Many people start feeling the “flu season” vibe in fall - heavy head, congestion, watery eyes, fatigue, headaches. I definitely hear this a lot from my clients, but those who do also all had mold exposure or are still living in it. For me, this fall has been a particularly intense reminder of how our environment can influence how we feel. In the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with constant teary eyes and a stuffy nose - to the point where I actually took antihistamines in small doses to be...

Does It Really Matter What You Eat? Here’s a question I get asked all the time: “Does it really matter if I grab a McDonald’s, eat a frozen pizza, or snack on packaged cookies here and there? Surely it can’t kill me, right?” And you’re right - one cookie won’t kill you.But your body isn’t just shrugging it off, either. 👉 Try this instead:  Make your comfort foods whole-food and hormone-friendly! Recipes like my Espresso Truffles  or Blood Sugar Friendly Fudge  are delicious alternatives that...

#perimenopause #perimenopausesymptoms #increasedanxiety #hormonesandanxiety #womensmentalhealth #anxietyandhormones #anxietyinperimenopause #womenshealth #anxietytips #anxietysupport Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms I see in women during perimenopause and menopause. And while there’s often a hormonal component, it’s rarely just  about hormones. In my last post, we talked about how unstable blood sugar  can drive anxiety by pushing your body into stress mode. But that’s only one...