What to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
During menopause, significant hormone decline can create numerous uncomfortable or downright miserable symptoms. Throughout this transition, estrogen is usually the first hormone…
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How to Get Rid of Menopause Belly Naturally
I came out the other side of menopause looking and feeling better than ever. While I confronted the typical challenges that many other women experience, I also learned valuable strategies…
Top 10 Foods for Good Gut Health
Your gut is the center of your world. Far from just digesting food, this organ controls your mood, energy, metabolism, immunity, and so much more. When your gut falls out of balance, everything—your…
Does Menopause Change Cholesterol Levels?
When you think about menopause, symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, night sweats, and mood changes might come to mind. Another complication that frequently occurs around menopause…
Everything You Need to Know About Creatine
Creatine supplements are widely known for their effectiveness in high-intensity activities like weightlifting. But it’s a common misconception that it’s only for bodybuilders…
The Top 5 Exercise Mistakes You’re Making
My career as a health and fitness expert began in the gym in the 1980s. (Cue images of leg warmers, big hair, and bright leotards.) Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time in gyms coaching…
How to Use Amino Acids (All About EAAs & BCAAs)
Nearly everything, including optimizing metabolism and helping your immune system fight viruses and other invaders, depends on amino acids.
Amino acids are the molecular…
What Does ‘Complete Protein’ Mean? (And Why Does It Matter?)
Optimal amounts of protein at every meal help you hit your health goals, whether they include building muscle, managing your weight, boosting metabolism, aging powerfully, or (if you’re…
Feeling Anxious? These 10 Foods + Recipes Create Calm
In a world full of constant stressors and non-stop hustle, anxiety can easily creep in and infect your thoughts, mood, and overall health. During those moments, taking a step back and nourishing…
Why Magnesium Is an Anti-Aging Ingredient for Your Brain Health
I’m always looking for strategies to age more powerfully, and magnesium certainly fits the bill. This multitasking mineral contributes to hundreds of key cellular reactions,…
5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein
The truth is, most women aren’t getting nearly enough protein that they need, especially as they age.1 Unfortunately, that’s exactly when we need to ramp up our intake. …
How Much Protein Should You Eat In a Day?
How much protein do you need every day to burn fat and stay energized? Here’s how to calculate your personal protein needs, plus the best ways to get it.
