man – 6 products. Teenage girls – 17 products! These include fragrances, anti-perspirant, toothpaste, hair dye, lotion, make up and facial creams. Not…
I recently did an interview with the awesome Antoinette Mcweeney of Ireland. We spoke of all things thyroid. Find that interview here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/notyourmothersmenopausepodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal The follow up podcast to the interview where I review some critical thyroid info we all need to know. Please watch the video interview with Antoinette and me, then have a listen to…