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Why We Need Strength and Serenity in Menopause: My Tips for Thriving
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman's life, bringing about various physical and emotional changes. But it doesn't have to be daunting. Menopause is associated with a natural decline in estrogen, that increases visceral fat mass, decreases bone mass density, muscle mass, and strength. (Source: PubMed) By focusing on nutrition, movement, stress management, avoiding toxins, and sleep, you can navigate this phase with strength and serenity.
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Five Incredible Benefits to Body Brushing - Natural Boost for your Immune System
For the majority of us, mornings are hectic and it seems almost impossible to get out the door on time. The thought of adding another thing to do in the morning probably makes you cringe, but before you jump to that conclusion, hear me out. I first stumbled across the idea of dry brushing in a magazine article years ago. With further research I was intrigued to try it out and see if my body would stop feeling constantly cold. To my surprise not only did it help my circulation, but my skin was left glowing and soft.
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The Hidden Dangers: How Toxins in Mainstream Skincare Products Impact Your Hormones
The skincare industry has grown exponentially in recent years, with an increasing focus on innovative products promising flawless skin. However, behind the alluring packaging and enticing advertisements, there's a dark secret: toxins in mainstream skincare products. These toxins can have a significant impact on your hormones, potentially disrupting your endocrine system and causing a range of health issues. In this blog post, we'll delve into the dangers of these toxins and how they affect your hormonal balance.
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Hormones a hot mess? Ditch yoyo dieting and do this instead.
As women enter their midlife years, hormonal changes can bring about a variety of physical and emotional challenges. These changes can disrupt the delicate balance of hormones in the body, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and more. Instead of relying solely on quick fixes or extreme diets, a holistic approach to hormonal balance can make a world of difference. In this blog post, we'll explore several key aspects of maintaining hormonal balance for midlife women, including using non-toxic skincare products, eating whole foods, intuitive daily movement, getting enough sleep, managing stress, exercising in line with the menstrual cycle, and most importantly fostering a stronger mind-body connection.
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5 Natural health tips to be the heroine of your own menopause story
It is no secret that the hormonal changes we go through in midlife, also known as (peri)menopause, can wreak havoc on your skin and body, not to mention your mental health. There is one thing that "the experts" (medical doctors, alternative/holistic practitioners, menopause educators) all agree on. That is that you can be doing things proactively to minimize the impacts of your dropping estrogen levels and to make your experience more pleasant. Keep reading to find out the 5 Natural Health Tips to ease your menopause transition so that you can (hopefully) have a positive experience, instead of the horror stories we all hear about from friends and the media.
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11 coffee alternatives to try for natural energy and better health
Drinking coffee is a sacred event to me. I am not one to take a sip and leave it on the counter to get cold. I only prepare my coffee when I am ready to sit down and savour it as part of my daily ritual. This is especially truer now in my life that I have chosen to reduce my coffee habit down to only one or 1.5 per day. It makes that sacred coffee even more sacred! I used to drink four cups a day, all before 9 am. For real. It was when my kids were little, I was exhausted all the time, and I was under extreme stress and pressure with the business I had at the time. And my health was suffering as a result. Now I am finding natural ways to boost my energy with coffee alternatives such as elixirs, herbal teas, fresh fruit waters and more. I have made the switch and seriously reduced my coffee intake because my cortisol and hormones were giving me big signs that the coffee was doing more harm than good. If you can relate, then keep reading to find out what to drink instead that is still fun, brings you joy and is as tasty as coffee!
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How Can Probiotics Help My Angry Skin to Look and Feel Happier?
As a Certified Aesthetics Nutritional Professional (CNAP) meaning I am trained in how nutrition affects skin, and a Holistic Nutritionist (CNP) I get these questions a fair bit. Let's dive in and get to the bottom of this topic in a moment. But first...before we do that I just want to preface this discussion by saying that your skin is only "angry" if you deem it so. We don't like to label any skin condition as a "problem" unless you are here because you think it is a problem. You are beautiful in whatever skin you are in be it acne-prone, aging, inflamed or any other skin challenge you face. We do not define beauty as "perfect" skin. Perfection doesn't exist! But if you do want to have healthier looking skin, you are in the right place. Now let's talk about how probiotics can help your skin to look and feel happier. Can they? The short is answer is YES. Taking a daily probiotic is always a good idea no matter what your skin health status is. Let's find out why and how probiotics, prebiotics and foods can help your skin to look and feel happier!
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Natural Deodorant 101: Expert Advice on Detoxing and Other Myths
You may have decided it's time to make the switch to a natural deodorant after this trend has been sweeping Amazon, online store shelves and armpits now for almost a decade in a big way. And it isn't slowing down anytime soon. But how on earth do people survive making the switch to natural deodorant? You've heard the (horror) stories from friends and co-workers about how they tried a natural deodorant and had horrific body odour before noon that day! We all have heard them, maybe even lived them. Or perhaps you heard about a friend that went through a "detox" process for a month and then they were fine with their switch to natural deodorant. Maybe you made the switch already during the global pandemic while working from home or maybe you are just plain resisting it because even at home alone you aren't willing to give up your trusted and true anti-perspirant in lieu of wicked body odour. I get it. Change is hard.
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How to Keep Your Sanity this Holiday Season in 3 Easy Steps
As a Wellness Expert, I promote and educate on the trifecta of good health: Non-toxic Skincare + Holistic Nutrition + Movement It's a simple formula. What you put ON your body + what you put IN your body + how you MOVE your body. It all sounds great doesn't it? It is great. But life is messy and imperfect and obsessing over getting it all right is going to make you CRAZY!
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