Category: Nutrition

How Gut Health Impacts Hormones

I often get women that come to me wanting hormone testing, and I totally understand why.  They are tired, have painful/heavy periods, irregular cycles, endometriosis, PCOS, etc., which are all related to hormones.  BUT, and that’s a big but, we need to think about what is causing these hormone imbalances.  This is where the digestive […]
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Gut Healing Gelatin

Gelatin has long since been studied and used for its therapeutic effects.  Have you heard the craze over gelatin?  Have you been wondering if you should give it a try?  You’re in luck.  I’m going to tell you exactly why you should incorporate gelatin into your diet.  I’m even going to give you my favorite […]
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The Power of Magnesium

I am pretty conservative about supplements and very conservative when it comes to supplementing with minerals.  Minerals aren’t just high or low.  They all connect, and some are even antagonists.  For example, copper and zinc are synergistic, meaning they work together, but having too much can still deplete the other.  This is why I don’t […]
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Is Intermittent Fasting Bad For Your Hormones?

I get asked about many types of diets, but intermittent fasting (IF) is probably the most frequent.  And I get it, the idea of not having to worry about food does sound kind of nice, but if the goal is to fix a hormone imbalance or support long term health, fasting isn’t the answer.  Can […]
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Mineral Testing vs. Hormone Testing

I recently got a great question about why I use hair mineral testing most often and the difference between hair testing and hormone testing.  I often get women asking me to run DUTCH comprehensive hormone testing, but I require hair mineral testing along with it.  Let’s dig into why!  What is hair mineral testing? A […]
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Why You Should Work With A Functional Medicine Practitioner

When I decided to get off the pill, I struggled a lot.  Even though I was familiar with how the pill worked, I was shocked at how difficult the transition off of birth control was on my overall hormones and health.  I figured that since I did not want to be on synthetic hormones anymore, […]
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Are Food Sensitivities Stressing You Out?

Are you struggling with food sensitivities?  Do you find that you are all of a sudden reacting to foods you love and eat all the time?  I am probably going to surprise you with what I say next.  Food sensitivities are a symptom, not your problem.  Reacting to food is not normal.  It is feedback […]
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How Often Should I Eat?

There is a lot of controversy around whether you should eat more frequently, only eat three meals and a snack, never snack, or do full-on intermittent fasting. My general recommendation for most people is to eat every 3 to 4 hours. However, I want to emphasize that the number of meals an individual should consume […]
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Nutrition Myth Busters: Hormone Health

Do you consider yourself up-to-date on the latest nutrition trends? Does the searching for nutrition information leave you looking confused? Trust me; you are not alone. With the worldwide web literally at our fingertips, we have access to an overwhelming amount of information. One source says one thing, while another says something completely different. Our […]
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Minerals Part-2: Power Punchers

In my most recent blog, Minerals Part-1: Mechanics, I introduced the first level of minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. I detailed how each of these minerals plays a role in your body and why they are essential to your health. If you missed it, be sure to check it out. In this post, part-2 […]
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