by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 15, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Preconception, Reproductive Health, Reproductive Resources, Stress, Toxicity
For a woman over 35 who has been told she has “old eggs,” can egg quality be improved for IVF or natural conception? In my practice, women over 40 (or even younger!) who are struggling to conceive are often told by their physicians that they have “old...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 9, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
As a health or wellness professional specializing in women’s health, you’re acutely aware of the unique stages women go through during their lifetime. Of these stages, perimenopause is a critical transition period, characterized by a set of physical and...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 9, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Hormone & Reproductive Health, Hormone Balance, Integrative Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Preconception, Recipes, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, Toxicity
The Healthy Sperm Diet Male infertility is rarely discussed. But, it’s as common as female infertility. Generally, the cause of infertility for a couple is 30% a male infertility factor, 30% female, and 30% both or undetermined. Good nutrition can reduce male...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 2, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
The perimenopause and menopause transition mark a critical period in women’s health, with a variety of symptoms that can significantly impact overall quality of life. Nutritional interventions, including dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals, and...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 31, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, PCOS, Stress, Weight Loss
When it comes to my perimenopausal clients, I don’t like to focus on weight loss. However, for my clients it’s often a welcomed side effect of addressing hormone imbalances, calming the nervous system, and regulating the body’s processes. I believe there are far more...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 31, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When it comes to my clients in their 40s and 50s, I’m not particularly eager to focus on perimenopause weight loss. However, for my clients weight loss is often a welcomed side effect of addressing hormone imbalances, calming the nervous system, and regulating the...
