“I’m Not Hungry in the Morning” — And Why That Might Be the Reason You Can’t Lose Weight

If you're a woman past menopause and the scale won't budge, I want to ask you one question before we talk about anything else. Are you skipping breakfast because you're just not hungry? If the answer is yes, keep reading. Because that one habit — as innocent as it sounds — could be the exact thing standing between you and the results you've been working so hard for. First, Let's Talk About Why You're Not Hungry A lot of women assume not being hungry in the morning is a good thing. Like your body is being efficient. Like you're ahead of the game. But here's what's actually going…

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How to Manage Menopause

How to Manage Menopause

How to Manage Menopause -- First, what is Menopause? Menopause is a natural process as a woman ages. It is when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Perimenopause is defined as the year prior to menopause. Some women proceed through menopause without effort and others may experience the uncomfortable side effects of it. Because I balanced my hormones premenopausal, menopause was a nonevent for me.  Therefore, I urge younger women to start now to protect their bodies from toxins in personal care and replaced processed with whole foods. What are the symptoms of menopause? Hot flashes/night sweats Sleeplessness Unwanted hair growth Weight gain Cravings…

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How to Prevent Hormone Imbalances

How to Prevent Hormone Imbalances Are you hormones out of balance? Do you know what hormone imbalance looks and feels like? Symptoms range from mood issues, PMS, infertility and more, but these symptoms are just a few that women "deal with" and consider just part of being a woman. However, I am excited to share the fact that many of the negative symptoms relating to a woman's reproductive health can be minimized or even avoided! Symptoms of Imbalance Menopause Did you know, two-thirds of women suffer with menopausal symptoms? As women age, hormone levels become imbalanced as the body produces less of them. Estrogen and progesterone, the two primary hormones, work together…

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