The 4th trimester is a term used to describe the first few months after giving birth. It is a time of a lot of physical change, as well as a change to your daily routine, sleep, etc. The change feels endless in those first few months, so there are a few things I would like mamas […]
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After doing predominantly telemedicine for 3.5 years, I thought I should share a few things that have been helpful for me. Remote work may persist for many, so I thought it helpful to share the things that have I have learned. Devise a morning routine The idea of jumping out of bed and landing at
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For some women, hormonal changes are gradual. For others, especially those who go through severe stress or a hysterectomy, there can be a more sudden dropoff in hormones. These changes are perimenopause, which is the slow climb to menopause that occurs around age 50. This hormone upheaval involves your estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Typically, progesterone starts
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I did a short video talking about the concept. Please give a listen, and get your hormones checked if needed!
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The health benefits of coffee, or lack thereof, seems to be a subject that has engaged researchers for years. There are many research articles alluding to the health benefits of coffee, which include lowering breast cancer risk and cardiovascular disease, helping with depression, and reducing Alzheimer’s. These studies are correlative, meaning they look at lifestyle
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We all know the signs of being acutely stressed. You get a flood of chemicals that make your brain more alert. Your muscles tense up in case you need to flee. Your breathing rate and heart rate increase. Your blood pressure increases. This is a normal response to something that threatens our safety. And this
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I felt compelled to do my first video for you all with the unprecedented times we are living in. Please enjoy and be well!! I would love to hear what you all are doing to reduce stress and show kindness!
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As the spread of COVID-19 persists, we have received lots of questions on how to boost immunity and stay healthy. Here’s a list of things you can do at home to support your immune system! Prevent the Spread This is the number one priority. Wash your hands often during the day with hot water and
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Weight loss is a top concern for most of my clients. Since their concerns come up so often, I found myself wanting to delve deep into research, to be able to give them scientific and sustainable means of weight loss. Fasting and Insulin Research shows that caloric restriction doesn’t work long term. Nor does exercise
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A lot of hormonal research has been conducted in order to discover what causes weight gain or loss. It is a complicated dance to maintain weight or promote weight loss, and insulin is perhaps the most important aspect of this struggle. It turns out that insulin is far more important than exercise or calorie restriction,
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