Today I want to talk about using medicinal foods and intentional eating to change your attitude regarding the way you think about your diet.
Is there a natural approach to the mood swings brought about by hormone surges during peri-menopause and menopause? The answer is a resounding yes! Having written those 2 sentences, part of me feels like I’m done & you should just pick up the phone! But I know it’s not that simple. Since International Mental Health Day was earlier this week,…
If you read my blogs regularly, you know I had a birthday recently. And because I love food & love life, my birthday celebrations included 3 different groups of friends over a few days. By the time Monday came around (my birthday was on a Thursday), I was feeling just a bit bloated and sluggish. So I returned my clean…
I have a milestone birthday coming up the next week. You know, one of THOSE birthdays where you look back & wonder, “How did I get here?” Where you look ahead and wonder, “What does the future hold in store?” and “What do I have left that I’m still committed to doing?” Those who know me well know I’m not…
Consistent Fitness- The Best Anti-aging Medicine on the planet
Bicycling 10,000 foot mountain passes at over 60 years old?! Crazy, you may say. But that’s what I’ll be doing 2 weeks from now at this time. It’s all about living my best life. So the obvious/sometimes not-so-obvious connection comes in.You know, the one where people say, “You’re so lucky you’re still healthy enough to do that.” And I gently say,…
When your routines go out the window, one by one, your ability to think clearly can follow. Here are 7 simple lifestyle habits to maintain brain function and overall health regardless of age.
“Why can’t I lose the belly fat?”Does that sound like you? You’ve lost some weight. Maybe you’re even ok with the current weight.But that belly fat! It just doesn’t want to go! Well, admittedly, these things DO get more difficult as we get older but it’s far more than just that.And don’t expect it to disappear without doing some exercise…
Did you know there are simple solutions to mood swings, forgetfulness, hot flashes, weight gain, and more? And they don’t involve taking drugs or locking yourself up in a room away from your spouse, kids, and job for the duration? I wish I had found them sooner than I did. It would’ve saved a ton of aggravation. As women in…
Do you ever feel like the lady in the picture here? Like you’re trying to fight your way out of a fog? Your hormones may be playing a role whether you’re perimenopausal (or even female) or not. Here are your solutions: