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Concerning Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs

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Please read this article about the rather concerning side effects of some commonly used medications for diabetes and weight loss: Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro. Ozempic May Make Your Bones and Muscles Weaker That said, if you are interested in drug-free weight loss via dietary and lifestyle modifications, or in having Medical Nutrition Therapy for support […]

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Product Review: Icelandic Skyr

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It’s been a while (a long while!) since I’ve done a product review, so I thought this month would be a good time to add a new post to this category. Today I am reviewing Icelandic skyr. Skyr is a thick, strained yogurt, similar to Greek yogurt, except it seems to be a little milder […]

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Mailing List Update

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As of June 1, 2025, more inactive clientele have been removed from my mailing list. If you are a former client of mine and would like to continue receiving my monthly emails, please contact me and I will add you back onto my mailing list. Thank you!

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That Good Ole’ Cup of Joe

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For your perusal, a handful of articles on the health benefits of coffee. Enjoy (just don’t load up your coffee with sugar)! Morning Coffee Lowers Risk of Dying Coffee Can Fight Cancer and Lengthen Life Moderate Coffee Consumption Reduces All Cause Mortality

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Month off from Posting

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Wishing all of you a fantastic April. I plan to write a new article in May. 🙂

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Your Microbiome Matters

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I’m not sure why I’ve run into so many articles about the gut microbiome recently, but I figured the information was worth passing on. Here are two articles for your perusal. First up, this article from Psychology Today on how stress and the microbiome are connected, addresses the issue of the changes stress can cause […]

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Catching Some Z’s

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Since good sleep is crucial to our overall well being, here are a few articles to help you make some dietary changes to get a better night’s sleep! Enjoy! https://bestlifeonline.com/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0223p34.shtml

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Happy New Year 2025!

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I am no fan of “New Year’s Resolutions” (mostly because they are short lived and prone to failure), but I am always happy to help my clients make true lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being, changes that are permanent and lasting. So for real “no gimmicks, resolution-free” help with your health and wellness goals, […]

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Living With: Menopause

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You’re *over 40, and at some point in this decade, the first hot flash/night sweat occurs and you wonder if it’s just a fluke. Then, their frequency increases, and before you know it, the other symptoms follow (feminine dryness, irregular periods, mood changes, sleep disturbances, depleted energy, brain fog). Shortly thereafter, when your last period […]

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Keep It Local: Color and Style Analysis by Annette

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I love to support local businesses, not only ones that are directly health/nutrition related, but also ones that complement health and wellness. Today I want to highlight one such complementary local business. Annette Byman is a professional color and style analyst. After a highly successful career working for one of the foremost image consulting companies […]

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