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Libido and Menopause – Nutrition for the Bedroom

As we age, our libido can definitely need encouragement, especially as we enter and experience menopause. Menopausal hormone changes often lead to decreased blood flow to the vagina and thinning of the tissue of the vulva, which can lead to increased pain and decreased sensitivity. On top…

Foods To Battle Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Foods To Battle Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic If you’re feeling stressed, who can blame you? In a recent study, 53.8% of respondents rated the psychological impact of the coronavirus outbreak as moderate or severe; 16.5% reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 28.8% reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms,…

Exercise Beyond Menopause – For Weight Loss and More

Exercise Beyond Menopause – For Weight Loss and More Many women, especially when entering or experiencing menopause, tend to put off exercise completely or transition to simply walk a couple of times a week over time. However, physical activity, including aerobic activity AND resistance training, becomes more and more…

Benefits of Physical Activity In Menopause

Sure, we have all heard “exercise is good for you” – probably thousands of times… When you review the medical studies and get down to the nitty-gritty SCIENCE to understand WHY this saying is so true – you may be a bit surprised. After some digging, I have gathered…

Physical Activity Related to Changes in Body Size and Composition in Menopause

The fact that most women gain weight in midlife is probably no surprise to you. In fact, I’d bet you’ve gained at least a couple extra pounds in your midsection over the past couple of years if you are entering or experiencing menopause. Why is that? Why is this…

The Quarantine 15…

The Quarantine 15… It’s easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending most of your time at home. As it turns out, comfort food recipes have been trending on Google. (There is so much baking going on, supermarkets can’t keep flour…

What Supplements I Recommend During Menopause and WHY

Let’s talk about vitamins and supplements. Honestly, one of the main questions I get asked is, “What vitamin do you recommend?” And my answer might floor you… I don’t. I am not a huge fan of vitamins, as I think it is important to get our micronutrients from whole…

How To Lose The Pandemic Pounds

How To Lose The Pandemic Pounds We (hopefully) are finally out of the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we begin to adjust to our new “normal,” we may find ourselves changing out of our sweats and comfy clothes and back into “real” clothes. Does anyone notice your pair…

Walnut Cocoa Collagen Balls

Walnut Cocoa Collagen Balls Chocolate cravings are real, these walnut cocoa collagen balls not only satisfy those intense chocolate cravings. Warning, you might feel like you are cheating – but you are not. Fun for the family to make. They keep beautifully in the fridge so that there is…

Blueberry & Spinach Collagen Smoothie

Blueberry & Spinach Collagen Smoothie This smoothie combines everything you need to feel your best – vegetables, fruit, fiber, fat, and protein. The blueberries add the right amount of sweetness. It’s a powerful combination of nutritional ingredients to keep you satiated and energetic. Ready in 15 Minutes Serves 1…

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