Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that uses synthetic or bio-identical hormones to replace your body’s natural hormones when it’s not making enough. We most often associate HRT with declining hormone levels in menopause, but it’s also...
Everyone has heard of menopause, regardless of whether they know the physiology or symptomology behind it. But few are familiar with or educated on perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause that bring cycle changes and many other potentially unpleasant...
Women deserve to be prepared for and educated on the unique physiological transitions throughout their lives, from menarche to fertility to perimenopause and beyond. Yet this isn’t the case. I’ve been working in women’s health for over 20 years....
This is my 2024 guide to nutrition & wellness trends, and up second in the series is women’s health, and more specifically, how the conversations around women’s health are changing for 2024 and the future. You can see installment one in the series on...
As of press time, June 2021, nearly 500 million people or about 6% in the world are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19. Nearly 50% of the US population has received one dose. or more. San Francisco is the first city to achieve herd immunity at 80% of the...
When I started health and nutrition coaching in 2005, I worked almost exclusively with women and focused on women’s health. It amazed me how little women in general know about their vaginas and how to care for them. After all, talking about “your...
After taking hormonal birth control pills for 10 years and deciding I no longer wanted synthetic hormones in my body, I quit them in my mid-late twenties and assumed everything would go back to normal. Instead, I didn’t get a period for over a year, but I still...
Painful periods and bad PMS are two of the biggest issues I help women overcome. Periods happen every month (for most of us — if not, read this post), and you’re going to deal with it until you reach your 50s (again, for most of us), so why not make your...
Welcome to my site! I am a holistic nutrition consultant based in California, though I work with clients all over the world. I love houseplants, dogs, snow sports, the Golden Girls, and music that doesn't suck.
I specialize in women's health (dudes, you're welcome here too!) and helping people reverse digestive issues naturally. If you struggle with bloating, IBS, IBD, or irregular digestion, you've landed in the right place. You'll find what you need to feel better here! Please stay a while and look around. Leave your comments on my posts or contact page; I'd love to hear from you!
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