Harmonized

Many are baffled why they have issues with certain food items in the form of a food sensitivity or even a food allergy later in life even though they never had issues with those particular food items earlier in life. I explain what your body is trying to tell you when this happens. Let's chat over on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

For years, I felt "trapped" in my own body—struggling with a metabolic fog, GI issues, and hormonal imbalances while following a plant-based tradition. At 55, I am finally thriving post-menopause without BHRT, caffeine, or supplements, but it took decoding my nutrigenetics to understand why. In this episode, I share the "aha" moments from my DNA reports that explained my strugg...

In the final episode of this insulin miniseries, I explain that certain protein powders can spike insulin, building on an earlier discussion of veggie meats and free glutamate in soy and tamari sauce. Repeated insulin spikes can contribute to insulin instability and eventual insulin resistance, which may be worsened during perimenopause, menopause, post menopause, and andropause due to hormonal sh...

Part two explains how insulin can spike even when blood sugar doesn’t rise significantly, emphasizing that repeated insulin spikes contribute to insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and may affect transitions like perimenopause to postmenopause and andropause. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth #hormonehealth #guthealth 00:00 Insu...

In this episode, the focus is on the hormone insulin, its vital role in our bodies, and the potential issues that arise from insulin overproduction. I delve into the impact of ultra-processed veggie meats on insulin spiking due to their concentrated protein isolates. The importance of consuming whole foods for better metabolic health is emphasized. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth 00:00 Introdu...

In this episode, I address a common misconception about stomach acid and its relation to bloating and acid reflux. I delve into the role of chewing in stimulating stomach acid and the impact of low acid on digestion and bacterial balance in the gut. I also outline the steps being taken to improve my client's digestive health. 00:00 Introduction: Client's Stomach Acid Concerns00:37 Initial...

Welcome back to Harmonized! In this episode, I discuss a case from my practice involving a client suffering from poor sleep, mushy stools, and occasional diarrhea. As we dive deeper, we explore the impact of consuming hydrogen-rich, alkaline water on her gut health, emphasizing its effects on the stomach's acidity levels and subsequent digestion issues. I provide a detailed review of how different...

Is your "healthy" sourdough habit secretly driving systemic inflammation ? In this episode of Harmonize , we’re pulling back the curtain on the "Sourdough Halo." While long fermentation is often praised for making bread easier to digest, as a functional registered dietitian, I’m explaining why reduction is not elimination. We dive deep into the biochemical reality of modern whe...

In this episode of Harmonized, we explore the popular adaptogen Ashwagandha and its effects on stress. However, we delve into why it may not work well for everyone, particularly those with hypothyroidism or certain genetic variations such as MTHFR and COMT. Learn how these conditions can exacerbate the effects of Ashwagandha, making it essential to understand one's unique body composition befo...

Nutrigenetics is key to truly meeting your specific nutritional needs. In this episode, I focus on the gene that is involved with producing salivary amylase. Knowing which gene variation you have is key to managing blood glucose levels. Let's chat on over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

This is the last episode in my mini gut health series. I go over four steps you can start taking today to rebalance your gut community. Let's chat on over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

We're in our mini gut health series. On this episode I talk about the possibilities of what can happen if we leave our gut communities unbalanced. Tune in and find out! Let's chat on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

In this bonus episode of Harmonized, I share my critical review of the research underpinning the Netflix documentary 'You Are What You Eat.' This film, discussed by one of my students, focuses on the cardiometabolic effects of omnivorous versus vegan diets in identical twins. I delve into the randomized clinical trial from the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlighting both...

Gut dysbiosis is an imbalanced gut community. However, the question is, how do you throw your own gut community out of balance? Find out the things we do to accomplish this. Let's connect and chat over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

I'm starting a new series here on gut health; however, we need to take it back to the very basics. I discuss what our gut community consists of and what it is. Once we go over what this ecosystem contains, we'll move forward to other aspects of gut health. Let's connect and chat over at Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

This is a bonus episode deviating from my usual content! I share a personal experience that affected my life for many decades. Thank God always has a way to heal emotionally and physically. Listen in as I share my story with you. Let's chat over on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

While the feeling of hunger is a gift from God, what about when you're hungry more than the norm? Or excessively hungry? Let's dig into a few factors that can play into this in addition to the basics of not eating enough or not eating enough protein at every meal. Let's connect and chat over on Instagram @gut.and.hormone.harmony!

Some are afraid of the feeling of hunger. Some believe this is negative and can lead to unmanaged weight. The feeling of hunger is designed to guide and help us. We should not be afraid of this physiological signal. Let's connect and chat on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

This is the last episode of my mineral series. Here we discuss the role zinc plays in our digestive and gut health as well as our hormone health and how we can still be deficient in this crucial mineral despite eating well. Let's connect over on Instagram and chat. @gut.and.hormone.harmony

Indeed, copper possesses vital roles when it comes to our health. However, there is also the situation of having copper toxicity. This part is what is misunderstood. Find out what true copper toxicity means and how it connects to our hormone and gut health, which are all connected to our metabolic health. Connect with me on Instagram and let's chat there! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

We're in the fourth episode of my mineral series. I've been covering the macro minerals and in this episode we talk about the fourth macro mineral potassium. Many know it as an electrolyte. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. Find out more about our underdog mineral potassium. Connect with me over at Instagram where can chat. @gut.and.hormone.harmonizer

We've been preaching the wrong news about sodium and driving people to have unnecessary symptoms and issues. Let's exonerate sodium and see why we all to stop trying to cut back on sodium. Let's connect over on Instagram and chat. Send me a DM @gut.and.hormone.harmony.

Without a doubt, magnesium is marvelous mineral. But! There are issues when you over supplement. Find out what happens and know why you can't live without it. Let's chat over at Instagram. @gut.and.hormone.harmony

Without a doubt, we need to consume a good amount of calcium every day for our bones and teeth. But yet, many do not pay attention to their calcium intake, which can affect other areas of our health such as optimizing our hormone health to improve our metabolic health. Find out what those are in this episode. Let's connect on Instagram! Send me a DM there @gut.and.hormone.harmony.

Imagine that! For 7 years I thought it was because I was lactose intolerant that I always felt like I blew up inside my body and felt extremely uncomfortable like I couldn't breathe fully or well. I found out by accident I wasn't. I am embrace and I am thankful for going through menopause, which helpmed me connect the dots. Let's chat about your "lactose intolerance" at Insta...