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About 8 months into COVID-19 lockdown I went to an ayurvedic retreat center in the blue ridge mountains along the Appalachian trail in BLAND, Virginia called EUPEPSIA.  It was after being holed up with my husband at home cooking, cleaning, shopping and just working. I needed a break, and, a change of scene from the […]

Check all that apply: I am worn out most days I experience hot flushes I experience night sweats When I sneeze I have bladder leakage I feel like my brain doesn’t work like it used too – everything takes more time I frequently feel panicked or anxious I have excess weight – (belly, hip, thighs,

A woman’s hormones can be categorized as fragile since, they go haywire when we are feeling sick, or stressing too much, and even if we maintain a bad diet. They go especially haywire during menopause.  The side effects of our hormones getting out of hand can include adult acne, mood swings, random mental breakdowns, brain

COVID 19 gave many of us our first indicator that “Inflammation” is a bad condition and it’s an indicator that something serious is going on inside of our bodies.  What is Inflammation? It is one way your body may respond to injury or illness.  According to Dr. Lam, “In a healthy body, the fire of

A recent client came to her session crying. She said: I’m tired!!!  I’m tired of working (36 years with the same company). I’m tired of being married (28 years with the same man).  I’m tired of being a mom (2 daughters & a son  between 27 & 18) that are all totally high maintenance.  I’m

At its most basic, menopause is a natural biological process. The physical and emotional symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, depression, headaches, weight gain, slow metabolism, and persistent vaginal itching can be very stressful and difficult to deal with. The good news is that there are smart

Our hormones help to control every physiological process in the body, from our metabolism, menstrual cycle and reproductive health to our immune response, and mental health. We’ve learned that hormone balance is vital to feeling good and being healthy.  Foods can help and hinder hormone balance, so eating a well-balanced diet is essential. In this

Balance is the key to living a happy life. Along with other good health practices, it is essential to maintain hormonal balance in the body otherwise your organs won’t function properly. When a woman starts menopause, it may not be obvious that she is actually undergoing menopause, because there is a transition phase, called perimenopause.

Nearly 80% of the 6,000 women per day who enter menopause report weight gain as one of their most dreaded symptoms. So what do they do? They go to the gym and exercise more…they eat less cutting out fat and go low calorie. They go on the Keto, Paleo, Atkins, Weight Watchers, Slimfast, or the

There are a myriad of twists and turns on the journey through menopause and many different options that claim to get rid of the symptoms that trouble women the most.  The truth is there are no magic pills, no instant hormone balancing cream, no sleeping potions that can restore your sleep. Nor are there elixirs