In the April and June issues of The Breeze, we explored the beginning of a journey that affects every woman—the transition into menopause. Refer to parts one and two by going to https://lakeanna.online/category/health. Never fear, the adrenals are here! Progesterone is primarily produced in the ovaries – until after menopause. At that time most of our progesterone is being produced …
In the April issue of The Breeze, we explored the beginning of a journey that affects every woman—the transition into menopause. Many women experience symptoms years before menopause officially begins, often feeling dismissed or confused when seeking answers. We discussed how menopause is not a sudden event but a multi-year process marked by hormonal changes, primarily the gradual decline of …
A few weeks ago, a client shared something that broke my heart—an experience that, unfortunately, is common among many women. She said, “When I tried to bring up concerns about my hormones being out of balance with the practitioners I worked with, they just brushed it aside and never really addressed it.” This left her feeling confused and concerned, unsure …
Muscle cramps, insomnia, anxiety, constipation, headaches, asthma, high blood pressure, PMS, reflux – these can all be symptoms of a deficiency of one magnificent mineral – magnesium. Magnesium is responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions in the body (mainly in the bones, muscles and brain) and our cells must have it to make energy. Although not a drug, it is …
Some of us, myself included, have decided to read more books in 2025. My New Year’s Resolution. As you are considering your list of must reads, let me tell you about 2 books that literally have the power to change your life. Food, What The Heck Should I Eat? By Dr. Mark Hyman The no-nonsense guide to achieving optimal weight …
The other day, I heard one of the saddest statements I have ever heard from a client: “My body is against me.” It broke my heart. It literally brought tears to my eyes. If we’re being truthful, lots of people feel that way. It seems that no matter what we try—whether it’s to feel better, lose weight, get better sleep, …
Clients come to me with a whole host of issues they are suffering from – including fatigue, difficulty losing or gaining weight, chronic constipation or diarrhea, feeling cold all the time, foggy brain, joint pain, food sensitivities, skin and gut health issues… and the list goes on! Most people believe (or are even told by the medical profession), that these …
As we head into the colder fall and winter months, you may be thinking about flu season and that dreaded COVID. But you aren’t powerless! When it comes to strengthening our immunity, what we eat truly matters. Food is simple yet powerful. Everything we take into our body either strengthens or weakens our immune system. We either absorb the nutrients …
Restocking hormones, processing toxins, repairing tissue, fighting infections, and processing heavy emotions – this all happens in your sleep! And when you don’t get a good nights sleep, it can really make an impact on your overall health. Deep in the center of the brain, we have our pineal gland. This gland secretes a neurotransmitter and hormone called melatonin. This …
Anytime you see the word essential as it pertains to a nutrient, it means your body can not produce that nutrient on its own. It has to be taken in through food or supplements. Omega-3 is absolutely “essential” for good health. Having low levels of Omega-3 has been associated with increased inflammation, low energy, depression, weakness, vision and learning problems, …
