Life can sometimes feel very hard and full of stress but there are ways to overcome this. The COVID pandemic is far from over, but life moves on, and we must find a return to a “new” normal. At the same time, people are struggling with multiple stressors outside of their personal control. According to a poll by the America Psychological Association, 27% of people surveyed report that most … [Read more...] about Tips to Rebuild Your Confidence During Stressful Times!
Self-Care
Nutrition Tip: Feeling Better in Your Own Skin
We need to learn to care for our body the way it is today, right here and right now. For many this time of year, the seeming answer to feeling better about themselves and improving body image means losing weight or other means of changing their body. But having the focus on changing your body makes you feel worse about your body in the long run. So, consider trying a different focus: making space … [Read more...] about Nutrition Tip: Feeling Better in Your Own Skin
Tips to Manage the Holidays when Letting Go of Diets
The Thanksgiving holiday can be filled with dread when you are working on recovery from an eating disorder or letting go of diets. Living in diet culture, we are surrounded by people inadvertently judging food choices, while at the same time commenting on their own food intake and body image, especially those with eating disorders. Here are some strategies that we share with our clients and … [Read more...] about Tips to Manage the Holidays when Letting Go of Diets
How Calcium can help prevent Osteoporosis
Yes, getting the proper amount of calcium can help you build stronger bones and prevent osteoporosis. In my last blog post, I shared with you Part 1 in my series focused on Risk and Screening for Osteoporosis at midlife. Today’s focus will be on dietary changes you can take to maintain strong bones for a lifetime to prevent osteoporosis. You might be wondering why I am diving into this … [Read more...] about How Calcium can help prevent Osteoporosis
The Role of our Gut Microbiome in Menopause: From Weight to Wellness
From having a “gut” instinct to “feeling” something in your gut, our GI tract plays a critical role in the health and well-being of our entire body. Our gut – more specifically, the gut microbiome –is literally a second brain that plays a role in our moods, our immune system, our weight, and metabolism, and even influences the metabolism of hormones, such as estrogen. This lesson will focus on … [Read more...] about The Role of our Gut Microbiome in Menopause: From Weight to Wellness
Learn how to set health goals with 10 behaviors that favor health
Self-Care is important to your overall health. This morning I spoke with a new client whose doctor told her she must lose weight; that her weight gain since COVID has led to her developing some health concerns. This was quite distressing, as you can imagine; she really had no idea what to do and was looking for direction. Here’s the thing... Just because her doctor told her she “needs” … [Read more...] about Learn how to set health goals with 10 behaviors that favor health