by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 5, 2019 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Health Coaching, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress
As soon as someone decides that they want to lose weight, get stronger, sleep better, recover from a painful injury, or hit any of their health goals, all they have to do is decide and then it’s as good as done, right? Wrong. Wait… I know. They need the correct...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 1, 2018 | Adrenal Health, Anxiety, Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Hormone Balance, Mental Health, Stress, Toxicity
It’s the morning after. Your client (or you!) woke up after a night of celebration tired, with a headache, dry skin, dry mouth, just Ugh! Is alcohol ever healthy? And, are there ways to enjoy alcohol and protect your liver, preventing the next day hangover? In...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Nov 17, 2017 | Article, 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, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Oct 4, 2017 | Article, 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, 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 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...
