Nutrition & Gut Health

Goal-Setting for the New Year: Creating a Sustainable Health & Fitness Plan

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Why Midlife Women Need a Different Approach As we head into a new year, many women start thinking about goals: getting healthier, feeling stronger, losing weight, sleeping better, or simply feeling more like themselves again. But for women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the traditional “New Year’s Resolution” model often backfires. If you’ve […]

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The Gut–Hormone Connection: Healing Your Gut for Better Hormones

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💬 The Story: “When My Gut Was Running the Show” I’ll never forget when one of my patients, a 43-year-old mom named Lisa (name changed for privacy), said, “Nicole, I swear I’m doing everything right — eating clean, exercising — but I’m bloated all the time, I can’t focus, and my hormones feel like they’re

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Meal Prep for Busy Women: Easy Hormone-Balancing Meals

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A Story Many Women Can Relate To It’s Sunday night. You’re standing in the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge, wondering what you’re going to eat tomorrow. You had every intention of cooking this weekend, but between kids’ activities, errands, and maybe even a little time to yourself, the hours slipped away. Now, the thought

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Why Am I Bloated No Matter What I Eat?: Understanding SIBO in Women Over 35

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Allison, 44, felt like her body had turned against her. She had finally committed to a healthier diet—fresh vegetables, lean protein, and smoothies with greens. But instead of feeling better, she was more bloated than ever. Her belly looked 5 months pregnant by noon, and the gas and cramping made her dread every meal. She

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Why Am I Always Running to the Bathroom?: Understanding Diarrhea in Women Over 35

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Samantha, 39, was finally starting to prioritize her health. She was eating more whole foods, cutting back on sugar, and even making time for yoga a few times a week. But every time she sat down to eat—especially something healthy like a salad or smoothie—her stomach would twist into knots, and she’d have to rush

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Why Can’t I Go?: Tackling Constipation in Women Over 35 with Confidence and Care

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Marissa, 42, stood in front of her bathroom mirror rubbing her bloated belly. She had eaten a salad for lunch, added chia seeds to her smoothie, and even drank more water than usual—all in hopes that she could finally go. But three days had passed with no relief. She felt sluggish, irritable, and uncomfortable in

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