After having my baby, I went through the various hormonal shifts, as well as the stress of being in acupuncture school, working almost full time, and being sleep deprived. It was a lot to handle and it was really hard at times. Some women can also experience postpartum depression following ... [ Read More ]
Irregular Periods and Can’t Lose Weight? Maybe it’s PCOS?
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. It can affect girls as young as the age of 11. It's not a disease, but rather a syndrome. The sooner you figure out if this is what you have, the earlier you can begin ... [ Read More ]
5 Easy Menopause De-Stress Tips
Let’s face it, everything changes for women after the age of 40. I'll share with you 5 easy peasy menopause de-stress tips. You may experience weight gain and poor sleep or even increased anxiety. By the time you’re 45 you are most likely heading into peri-menopause, During this phase, you can ... [ Read More ]
Five Keys to Menopausal Stress Relief
You're not alone if the mere mention of the word menopause makes you anxious. Every woman goes through it and many suffer alone through the process. Menopause is just not openly discussed and if it is, it’s not in a positive manner. According to studies, women who have preconceived notions about the ... [ Read More ]
Mycotoxins (Mold) and Anxiety
Mycotoxins (Mold) and Anxiety Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Emerging evidence between depression, anxiety, and exposure to mold has surfaced. It is thought to be associated with many complex health problems. Black mold species such as Aspergillus, Fusarium and Stachybotrys ... [ Read More ]
Top Tips for Healthy Aging
We have more aging adults alive today than at any other time in history. This is no small feat. With advances in medicine, better access to resources, and improvement in our general quality of life, living well into our 80s and beyond is a realistic expectation to hold. That being said, there is ... [ Read More ]
Tropical Treat Lime Shake
Think tropical and tasty the next time you make a shake. I adore this healthy tropical treat lime shake recipe from Sanoviv. Recipe Benefits Avocados are a naturally nutrient-dense food and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Avocados are rich in dietary fiber and provide about 14 grams per ... [ Read More ]
Be Your Own “Invincible Summer”
Be Your Own “Invincible Summer” With the new year well underway, people tend to find themselves reevaluating where they are in life more frequently than they do during those warm summer months. Perhaps because of the colder weather and dreary landscape, the non-summer months seem to be a natural ... [ Read More ]
The Secret of Beautiful Skin
The Secret of Beautiful Skin What is the secret to have younger, healthier, more vibrant beautiful skin? There are so many options out there, confusion and overwhelm can take over your brain in the beauty aisle. It's just too hard to know what to do. What type of skin calls for which kind ... [ Read More ]
Detox for Optimal Health
I would start with a detox. It’s one of the ways I was able to get rid of my sugar addiction and improve my skin. By taking a specific amount of time to get unhealthy foods and habits out of your life, you’ll be getting on the path for optimal health. Optimal health means slowing the aging process ... [ Read More ]