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Debunking Menopause Myths: The Truth About Weight Gain

For millions of women, the first hot flash is not as unsettling as the creeping feeling that their favorite jeans suddenly shrink overnight. If you are watching the scale climb while your hormones shift, the frustration can feel like betrayal: you are still eating...

Can Exercise Alone Combat Menopause Belly Fat?

You lace up your sneakers, cue your favorite playlist, and log another five mile run on the Scottsdale greenbelt. The sweat feels cathartic, yet the stubborn roll around your midsection barely budges. If this scene sounds familiar, you are not alone. After nearly...

Navigating Holistic Wellness Post Menopause

When the last menstrual cycle fades into memory, many women experience a curious combination of relief and uncertainty. Hot flashes may subside, yet a new landscape of priorities emerges: joint resilience, mental clarity, skin vibrancy, and that stubborn belly fat...

The Role of Fiber in Weight Loss and Digestive Health

Anyone who has ever embarked on a quest for sustainable weight loss recognizes the importance of finding strategies that actually work long-term, rather than jumping from one diet fad to another. As someone who has been in the industry for almost 30 years, I have...
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO WORKOUT?

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO WORKOUT?

While nutrition will always be 90% of the weight loss equation, we must work to maintain strength, flexibility, and stamina and to keep our body balanced from the inside out. Workouts also minimize tension and stress, eliminate toxins from our bodies, and optimize our...

HOW TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY NEW HABIT

HOW TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY NEW HABIT

If you are ready to make a healthy lifestyle change you must commit to developing a new habit. Without a strategy in place, it is unlikely that your new habit will stick. The tips below will help you optimize your chances for success. BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC The first...

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY WHEN DINING OUT

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY WHEN DINING OUT

Eating out is convenient, a must for travel, a fun way to try new types of food and one of the many ways we socialize with our nearest and dearest. Dining out isn’t something you have to give up when you personalize your nutrition, you just have to learn a few tips....

HOW TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR SLEEP

HOW TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR SLEEP

Better sleep is one of the top wellness trends of 2020. Why? Sleep has either a positive or negative impact on everything from immunity to mood, focus, clarity, and even weight. That’s right: If you don’t get enough sleep, your metabolism can decrease while your sugar...

HOW TO PERSONALIZE YOUR HEALTHCARE

HOW TO PERSONALIZE YOUR HEALTHCARE

We are in an exciting time when patients are more empowered and informed about their health than ever before. While there are general guidelines regarding health, nothing is a one-size-fits-all solution, which is why you must find ways to personalize your healthcare....

GETTING YOUR DIET BACK ON TRACK WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING

GETTING YOUR DIET BACK ON TRACK WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING

We are in unprecedented times, where many of us are managing multiple types of stress. Decreased income, the isolation of social distancing, spending a bit too much time with the ones you love, the fear of getting sick—and the frustration of when we will regain a bit...

FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY

FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY

  An immunity-boosting diet can be both a proactive and reactive approach to health and wellness. Many foods support your body in reversing oxidation and flushing out toxins. Even with a clean diet, there is no way to avoid oxidants, which is why we all need...

CAN VITAMIN D HELP TREAT COVID-19?

CAN VITAMIN D HELP TREAT COVID-19?

After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates. Led by Northwestern University, the research team conducted a statistical analysis of...