Evidenced-Based Health & Wellness Articles

How self-advocacy and the support of a health coach helped me uncover what years of medical care had missed Crumpled paper labeled ANXIETY beside a MY SYMPTOMS checklist with checked boxes on a calm green desk. For years, I knew something was wrong with my body. I experienced relentless nausea, dizziness, shaking, heart palpitations, breathlessness, muscle aches, headaches, extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and the overwhelming feeling that my body was no longer funct

Menopause is a natural biological transition, but "natural" doesn't mean it is always easy. Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, body composition changes, fatigue, and other symptoms can have a significant impact on a woman's quality of life. Some women experience relatively mild changes, while others have symptoms that are much more disruptive.

How understanding the mind-body connection during menopause can help you better support your stress, sleep, energy, mindset, and overall well-being. A person meditates in a serene space, focusing on mindfulness and relaxation with gentle morning light filtering through. Menopause is often talked about as a physical transition consisting of changing hormones, hot flashes, weight gain, disrupted sleep, changes in body composition, and shifts in energy. But menopause isn't happe

The physical changes of menopause can affect far more than your appearance. Here’s why this transition can create a sense of grief, and why acknowledging it may be an important part of moving forward. There is a side of perimenopause and menopause that we don’t talk about nearly enough and that is the grief that often happens because of the changes that happen during this stage of life. Not necessarily grief over getting older, but grief over a body that suddenly doesn’t fee

Struggling with anxiety, mood swings, or brain fog during menopause? Learn why it happens and how lifestyle changes and health coaching can help.

A person adjusts a traditional beam scale in a clinical setting, focusing on accurate weight measurement. Menopause can bring many unexpected changes, and for many women, weight gain is one of the most frustrating. You may notice that the strategies that once worked for weight loss no longer seem effective. The scale may creep upward even though your eating and exercise habits haven’t changed. If you're experiencing this, you're not alone. Weight loss during menopause can fee

Menopause is a natural phase in life, but it can bring a whirlwind of changes that sometimes feel overwhelming. If you’re navigating this transition, you’re not alone. Many women experience symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more. The good news? There are gentle, holistic strategies that can help you feel more balanced and in control. I’m here to share some warm, encouraging insights that can support you on this journey. Embracing Holistic Menopau

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or early 60s, your body is going through one of the most transformative phases of your life. Hormonal shifts, changes in metabolism, new energy patterns, and shifts in body composition all mean your nutritional needs evolve, especially regarding protein. Many times one of the most noticeable and undesirable effects of these changes is weight gain, specifically around the midsection and hip area. For many midlife women, simply “eating healthy” isn’t

We all know it well and have dealt with it more than we would probably like to admit. Stress!!! The daily emotion that is so hard to...

Being mindful every day isn't hard and is great for your mind, body and spirit. Here are ten ways you can accomplish mindfulness every...

These days we all get so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of life. Sometimes we forget to slow down and really enjoy the things that...