Wholistic Woman
Embracing a whole life approach to wellness
Everywhere you go, people are going dairy-free, gluten-free, allergen-free . . . so how do you know if YOU have a food intolerance? First, recognize that they are very common, but they are also very different from allergies. Anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you …
In the weight loss surgery community, digestive enzyme supplements are very common. When your stomach is really small, if you overeat it can feel like torture (which is kind of the point). So I was surprised to discover that in the health and fitness community there is a lot of talk about digestive enzymes too! …
Oh, that dang scale. In the classes that I facilitate we have private weigh ins every week. Sometimes people are surprised at the number. Both good (wow, I’m down? I did awful last week!) and bad (I’m doing everything right, why am I not losing weight?) Or they are doing everything right and gaining. Sometimes …
Recently I had a hormone test done through my integrative MD and discovered that I’m high in cortisol. What? That’s a thing? I have seen cortisol and tummy fat on late night diet pill commercials, and while the pills don’t help, turns out that stress really does cause high cortisol which can lead to weight …
We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why does the typical American breakfast consist of sugary cereal or other sugar/carb laden baked goods? It’s especially tricky when traveling–most hotels have doughnuts, muffins and green bananas. Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar …
