Just about every day in my work with clients, digestive distress comes up—ranging from mild bloating and discomfort to chronic constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's. Digestion truly is the foundation for health. If we’re not properly breaking down our food—or if there's a disruption anywhere along our long and complex digestive tract—then the essential nutrients we need aren’t getting into our cells, where they fuel our health and vitality.
I don't know about you, but the switch between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time (which about a third of the world observes, notably North America + Europe) can really mess with me! And, it turns out that shifting the clocks twice a year can actually have a few pretty negative effects. For one, it can mess with your sleep schedule, which leads to lower heart rate variability (HRV)—basically, your body’s ability to handle stress. And, it can make you feel more stressed, cranky, and less alert..... and I find my energy really tanks for about a week. Here are a few things you might like to know with the time change.
Over the past few decades, the Standard American Diet (SAD) has seen an explosion in processed food consumption—many of which are rich in omega-6 fatty acids. This shift has disrupted the natural balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, leading to an unhealthy ratio that can contribute to chronic inflammation and a range of health problems.
As the new year kicks into full gear, many of us are still focused on our resolutions and intentions to improve health and well-being. Chances are, you've been bombarded with promotions for gym memberships, coaching programs, and supplements you must add to your routine to help you crush your fitness goals.
The protein leverage hypothesis originally proposed by nutrition researchers in the early 2000's, suggests the body has a biological drive to consume a certain amount of protein. When the body does not get enough protein, hunger and food intake increase in an attempt to meet its protein requirement.
When most people think of protein, they immediately picture muscles. While it's true that protein plays a critical role in muscle growth and repair, that’s just the beginning. Protein is essential for nearly every function in your body, for the structure, metabolic function, and regulation of all tissues and organs, including muscle.
Did you know that for those 65 and older, falls and related fractures are the leading cause of accidental deaths? Dr. Peter Attia, a renowned physician and longevity researcher, highlights a staggering fact: “Up to one-third of people over 65 who fracture their hip are dead within a year.” Let that sink in.
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a diet trend where you have an eating window of 6-8 hours and the remaining 16-18 hours in a day, you are fasting. Research was initially done on sedentary and obese men and women who did not exercise. For men, IF does have some significant benefits: improved insulin sensitivity, reduced LDL + triglycerides, decreased oxidative stress, enhanced verbal memory/performance, and it's easier for men to get into a Para-sympathetic nervous state, or a relaxed state=not stressed.
I recently received my Certificate of Completion in Menopause 2.0 from Dr. Stacy Sims - and I've got so much to share with you! Dr. Sims is a Stanford PhD, a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist aiming to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.
