Weight gain is a very common and very frustrating part of the perimenopause transition for most women. Here, I do a deep dive to connect the dots between the midlife weight gain and some fascinating ways to support our amazing bodies. You know I love to bring you the latest insights, and since we last…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by Lisa Kilgour—Registered Holistic Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and author of Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets—for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about the gut-brain connection and why most diets are set up to fail, especially for women in midlife. Lisa shares her personal…
In this week’s episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, nutrition and protein optimization enthusiast. Together, they dive into the powerful, science-backed role of protein and amino acids in supporting women’s health—especially in midlife and beyond. Angelo unpacks why protein needs actually increase with age, particularly for women going through menopause. From fighting…
How often do we think about how well our nutrients we consume are absorbed? The nutrients that power our bodies’ vital processes — like energy production, sleep and mood regulation, and thinking — are among the hardest to absorb in the cells. When you add in other challenges to absorption like prescription meds, gut issues,…
Past age 40, there’s a cruel tradeoff that seems to occur. As we enter the decades of life where our wisdom and priorities finally reach their maturity, our health starts to make life harder for us. We might want to enjoy a long hike through beautiful nature more than ever, but our stamina and joints…
Going through menopause can be stressful. A lot of the women I work with feel like their bodies are failing them, suddenly and in a way that’s out of their control. It’s scary, and it’s not as if it happens in a vacuum—you deal with menopause on top of normal life, which for a lot…
Many women complain of fatigue and low energy. It has become a hallmark of modern lifestyle. While there can be many reasons for fatigue, all of them worthy of investigation by your trusted health care provider, anemia is a common problem causing a woman to feel exhausted no matter how much rest she has had.…
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…
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…
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!