Author: Amanda

How to physically support detox

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but these are the ones we utilize most ourselves and with clients. 1️⃣Supporting the lymphatic system is a big one. There are many ways to do this through movement, rebounding (one of my faves), yoga, inversions, walking, etc. My favorite account with information on the lymphatic system and how you […]
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Minerals & Gut Health!

What do minerals have to do with our gut health? Everything! But seriously, they have a big impact on many different aspects of gut health from supporting digestion to ensuring our immune system is functioning properly to avoiding imbalances of bacteria and fungus. They really impact every aspect of our gut health. One of the […]
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Hallmarks of endometriosis

With endometriosis, similar tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, rectum, bladder, and intestines. 10% of women in the world have endometriosis. Because getting a diagnosis can be difficult since it requires exploratory surgery, this number is likely much higher. One of the most important things I discussed with Cindy from @endo.fertility.dietitian in […]
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Why are we lacking energy?

Why are so many women struggling with energy? I think it’s because so many women are addicted to stress and I don’t think it’s their fault. We live in a fast-paced, instant-reward society that expects a lot of us. Plus, women are amazing in what they are able to accomplish. After becoming a mom I […]
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Areas that impact digestion with endometriosis

Digestion is often compromised in those with endometriosis. This happens for a few different reasons. A major one is related to the balance of beneficial and non-beneficial bacteria. Women with endometriosis are predisposed to having higher amounts of bacterial imbalance in their gut. Another big one is how fatigue and chronic pain can impact eating […]
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The many benefits of sodium

Prioritize this before you invest in another supplement… When I was recently asked about what I’m doing to support my body in a stressful season, and my answer was to increase my sodium intake, I was immediately met with, “But what supplements are you taking?” which really made me pause. Are there supplements that can […]
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Stress and your thyroid

In this podcast episode on the AYM Podcast, @kaelyRD and I dive deep into every area of thyroid health, including how stress impacts your thyroid and how a low-functioning thyroid then in turn impacts your menstrual cycle. If you haven’t heard of the OAT axis (or the ovarian-adrenal-thyroid axis), it’s the communication between these three […]
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Building Coherence To Heal

 If you’ve never pictured yourself well it’s probably going to be hard to actually achieve wellness. How will you know what signs to look for that things are improving? If you’re in a constant state of fight or flight and making decisions from a place of fear, your body won’t heal. What Is HeartMath? We […]
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Assessing thyroid health

There are several ways you can assess your thyroid function. One of the best ways, in our opinion, is by how you feel. Thyroid dysfunction usually goes hand in hand with period problems, see this blog post for info on the connection between your thyroid and your cycle!, but there are so many other symptoms […]
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What does leptin resistance look like?

What Is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating energy balance and appetite in the body. It is produced by fat cells and released into the bloodstream. The primary function of leptin is to communicate with the brain, particularly the hypothalamus, to signal the amount of fat stored in the […]
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