Stefani Ruper Of all the things in the body that hormones affect, sleep is one of the most important. Without quality sleep, it is difficult to regulate appetite, to burn fat, to feel good, and to be happy and calm. Poor sleep can cause inflammation, poor blood sugar control, depression, anxiety, and a whole host of other … Read more
The following post is a guest post by…. you guessed it! The world famous and super fabulous body-image expert Summer Innanen. And she’s got a brand new book out that’s available for FREE on the 27th… read to the end to get a link for it! When you’ve struggled to have a positive body image, … Read more
According to a 1999 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study, about 43 percent of women (compared to 31 percent of men) suffer sexual inadequacy for one reason or another. Interestingly, this is thought to actually underestimate the real level of sexual dysfunction in the U.S.! Low libido is a serious problem for women. … Read more
“Dangerous” may be a strong word – consuming chia seeds occasionally should be just fine – but I think the strong language I chose for the title of this post is actually appropriate. It enables me to demonstrate how serious a problem this is. Chia seeds have become a buzz food. They are increasingly popular … Read more
The Paleo Diet has become extremely popular in recent years, with some several hundred million google searches on the topic every year. It is an incredible diet for improving energy, mood, and health conditions. Yet it may perhaps be so famous and so beloved because it is an excellent tool for weight loss. Perhaps the … Read more
Almond and coconut flours have been around the paleo community FOR YEARS. (This is my favorite coconut and this is my fav almond flour) But let’s be honest. While almond and coconut flours have their place, they aren’t the best substitute for regular flour. Almond flour is NOT my friend, as many of you know … Read more
Treating ourselves kindly can be hard. Sometimes the diet is the easy part! But poor self-esteem and low confidence can affect every area of our lives- from self-worth to eating habits. Loving ourselves is SO important and we’ve got to work at it! That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite self-love resources … Read more
One of the most common questions I receive from readers and clients is about self-sabotage: “How do you stick to a healthy diet?” they ask. To be honest, it can be a real challenge for many people. I personally struggled with self-sabotage a lot: I bounced back and forth between being “good” and “bad” for … Read more
Menopause and hot flashes have a very unfortunately relationship: that is, nearly every woman going through menopause experiences hot flashes at some point. Many women suffer them on a regular basis. And it’s not just about feeling hot… hot flashes can be extraordinarily uncomfortable. They can upset social situations. And perhaps worst of all, they … Read more
When I google tips for how to enhance female libido, I get a lot of answers like “take a ginseng supplement” or “eat oysters four hours before intimacy.” While these tips might be effective in the short term, they are not effective in the long-term. The ultimate solution (physically, anyway) to female libido is hormone … Read more