by Jessica Drummond | Aug 9, 2023 | Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Menopause 101, 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 | Aug 2, 2023 | Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, Menopausal Nutrition, Menopause, Menopause 101, 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 | Jul 31, 2023 | Clinician Resources, Exercise & Weight, Fertility, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Perimenopause, Preconception, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Perimenopause 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 become...
by Jessica Drummond | Jun 9, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, PCOS, Pelvic Health, Women's Health
You’ve heard from many of our students, faculty, and graduates on this page and on our social media channels about what they are doing as health coaches. I have been working as a health coach, nutritionist, and the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health...
by Jessica Drummond | May 16, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Nutrition, PCOS, Pelvic Health, Women's Health
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting between 5% and 13% of women, depending on ethnicity and criteria used for diagnosis (Ding et al., 2017). African-American and Afro-Brazilian women experience the highest rates of...