Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and brain hormone – chemical messengers that carry messages or signals to other neurons, cells, or organs in your body. Despite being considered a brain hormone, serotonin is primarily made in the gut (like 90% of it). Serotonin...
Not everyone takes the time to stop and think about the how’s and why’s of hydration, understanding how important it is and how to best optimize hydration is a worth the effort. Proper hydration, especially in athletics is another element you can turn into a...
Gut health changes in perimenopause and menopause. Not only does your gut microbiome have its own collection of bacteria that influence estrogen, called you “estrobolome”, it all changes when your hormones change. Bloating, bowel changes, reflux, and more inflammation...
I spend a lot of time encouraging women to eat more. Many of us grew up with the idea that restricting calories was the path to looking and feeling good. Then we beat ourselves up for feeling tired, irritable, AND hungry without noticing any performance or body...
Many people who come work with me either suggest or inquire if getting older is the cause of their symptoms. I don’t allow “getting older” as a reason or excuse as to why you’re tired, achy, foggy or any other symptom that’s crept into your life. I understand why it’s...
Encouraging women to eat more is a daily conversation in my practice. Most of us grew up with the ‘eat less’ diet culture and it’s heavily pushed in perimenopause and menopause when body composition changes start showing up. It’s unfortunately one of the more...
