Rooted & Radiant: A Guide to Women's Wellness Through Gut Health, Hormones & lifestyle.

Menopause is a completely natural transition that every woman will go through just like the onset of puberty.  This is a very special phase that women experience and yet, no one prepares us for it.  I know perimenopause caught me off guard because the changes were subtle. One month I had a heavy period, one month it was normal. One year I missed 2 periods then all back to normal. My fatigue was on and off, my moods up and down. I related it all to my stress of work and home life. No big deal. As women, mothers, wives, homemakers, workers, we deal and move on, we adjust.  It's no wonder our cortisol is out of control.  All the stress and no one teaches you about balance.  The thing is this, menopause will not happen overnight or a one-day event. Perimenopause happens so gradually beginning or around age 40 (for some as early as late 30's). It can last 2-10 years (average is 4-5yrs) and ends with menopause.  What's Going On Hormonally in Perimenopause? Your h...

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Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism, but when it becomes chronic, it can fuel many of the symptom's women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Hot flashes, joint pain, fatigue, weight gain, and even mood swings can all be worsened by an inflammatory diet. Before we get into how it affects us, we will start by discussing what inflammation is. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a protective reaction response to something going on in your body. It can be acute or chronic.  What's the difference?  Acute is the body's natural response to an injury or an infection, or when you get sick such as a cold .  Our immune system will activate an inflammatory process to protect the body in order to heal. For example, if you have a cut, it turns red, some heat, and swelling, some pain or stiffness to the tissue.  Acute inflammation is good; it's our natural process to begin healing. Chronic inflammation on the other hand is persistent, will hot have ob...

  The Importance of Blood Sugar-Functional Basics Blood sugar (blood glucose) Refers to the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy.   How glucose enters the bloodstream: Comes from the carbohydrates in the food we eat. Carbs are broken down into glucose during digestion. Glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream   Role of insulin: Hormone produced by the pancreas.       Helps transport glucose from the blood into cells for energy or storage.         Signals the liver to s tore excess glucose as glycogen.         Convert extra glucose to fat if needed Why this matters:      Insulin helps keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day.      Balanced blood sugar is essential for: Stable energy levels. Preventing chronic illnesses such as cancers and cardiovascular disease.   Supporting overall well-being. What fact...

  Hello everyone,  Today's topic on women's health I will be discussing Perimenopause/Menopause and how this can affect women differently.  Some symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, night sweats, brain fog and joint pain and hot flashes as early as 35 years of age in early perimenopause, while other cruise through with mild symptoms. Which leads me to the topic of there is not one simple answer or solution, there is not a simple one size fits all plan to improve symptoms.  A plan should be unique and structured to individual needs beginning with nutrition, gut health, sleep, hydration, movements and mindfulness.  Let's first dive into peri/menopause and how women over the year have felt embarrassed to admit they are entering this stage, as if its unnatural or something that signifies the decline of health and youthfulness. It's a season of our lives that should be enjoyed to the fullest. All women will get there due to our natural decline of hormones in estrogen,...

 Hello and welcome to my first blog!  I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know a little bit about me. I have worked in women's health for 30 years and over the past decade or so, I felt the gap and need to help people with lifestyle, mentoring and nutrition coaching. We live in world now with the health of America in crisis from food insecurities, food impurities, environmental toxins, and exposure to harmful chemical from something as simple as our everyday cleaning and hygiene products.   I started studying more and soon after finishing my master's in science, I soon realized that I didn't want to continue with that plan to climb the ladder of success in healthcare. My new passion of holistic health was born.  I was no longer happy working in corporate healthcare as doctors are too quick to write prescriptions that only cover up the symptom, but no one is investigating the root of the problem, which is what I learned to be called,  The Terrain:...