by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 2, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
The perimenopause and menopause transition mark a critical period in women’s health, with a variety of symptoms that can significantly impact overall quality of life. Nutritional interventions, including dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals, and...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 31, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When it comes to my clients in their 40s and 50s, I’m not particularly eager to focus on perimenopause weight loss. However, for my clients weight loss is often a welcomed side effect of addressing hormone imbalances, calming the nervous system, and regulating the...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 31, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Perimenopause, Preconception, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Perimenopause, Pregnancy, and Fertility During perimenopause, the production of key hormones – estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regular ovulation and preparation of the uterine lining for potential pregnancy, starts fluctuating. As a result, menstrual cycles...
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 | Apr 13, 2023 | Article, Exercise, Exercise & Weight, Fitness, Hormone Balance, Hormones 101, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
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 | 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,...
