by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jun 20, 2016 | Article, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Exercise, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Physical Therapy
The short answer to this question is… Yes! Probiotics and probiotic foods are an essential part of any active girl or woman’s nutrition plan for two important reasons: 1. Athletes who use probiotics have direct performance benefits. In a placebo-controlled study of...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 26, 2016 | Article, Breastfeeding, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Health Coaching, Postnatal Recovery, Pregnancy, Recipes, Reproductive Health
Supporting postpartum recovery for new moms is an essential skills for all women’s health physical therapists, fitness professionals, nutritionists, and other women’s health and wellness professionals. The postnatal year is a time when women need emotional support,...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 7, 2016 | Article, Celiac Disease, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy
It is well accepted that the nervous system is the ultimate “decider” when it comes to an individual’s pain response in any given moment. You have surely experienced this yourself when a paper cut feels like your whole hand is on fire, or when you wake up with a...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 2, 2016 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Mindfulness, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, Stress
It is well understood that the Western Healthcare System is broken. A 2013 survey revealed that 60% of healthcare workers feel burned out in their jobs (Healthcare Traveler Newsletter, 2013). Hospital mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Dec 7, 2015 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Recipes
As the weather gets colder and we are knee deep in the holiday madness (I mean excitement!), it’s helpful to have a few recipes on hand to soothe your soul, your hormones, and your digestion. One of my favorite healthy comfort food recipes is my Italian Sausage...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Nov 13, 2015 | Adrenal Health, Article, Celiac Disease, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Fertility, Gluten Free, Health Coaching, Preconception
What is the impact of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease on unexplained infertility? A recent study prospectively examined the role of undiagnosed celiac disease in couples with unexplained infertility (Karaca et al., 2015). Several important pieces of information...
