Category: Stress

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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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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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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Areas that contribute to autoimmune disease

I talked to @chewsfoodwisely on the are you menstrual? podcast and we spent a good amount of time digging into the three main areas that contribute to autoimmune disease. There was a ton of great information! 1. GeneticsLuckily, our genetics are greatly influenced by our environment. This includes the foods we eat, movement, physical environment/toxins, […]
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Wellness trends that contribute to burnout

Are wellness trends leaving you exhausted or stressed? @danamonsees_cns discusses on the Are you menstrual? podcast how neutral nutrition offers something different. The main principle behind neutral nutrition is that there is no food that is inherently good or bad, but foods do have different nutritional value. For example, an orange has more vitamin C […]
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Light & Our Hormones

The way we live and what we eat have a huge impact on our hormones. This is something I’ve talked about for years and is generally accepted (at least within the holistic wellness community). Many of us are familiar with the fact that the sun helps us make vitamin D, but I would say a […]
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Supporting Minerals In Children

When I think of how we can support mineral status in children, it isn’t a whole heck of a lot different than what I typically recommend in adults. When it comes to hair tissue mineral analysis, there are absolutely differences in reading the test (learn more inside my bonus episode I did on this in Patreon), […]
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Fatigue Case Study: Replenishing Nutrients To Boost Energy

Taylor came to us with extreme fatigue (and I mean extreme) and a slew of other symptoms that were very concerning to her. She started out in the Master Your Minerals course and then did a results review with me. She discovered she had very low mineral levels and was as depleted as she felt. […]
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Building Resilience In Motherhood

When I had my my good friend and colleague, Amy Slater on the Are You menstrual? podcast our main focus was encouraging moms to support and nourish their health and bodies, which isn’t always easy when you’re a mom. There is often a lot on your plate when you’re a mom, which is why I […]
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