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 3, 2023 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Immune Health, Menstrual Health, Pelvic Health, Reproductive Health, Stress, Women's Health
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...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 3, 2023 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Menstrual Health, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, Stress, Women's Health
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...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Apr 20, 2023 | Anxiety, Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Hormones 101, Menopause, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Perimenopause, Sleep, Stress, Women's Health
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 | Feb 28, 2023 | Article, Back Pain, Chronic Illness & Pain, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Pelvic Health, Stress, Urinary Health, Women's Health
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...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 27, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise, Exercise & Weight, Fitness, Heart Health, Mindfulness, Perimenopause, Stress, Women's 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,...
