First, let me just say: I hope you understand that this post is in part in jest – because obviously there is no definitive list of anything, and to call weight loss motivation “favorite” “positive” or “best” or not is egregious, presumptuous, and quite self-righteous. But I also really do want to address the various … Read more
In the paleosphere, it is very common to hear low carbohydrate diets recommend for all sorts of reasons: weight loss, insulin management, stable blood sugar, gut health, and mental health. Yet after several years doing research and working with women in the scene, I have discovered that there are in fact many potential risks of … Read more
Want to dive deep and really get to know your authentic self? Looking for a way to help get those desires within you out and into reality? Or maybe you’re just looking for some advice on how to better hear your heart through all the thoughts that are swimming in your head? I’ve got a … Read more
Healthy at Every Size is a movement. It asserts that the best way to be healthy is to stop caring about your body fat percentage and start caring about the food you eat and the life you live. Officially, HAES “supports people in adopting health habits for the sake of health and well-being rather than … Read more
More than 15 percent of American women develop hypothyroidism during their adult lives. A fair number more, says the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, suffer from symptoms of hypothyroidism without ever being diagnosed. Thyroid hormones, as many of you know, are responsible for delivering energy to cells in the body. Their role in good health … Read more
I write and talk about phytoestrogens on this blog a lot. Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds that come from plants, and are found in particularly high quantities in soy and flax seeds. Lower quantities of phytoestrogens can be found in all legumes and nuts, such that women with sensitive hormonal systems may find themselves reacting to … Read more
In today’s culture, it’s rare to hear someone talk about the dangers of over-exercising. Normally, we are exhorted to exercise as long and as hard as we can, so that we can burn as many calories as possible. We are told to do cardio for no less than 30 minutes, and it’s better to do … Read more
One of the first things I ask women when they tell me they struggle with acne is: “Have you tried eliminating dairy yet?” I ask because I personally struggle with dairy, because I’ve met and worked with so many people who struggle with dairy, and because I have read the studies. If Nestle admits that … Read more
On a drizzly London evening back in October, I was salsa dancing with a good friend of mine. He’s a very talented dancer. Talented dancers often require laser-like focus and attention. It’s not that focusing on a dance is a chore, not by any means. But it does mean that the dance demands all of … Read more
Popular wisdom says that fat is unhealthy. It is a plain and simple fact: the more fat you have on your body, the more likely you are to become ill, and to die sooner. This is something everyone in Western culture accepts as true from a very young age. Nevertheless, just as the fat and … Read more