Author: Amanda

How To Build A Nourishing Smoothie

Smoothies can be a great way to nourish and hydrate yourself in the warmer months, especially when it’s so hot it can be hard to eat enough food for those who are spending a lot of time outside. Let’s break down how you can build your own nourishing smoothie. Please keep this information in context […]
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The Connection Between Endometriosis and Minerals

Katherine joined Master Your Minerals after doing a lot of work on her nutrition. She had been adding in more nutrient-dense foods and had seen improvements from doing that, but she was still struggling with endometriosis flares. After joining the course and getting her hair mineral test results, she could get a clear-cut picture of […]
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What Is Hypermobility?

Hypermobility is a connective tissue disorder characterized by joints that move beyond the typical range of motion, skin hyperextensibility (unusually stretchy skin), and tissue fragility. It can be benign for some but it can also be associated with pain, instability, and other health complications like mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and POTS. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) […]
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Ways To Support Cervical Mucus Production (for Optimal Fertility)

Did you know that healthy cervical mucus is one of the most critical factors for trying to conceive? Without it, getting pregnant becomes a LOT harder. (Sperm need a highway to your follicles!) But it’s not the only thing that matters. In fact, there are many factors that contribute to optimal fertility. Before you think […]
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Understanding The Peri-menopause Transition

Before we get into what exactly is happening to our hormones during the transition to menopause, I want to talk about when this can happen since I think it begins a lot sooner than most women realize. Typically, you will be going through menopause somewhere around the time your mother went through menopause. For example, […]
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Symptoms That Are Normalized But Are Often A Pelvic Floor Issue

Pelvic floor issues are more common than you think, and they often appear as symptoms that society has normalized in women:-urinary leaking while exercising, sneezing, or laughing-pain during sex (doesn’t have to be this way)-constipation/hemorrhoids (yes, this is often related to a tight pelvic floor, amongst other things) These symptoms are common but not normal. […]
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Part 2

How To Support The Body With MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility In part 1, I broke down what exactly MCAS is and how it can present in our bodies. In this post I want to talk more about how we can support our bodies when we are struggling with one or more of these conditions. Michelle […]
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Part 1

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is another major driver of histamine intolerance symptoms. Mast cells are white blood cells that are found throughout the body. They act like our first line of defense against certain foreign invaders like parasites, fungus, and bacteria. When these cells detect a threat, they go through a process where they […]
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Pregnancy is like Running a Marathon

It’s no secret that pregnancy is a huge event for your body—probably one of the biggest physical events you’ll ever put it through. Which is why, like anything else in life, it’s important to prepare. According to Dr. Robert Thompson, MD, each pregnancy drains 10% or more of a woman’s total body mineral supply: “As […]
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Nervous System Tips For Postpartum

Supporting our nervous system postpartum is important for mom and baby. Babies don’t have a specific part of their nervous system developed when they are born so they borrow part of ours to thrive. If we are not regulated, it will be very difficult for our children to be regulated. Please do not take this […]
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