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Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?
Perimenopause, Pregnancy, and Fertility During perimenopause, the production of key hormones – estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regular ovulation and preparation of the uterine lining for potential pregnancy, starts fluctuating. As a result, menstrual cycles...
Histamine Intolerance, Autoimmunity, and Endometriosis
Histamine is essential to a variety of physiologic functions, and it is a versatile biologic amine involved in fine-tuning the balance between immunity and tolerance. Immunity is the ability to fight infection or clear abnormal cells Tolerance is the ability of the...
Endometriosis vs Adenomyosis: What’s the Difference?
If you're confused about the difference between two common gynecological conditions: endometriosis and adenomyosis, you're in the right place. And, don’t worry… patients and practitioners alike are frequently confused about both of these conditions and the differences...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Hillary Capps
In a world where women often find themselves caught up in the hustle of life, neglecting their own well-being, there is a growing need for women's health coaches who can guide and support them on their journey to optimal health. The story of Hillary, a graduate of the...
Is Women’s Health Coaching the Right Career for You?
Curious about the differences between a certified health coach and an uncertified "Instagram coach"? Dr. Jessica Drummond and Dr. Dawn Allen dive deep into the key differences in the video below!If you are passionate about promoting wellness and helping women achieve...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Dr. Mandy Marziaz
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities while striving to maintain optimal health and well-being However, traditional approaches to healthcare and wellness often fall short in addressing the underlying...
A Day in the Life of a Women’s Health Coach
You’ve heard from many of our students, faculty, and graduates on this page and on our social media channels about what they are doing as health coaches. I have been working as a health coach, nutritionist, and the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Tsipi Kaplan
Are you seeking a transformative career that allows you to help others while embracing your passion for healthy living? Women's Health Coaching may be the perfect path for you. Today, we'll explore the journey of Tsipi, a former chef who discovered her passion for...
How to Heal PCOS with Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting between 5% and 13% of women, depending on ethnicity and criteria used for diagnosis (Ding et al., 2017). African-American and Afro-Brazilian women experience the highest rates of...
Functional Medicine vs. Functional Nutrition: Understanding the Difference
What is functional medicine? Functional medicine is a systems biology based approach that looks for the root causes of diseases and symptoms. Functional medicine aims to optimize functioning of the body’s cells, systems, and the environmental systems where the person...
Managing Sleep Issues in Midlife Women
Nearly 50% of midlife women ages 35-55 years have struggled with poor sleep and sleep issues. (1) For the clients in my practice, there are many common complaints associated with poor sleep, including: Difficulty falling asleep Getting a second wind late at night...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Arlene Cavan
Women's health professionals face a unique set of challenges in their work. They are often tasked with treating complex, chronic health issues that are intertwined with their patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being. However, many professionals find...
Exercise and Hormones for Women Over 40
80% of adults don’t even get the minimum recommended amount of exercise recommended by the CDC and similar public health organizations - 2 days per week of strength training and 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise.(1) Exercise for women over 40 is...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Heidi Udang
From An Exhausted and Sick Pelvic Health Physical Therapist to Building Her Dream Wellness Center Meet Heidi Udang, DPT, RN, WHC. Heidi immigrated to the United States, became a highly successful pelvic physical therapist and licensed nurse, but something was...
How to Find Endo Belly Relief
One of the most frustrating challenges that our clients with endometriosis face is how to relieve the chronic bloating known as “Endo Belly.” Over the years, my practice has seen thousands of endometriosis warriors struggling with this, and we have developed an...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Kristen Robles
Are you a women's health professional looking to expand your knowledge and services? Have you considered becoming a certified women's health coach? In this post, we'll explore the experience of Kristen Robles, PT, NCPT, a women's health physical therapist who became a...
Women’s Health Coach Student Spotlight: Jessica Collins
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Collins, a recent graduate of the Women's Health Coach Certification program. Jessica shared with me her journey through the program, and how it has allowed her to achieve her dream of helping others while maintaining a...
Essential Herbs and Spices to Support Women’s Heart Health
Estrogen is a key hormone for women’s cardiovascular health. But, estrogen levels can decline temporarily or permanently during a woman’s lifespan. Estrogen levels can drop during perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, while using hormonal contraceptives, and/or during...
Why Do Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels Increase in Menopausal Women?
In a study of over 13,517 laboratory studies from 275 women, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDl) cholesterol changes are independently affected by menopausal status and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is influenced by menopausal age.1During...
Top 3 Strategies to Balance Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Strong Women’s Heart Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of the variation in time between consecutive heartbeats. A higher HRV indicates a strong and resilient cardiovascular system, while a low HRV can be a marker of poor heart health. Women's Health & HRV In women,...
How Mental Contrasting & Visualization Help Health Professionals and Coaches Support Clients to Reach Health Goals
Mental contrasting and visualization are powerful tools that can help health professionals and coaches support their clients in reaching their health goals. These techniques involve using the power of the mind to focus on specific goals and outcomes, and to visualize...
Should a Health Coach Specialize?
If you’ve recently graduated as a health coach, you’ve got to focus on a clear niche market. When choosing a health coach specialization, it's important to focus on what lights up your day. I found my niche sometime around the year 2000 when I was practicing as an...
Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, & Recovery
All women’s health and wellness professionals who are working with women with pelvic pain must be knowledgeable about the risk of this common pregnancy complication. What is ectopic pregnancy?An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of...
Sleep, Melatonin, and Endometriosis
Sleep issues and endometriosis often go hand in hand. Patients with endometriosis frequently struggle with a variety of sleep issues, including insomnia, pain-insomnia, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, restless leg syndrome, and more. But…why is it so common for people...