Posts Tagged ‘stress management’
Seven Tips to a Healthy Aging Brain
Do you sometimes feel like your brain is not quite as sharp as it used to be? Maybe you are forgetting names more often, struggling to focus, or just feeling mentally foggy. If so, you are not alone, and it is not just “in your head”. As we age, it is normal to experience…
Read MoreHow to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving
How to deal with critical or judgmental relatives at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to connect with friends and family, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious meal. But being with loved ones can also bring unwanted comments, sometimes judgmental, sometimes intrusive, and sometimes just thoughtless. If you’ve ever dealt with food guilt,…
Read MoreGut Health 101: Why It Matters and How to Support It Naturally
Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode. Years ago, “gut health” was…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Metabolic Health
Metabolic health is a hot topic. You’ve probably seen headlines about metabolism, blood sugar, or “metabolic resets.” But if you’re still wondering what it actually means, and why it matters, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into energy. It powers everything from…
Read More17 Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Decrease Inflammation
Inflammation is a hot topic these days – and for good reason! Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, PCOS, inflammatory bowel disease and more. The typical American diet can cause inflammation. It’s rich in pro-inflammatory compounds, and low in antioxidants and other nutrients that help to prevent…
Read More10 Benefits of Yoga for PCOS
Nutrition and exercise are the first line treatments for PCOS. They have numerous benefits for PCOS, including decreasing insulin resistance, increasing metabolic rate, lowering blood glucose and improving heart health, body composition, sleep, mood and more. But one form of exercise that tends to get overlooked is yoga. After reading this article about the benefits…
Read MoreHow to Stay Fit During COVID-19
I think it’s safe say our lives have been turned upside down with COVID. Not only are we stressed to the max with the unknown, but we’re stuck at home. Maybe you’re homeschooling your kids … or trying to work from home with the kids screaming (or your spouse in your “work space” LOL) .…
Read MoreHow to Lose Weight Over Age 40
Losing weight is never easy, but it gets even harder after age 40. Many of my clients are women in their 40’s and 50’s seeking my help in losing weight. One of the most common questions I get asked is how to lose weight over age 40. The majority of them tell me that they haven’t…
Read MoreNutrition Tips for National PCOS Awareness Month
Irregular periods? Trouble losing weight? Weight gain for no apparent reason – especially in the abdominal area? Hair growth on your face and/or body (where hair shouldn’t be growing)? Acne? Experiencing hair loss? If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, you may have a common hormone abnormality called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It affects…
Read More23 Strategies to Control Nighttime Eating
“I’m so good during day … but at night I can’t stay out of the kitchen”. Sound familiar? I frequently hear this from my clients. It happens to me as well. So why is it that we are able to watch what we eat during the day but night time brings out the food demons?…
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