Thriving with NourishMel Health

In this episode, we learn what the difference is between using fertility awareness methods for conception versus natural birth control. We also learn the fundamentals of FAM and how it is not being taught in sex-ed classes. Haley is a women’s health provider for those wishing to consciously conceive, use conscious contraception, or overcome reproductive disease. She received a Masters of Scie...

This is a wonderful episode introducing you to the approach of using Functional Medicine to heal, specifically autoimmune conditions. Factors which contribute to autoimmunity: Genetics Stress levels Toxin exposure Poor diet Trauma Our beliefs systems Spiritual practice Karin, functional medicine nutritionist, fitness trainer, author, wife, mama and founder of Nutritious N’ Delicious,  has bee...

Dr. Sara Norris, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health and pediatrics. Dr. Norris brings a fresh, balanced approach to persistent health problems, including hormonal issues, pediatrics, thyroid health, dermatology, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and more. Dr. Norris has practiced in Oregon, Oakland, and Vermont, where there was way too much snow for her li...

Emily Allen is a former obese girl turned Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She lost 70 pounds and put her PCOS symptoms into remission by cutting processed food, an experience she documented on her site, www.healthbyemily.com Emily now teaches women how to balance their hormones, find PCOS relief, and ditch crappy PMS symptoms. She teaches cooking classes, does public speaking about healthy liv...

This episode is more about the misconceptions and methods about fertility awareness method, with a focus on irregular cycles/mucus and PCOS. To learn the basics of how to chart, check out my conversation with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack about using the menstrual cycle as a 5th vital sign:  Episode #16: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-fertility-awareness-method-with-lisa-hendrickson-jack/id...

In this video, you will learn: - What is insulin? - How do we become resistant to insulin? - Solutions to help your body become more sensitive to insulin - Importance of reading ingredient labels Access to my supplement dispensary where you can find practitioner grade supplements like inositol, berberine and magnesium at a discount: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nourishmel Blog post: https://w...

Bridgit has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2004 and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner since 2015. After losing everything to toxic mold, Bridgit now educates about toxins and coaches women on how to detoxify through a functional approach. Check out my previous conversation with Bridgit about toxins in our home #Ep 56 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-toxins-in-ou...

What are blood sugar levels and how can they disrupt our lives - energetically and impact our hormones? Blood sugar levels are the cornerstone to hormone balance and improving gut health, immune strength and various other inflamamtory symptoms. Excess glucose contribtues to oxidative stress and if we do not have enough antioxidants to counteract, inflammation runs wild and we develop chronic disea...

When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance. She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute...

Do you cycle chart? Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is amazing as a tool for natural conception or birth control. My experience gave me more flexibility and took the pressure off the timing of intercourse. Plus, it gave me more insights into the way my body works, how my lifestyle affects my cycle and hard data about whether I ovulated or not. I feel more empowered ! Check out my conversation wit...

Haley is a women’s health provider for those wishing to consciously conceive, use conscious contraception, or overcome reproductive disease. She received a Masters of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine, a degree dedicated to healing using food as medicine. Within this time and beyond, she has specialized in body literacy using East Asian dietetics and fertility a...

Learn what gut health is all about and how it influences our estrogen levels. Our gut is also known as our second brain: - involves the immune system - communication with all the other organs - healthy digestion and absorption of food - there is constant chatting between the gut and the brain - can be linked to mental health - linked to anxiety and depression, ADHD etc. - it has its own control ce...

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility expert, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world, as well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a M...

How do we know what exercise to choose from? Do we go hard all the time? If we don't go hard, does it mean we are not excelling at our health? How does exercise affect our hormones? Learn which exercises probably work better for you in the Follicular and Luteal Phases, Ovulation and Menstruation. Be mindful of how much you exercise and how much you are eating. Are they matching up? Check out 'In t...

Macy is a new mom and women’s health registered dietitian with a passion for individualized nutrition care for women seeking optimal health during their most crucial years. Macy runs a virtual private practice called Well Women Nutrition for those seeking a root cause of hormone dysfunction and women that want to prepare their bodies for pregnancy and beyond using personalized and evidence based t...

What do you know about getting better quality sleep? I am talking general tips to sleep soundly today! - Pay attention to light exposure - Our cortisol and melatonin levels are in a dance - Choose activities that help you calm down and stay present - Look at the temperature in your room - Open the windows to have ventilation - Don't go to bed hungry! - Try to have your dinner 3 hours bed time - Av...

Seed cycling - a new concept, radical or not? Learn about: - What seed cycling is - How to seed cycle - The benefits of using various seeds for our hormones - How do seeds affect our menstrual cycle Tell me your experience about seed cycling! Code NOURISHMEL10 for 10% off seeds: foodperiod.com/bites Blog post: https://www.nourishmel.com/blog/2019/3/19/seed-cycling-what-is-it-and-why-do-it Food Per...

Do you know what estrogen dominance is? I'm talking mostly about estrogen today and it's connection to other hormones including progesterone, insulin and cortisol. Root causes of estrogen dominance: Excess estrogens coming in from the environment Inability to detox and excrete excess estrogen from the body Insufficient progesterone Note: Women in peri-menopause will experience some sort of estroge...

PCOS is widely due to insulin resistance, but it is also an inflammatory condition. This episode is related to the release of my beta program right now! It is a unique oppportunity for you to experience what coaching is like and to really dig deep into the causes of your PCOS. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3rgEZ4C Deadline is March 31 2021! Approaching PCOS functionally means: - Eat according to your...

Natalia is the Director of Soma Clinic, somatic trauma therapist, and educator. All of Natalia’s work stems from the intention to support a shift from disempowerment and oppression to empowerment and expression, with relationship as the cornerstone for transformation. We talked about our trauma can be the root cause of physical illness, including autoimmune conditions and thyroid issues. Physical...

Stress - how does it affect our hormones physiologically? Some science terms in here, get ready! Stress response is modulated by cortisol HPATG Axis : hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, gonadal To improve our stress response and resilience -> look at thyroid and adrenal function first and foremost Cortisol level testing & hormone tests are important Stress can worsen PCOS androgenic...

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I chat about the importance of the menstrual cycle and how we can use the different hormone and energy levels during every phase to show up big. You will learn - the different phases of the menstrual cycle - which hormones are dominant in which phases - why a period matters - the impact of our sex hormones on the rest of the day - what kind of exercise to do during each phase of the menstrual cycl...

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women’s and pelvic health conditions. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare. Having two decades of expe...

Do you know what you need to include in your diet to improve your thyroid function? Suboptimal thyroid function makes us feel sluggish on a daily basis. Symptoms of feeling cold consistently, constipation, weight gain, rapid heartbeat, mood imbalances, hair loss, lack of ovulation etc. Nutrients to take note of: - Iron - Tyrosine (healthy protein) - Selenium - Vitamin A - Zinc - Iodine