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articles, visualizations, EFT videos and much more. Access it whenever you need it most.Not only do our hormones impact us physically, but they are the deciding factor in our mental health. And there are far too many of us currently suffering with debilitating stress, anxiety, and depression. In Hormonally Speaking, we dive into topics that cover a wide range of health topics that aim to teach women all about their health!
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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 2023 It's time to jump in and figure out what you want to get for those that you love this holiday season. Now, I know it can be tough to try and take care of everyone in your life, and that ultimately, this time of year is ultimately about...
EFT To Help With Self Sabotage
Do you find yourself on the healing path, and everything is going great, and then suddenly you fly off the rails? This is a normal part of the healing process, but it can take us away from where we want to be. In this EFT session, we tap through the emotions that can...
What Is Perimenopause & Which Treatments Will Help Symptoms?
I know it can feel scary to consider yourself in perimenopause. So many women think we don't hit peri until our late 40s or early 50s. But, that information is simply wrong. We actually start perimenopause around age 35. This is when our progesterone naturally...
How Full Is Your Hormone Piggy Bank?
When it comes to our hormones - and really health, in general - it might make things easier to think about them like a piggy bank. We are constantly either depositing and filling that piggy bank up, or we are withdrawing from it. Life is definitely a balance,...
Why Estrogen Metabolism Matters More Than You Think
I guarantee this isn’t something your OB-GYN is talking about. What in the world is estrogen metabolism? Well, for simplicity’s sake, it’s basically your liver breaking down estrogen to make it non-toxic. Yep, our liver breaks down or “detoxifies” hormones just...
EFT For Dealing With Perimenopause
Perimenopause ain’t no joke! But if we utilize our peri tools, it can make things a whole lot easier. EFT (tapping) is one of my favorite ways to support our energetic and emotional bodies. And during peri, we need that kind of support more than ever! That's why I...
EFT For Accepting Body Changes
If we are lucky enough to live to tell the tale, our body will change. In a society that isn’t kind to women’s bodies aging, it can be a hard pill for many of us to swallow. It’s not only about the value that is placed on younger women’s bodies, but it also overlooks...
Things To Consider That Might Be Perimenopause Related
I hear a lot of women blame things that are happening in their bodies on external sources. Here are a few of the common ones I hear: While I’m not saying that things happening outside of your body can’t cause the symptoms you are...
Signs That Your Progesterone Is Low
I see a lot of women beginning to understand that perimenopause starts a lot earlier than we’ve generally been taught (yay!). But they still aren’t getting the message of why symptoms are happening, and what to look for (boo). The first thing that will happen to...
It’s Been Five Years Since I Nearly Died (It’s My Anniversary!)
Top & bottom lefthand photos: Andrea Coon Photography Trigger warning: there is a photo further along in this article of my ostomies and wound vac. If you have experienced medical trauma, you may want to skip over it. The first photo is from June 19th, 2018, 3...
Why Oxytocin Is So Important For Your Health & Happiness
Oxytocin ain’t just for bonding with babies. Did you know the oxytocin is both a hormone AND a neurotransmitter? That both women and men produce it? That the oxytocin system is the calm-and-connection antidote to our fight-or-flight crazy world? ✈️...
The Missing Piece For Your Thyroid Health That Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About
Have you ever heard of the deiodinase gene? Before a couple of weeks ago, neither had I, despite the fact that it showed up on my gene test from 3x4 as containing a SNP (otherwise known as a "variant" or "mutation"). Now, if you have thyroid issues (the literature...
How To Deal With Spring Allergies Naturally
When I first moved to Asheville, I immediately learned of the Asheville allergy curse. "Do you have allergies?" I was asked. I always answered, "nope, that's one of the lucky things I don't deal with at this point in my life." "Well, give it three years," I heard in...
EFT To Connect Deeply With Your Body
When we have hormone or other health issues, we can easily disconnect from our body without even realizing it. But in order to truly heal, we must actually be connected and grounded in our body. This EFT session will help you get there!
Why Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Safe & Good For You
One thing I can count on is the look of shock and/or fright when I tell a new client they'll most likely need bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), if not now, then at some point down the road. Then I let them know to smile at this reveal, because it's a...
Why Protein Is Essential For Good Hormone Health
If you've hung around here for more than a few minutes, you probably know how I feel about protein. After being a vegetarian for 2 years, followed by 7 years of veganism, my health and hormones took a huge nose-dive in my 20s. I had no idea that this diet, which...
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[For Practitioners] How To Gain Clinical Skills And Confidence In Your Work
I always get a ton of questions about how I grew my practice and, in case you’re wondering too, I wanted to share the low-down with you. The big change came from when I began incorporating lab testing into my practice. Before this, I was only able to take my clients...
Harnessing The Power Of Winter For Your Health
Cozying up in bed. Watching the snow fall gently outside. Saying no to anything that takes you out of the front door. Lack of motivation. Brain refuses to plan. Getting behind on stuff. The first set of sentences are sweet, gentle, and inviting. The second are harsh,...
Why Your Hormones Should Be Top Of Your List in 2023
A lot of us will chalk up feeling annoyed or angry, headachy, crampy, or tired to hormones. Women will be at a loss to why they feel this way one day, and then a day later, they start their period and say, "ahhhh, that's why!" Or maybe things have gotten worse to...
What Is A Vagus Nerve And How Does It Impact Our Gut And Well-Being?
The Vagus Nerve (sometimes referred to as the Vagal Nerve) has more of an impact on your digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and overall health than you probably can imagine. Have you not heard of the vagus nerve before? No worries - many people haven't. This nerve...
The Liver To The Rescue: Its Functions, Food & Nutrient Support, & Liver Cleanses
Did you know the liver has 750 known functions? (!) Most of us know that it has to detoxify alcohol, but may not know much beyond that. Besides the liver needing to process and detoxify EVERYTHING that you eat and drink, breathe, and put on your skin, it also:...
Why Intermittent Fasting Is Not Good For Your Menstrual Cycle
Cycling women’s bodies are not men’s (or menopausal women’s) bodies. Intermittent fasting has become a popular approach, and there’s many studies showing benefits. Unfortunately, there are a lot of ways it can negatively impact cycling women’s bodies. Here’s what can...
Thyroid Health 101: Supporting Thyroid Health, Hypothyroidism & Hashimotos
Behold, the power of the thyroid! There are so many ways this powerhouse of a gland can be negatively impacted. And women see it much more often than men - 8 in 10 thyroid patients are female. So what exactly does the thyroid do? ✅ Oversees our metabolism...
My Top 5 Rules for Perimenopause
✨✨Here to remind you that you can live your best life in perimenopause.✨✨ My top 5 rules for Perimenopause: 1️⃣ Choose yourself FIRST. ✨This is rule number 1, because it is definitely the most important. ✨Now is...
The Pros And Cons Of Different Forms Of Hormone Testing
Did you know there’s at least 5 different ways to test your hormones? You probably didn’t, because this information isn’t generally known by most doctors (unless they are functional!). It’s great there are a bunch of options out there, but it can feel overwhelming to...
Using Growth & Integration To Reclaim Your Life
There's a lot of messages out there about constantly challenging yourself, putting yourself in situations that make you uncomfortable. We have to push ourselves past our limits. That's how we step into growth. But despite living in a world that is based on the...
How To Work With Middle Perimenopause (Ages 45ish-48ish)
What is Middle Perimenopause (PM)? ✅ It’s when your symptoms begin to uptick. ✅ You start to wonder who you are and what the hell is going on with your body. ✅ You have more anovulatory cycles, meaning even less progesterone. And your estrogen can...
Sugar and Your Hormones, Part 1
The biggest way sugar impacts our hormones is through: ✨Something that many people don’t realize is a hormone - INSULIN✨ ➡️When you eat something sugary or carby, your blood sugar spikes, and more insulin is released to help usher that...
Perimenopause: What It Means And What’s Happening To You
Perimenopause isn’t exactly the time of life that most women are raring to get into. But the fact of the matter is, if you are lucky enough to continue living on this Earth, you will make your way through what some people call “reverse puberty.” And it DOESN’T have to...
Best Practices For Early Perimenopause
In Perimenopause: What It Means And What’s Happening To You, I told you about what perimenopause is, and the 3 stages of it. Today, I’m going to share best practices of taking care of yourself during the beginning of perimenopause (PM), ages 35ish-44ish. Here’s the...
Food, Liver, And Dietary Support For Fibroids
Okay, now that we’ve chatted about what a fibroid is, what causes them, and pros and cons of surgical interventions for fibroids, let’s talk about some of the basics for supporting a body with fibroids: food and digestion. Here’s what you can get started on right away...
Pros And Cons Of Surgical Interventions For Fibroids
Fibroids are a very common occurrence for women, impacting up to 80% by the time they are 50. If you want to learn more about what a fibroid is, and what types of fibroids exist, start with the first article in this series, What's A Fibroid? If your fibroid symptoms...
10 Ways To Get 30g Of Protein For Breakfast
Getting 30g of protein for breakfast is the best way to set up your blood sugar balance for the day. And protein is essential for hormones, muscle growth, neurotransmitter production, and tissue repair. My clients are always asking me how to get 30g of protein in for...
What Causes Uterine Fibroids?
Updated August 8th, 2023 The real question is, what causes fibroids? This is the never-ending question (or debate). Some people claim it is one thing or the other, but the truth is, there are many possible factors. Here’s what we *do* know, and how we ultimately can...
What’s A Fibroid? Types & Symptoms
Fibroids are super common (up to 80% of women will have one by the time they are 50). But many women don't know what a fibroid is or haven't heard of them until they are diagnosed with one. So I want to share with you exactly what they are: 👉Benign tumors...
HCl Is Essential For Digestion And Here’s Why
When we talk about good digestion - and by that, I mean: 🔆Little-to-no gas and bloating 🔆Energy after you eat 🔆1-3 Bowel Movements a day, fully-formed but easy to pass - we have to talk about hydrochloric acid (HCl). HCl is absolutely essential...
Super Heavy Periods? Here’s Some Relief
Please note: This is a guest post from Sara Lopez, Womenʼs Health Coach + Certified Hormone Specialist. She is hosting an International Adenomyosis Summit on May 25th-30th. You can sign up for free here! So many times I have wondered how Iʼm going to make it through...
Histamine Intolerance: The Not So Well-Known Issue That May Be Affecting Your Fertility
Please note: This is a guest post from Ashley Looft, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Not many people have heard of histamine intolerance yet it may be really common especially amongst those who have a lot of gut health issues. Histamine is a compound in...
Timing, Options, And The “Why” Of Hormone Testing
Photo: Lacie Slezak You wouldn't believe how many clients come to me with hormone issues and when I ask if their OB-GYN has ever tested their hormones, they were told, "it's pointless, because hormones fluctuate so much." Or, if they were lucky enough to get tests,...
Why I Quit Soy After Having A Large Fibroid
Photo by Tran Mau Tri Tam Yep, I gave soy the boot. Phytoestrogens are heavily debated when it comes to hormone health. So I thought I'd write a post on the "why" I gave soy up after sporting a relatively large fibroid. First, what is a phytoestrogen? Simply put, it...