by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 9, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health
As a health or wellness professional specializing in women’s health, you’re acutely aware of the unique stages women go through during their lifetime. Of these stages, perimenopause is a critical transition period, characterized by a set of physical and...
by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Aug 9, 2023 | Article, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Hormone & Reproductive Health, Hormone Balance, Integrative Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Preconception, Recipes, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, Toxicity
The Healthy Sperm Diet Male infertility is rarely discussed. But, it’s as common as female infertility. Generally, the cause of infertility for a couple is 30% a male infertility factor, 30% female, and 30% both or undetermined. Good nutrition can reduce male...
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, 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 | 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...
