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
Osteoporosis is when bone becomes more porous and thus more brittle as you age. Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis, and while osteoporosis normally only occurs in elderly people, osteopenia is common among young women, too. Osteomalcia is another problem, this time due to soften bones, and is primarily due to vitamin D deficiency. Combining … Read more
It’s no secret that in order to sleep well, we need a sleep routine. Preparing our mind and body for sleep is what makes falling into our comfy bed at night a success 🙂 So here are some of my tips to help you get a great night’s sleep. Prepare Your Room For sleep to … Read more
As a paleo blogger, I keep my ears in a lot of different conversations happening on the web. This helps keep me as open-minded and informed as possible. (Or I try, anyway.) Two of the conversations I like to pay special attention to are the weight loss conversation, and the body image conversation. Huh?? is … Read more
Hi loves. We’re back with a super special episode #046 of The Paleo Women Podcast!! AND I AM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe! To leave a review for the podcast, go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/review. I would appreciate … Read more
One of the most common questions I receive from readers and clients, especially during the holidays, is about self-sabotage: How do you stick to a weight loss plan? I can’t tell you how many women I have worked with who continually went up and down with their weight, but could never stabilize at a healthy … Read more
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