by Jessica Drummond | Nov 17, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Gut Health, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Mindfulness, PCOS, Pelvic Health, Recipes, Stress
The skin is a window to a woman’s general health. While there are many health benefits of dark chocolate, skin health tops the priority list for many women. Dark chocolate with collagen, plus an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan, hydration, and sleep are a winning...
by Jessica Drummond | Oct 4, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
In a study, recently published in BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, the researchers asked 21 women who had never had children, through face-to-face interviews and written questionnaires, about their experiences.(1) They were interviewed and questioned before and after their...
by Jessica Drummond | Oct 4, 2017 | Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Stress
What effect does alcohol have on female hormones? Do alcohol and hormones mix? Alcohol and Hormones Have Significant Effects on Women’s Health As with many things, when it comes to women’s health… It depends. Beginning in perimenopause (around age...
by Jessica Drummond | Oct 2, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Stress
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...
by Jessica Drummond | Sep 30, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Pelvic Health, Recipes
What’s the evidence on Maca? Is there any evidence that adding that scoop of Maca powder to your smoothie is a good idea? Are maca powder benefits all that they’re hyped up to be? As with nearly everything… the answer is, “It depends.” In my practice, I...
by Jessica Drummond | Sep 20, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, Exercise, Fitness, For Patients, Gut Health, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, Stress, Toxicity, Weight Loss
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...