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Top 5 Prebiotic Foods to Boost Mood, Hormone Health, and Athletic Performance
A balanced gut microbiome is essential for mood regulation, hormone balance, and athletic performance. Specific prebiotic foods can influence different strains of gut microbes, providing targeted benefits for brain function, hormone health, and even physical endurance.
Using the DEXA Scan as a Pre-Season Baseline for Active People and Athletes
As an athlete or active person, setting a strong foundation for your health and performance before the season starts is essential. One of the most insightful tools for this is a DEXA scan, which provides precise data on body composition.
Explore Wellness Design: A Guide to Creating Health-positive + Hi-vibe Interiors (Guest Blog)
I am frequently asked about indoor toxins and strategies to improve environmental health. Who better to ask than a Sustainable Designer and CEO of a nontoxic yoga storage company? Meet Brienne Derosier- here she will teach you the basics of Wellness Design and how to utilize these principles in your own home.
Iodine: An Overlooked Nutrient and Common Deficiency in Athletes and Active Adults
Athletes constantly push their bodies to the limit, focusing on strength, endurance, and performance. However, amidst the rigorous training regimes and dietary considerations, one crucial element often gets overlooked: iodine. Iodine, an essential micronutrient…
Managing Perimenopause as an Athlete
Navigating perimenopause as an athlete? The female body changes dramatically during perimenopausal years. Fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone affect how we build muscle and recover from training.
Your Genes, Sleep, and Estrogen!
Slow COMT can cause insomnia, especially during perimenopause. COMT breaks down Epinephrine and Norepinephrine. SAM-e and magnesium are cofactors.
Omega-3s and Neurodegenerative Disease
Omega 3 Series: Essential fatty acids and the brain
Omega-3s, fatty acids, the cell membrane, and you!
Omega 3 Series: Essential fatty acids and inflammation