Talk about a shift . . .Oh those late 40’s and early 50’s . . . They’ve arrived and with these years, they’ve come with a 10 pound weight gain (wait, I wasn’t done getting the baby weight off!) despite lots of cardio and a clean diet. What gives? Waking up in the middle of night feeling […]

I like to wear makeup. Sometimes even when I’m home alone, I’ll throw on a fresh swipe of mascara. You never know when I have to run out of the house, even to the grocery store. And maybe it sounds vain but I want to look awake – and with my blonde eyelashes, a little […]

We’ve heard a lot about the gut, digestion and the microbiome recently. What about the interplay and connections between the gastrointestinal microbiome and estrogen metabolism? There is some current research that shows that our gastrointestinal microbiome affects estrogen levels in our bodies.The Gut Microbiome and Estrogen Levels​We are learning that one function of the GI […]

Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable native to Peru. It looks somewhat like a turnip and ranges in color from yellow to black to purpose. While it’s not new to Peru (it’s been used as a medicine for thousands of years), it is a new “superfood” for many of us. As an adaptogen, it helps […]

Hello girlfriends! You know there are those times when you just don’t understand where your mood is coming from, and it changes without warning. This is a common experience for many women. Fortunately, there are foods that can effectively improve your mood. By simply eating the right food, you can experience a great difference in […]