by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Oct 2, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, 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, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Sep 30, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, 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, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Sep 20, 2017 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, 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...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 20, 2017 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Recipes, Toxicity
Enjoy my recipe for this Healthy Estrogen Detox Smoothie, which is perfect for anyone struggling with estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is a common issue for women with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, PCOS, PMS, painful periods, fibroids, and breast tenderness....
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 6, 2015 | Article, Case Studies, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, Fitness, Functional Nutrition
It is well known that eating healthfully and exercising can help to reduce breast cancer risk. But, there are still many questions about what specific influences diet and exercise can have on cancer risk factors. Researchers performed a pilot diet and exercise...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 18, 2015 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health
Do sunscreen chemicals cause more damage or risk than sun exposure? Sunscreens are highly recommended by dermatologists, let’s talk about safe sunscreen options. According to Stotarczek and colleagues, modern sunscreens use completely insoluble compounds that...
