Progesterone drops before estrogen in perimenopause…and this is why you feel irritable and can’t sleep
Levels of progesterone are the first to decline in women, usually from around the age of 35 and typically before estrogen. Estrogen levels can wildly fluctuate (highs and lows) throughout perimenopause with an eventual decline. In a healthy menstrual cycle, progesterone rises after ovulation and peaks around day 21 of a woman’s cycle. Progesterone is…
Cutting Through the Noise: What Really Matters for a Healthy Lifestyle
Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. Research shows that eating an abundance of plants and walking at least 7,000 steps per day can significantly reduce all-cause mortality (the risk of death from all causes). In the world of nutrition and wellness, it’s easy to get bogged down in the minutiae…
Why Wisconsin’s Winters & Cold Plunge Could Be Your New Flex
Cold therapy has been used for centuries, as far back as 3500BC with Edwin Smith Papyrus, the Ancient Greeks and Hippocrates. One of the most prominent forefathers of naturopathic medicine was Sebastian Kneipp, also known as the “water doctor.” In 1849, Kneipp had become ill with a life-threatening disease that eventually he was able to…
How to Choose the Most Nutrient-Dense Greens at the Grocery Store
Get the most bang for your bite! Learn how to select the most nutrient-dense greens with these 3 easy tips: What about bagged salads? I’m all about taking short-cuts when possible and bagged salads can be a convenient way to eat more greens. Bags of mixed greens have more phytonutrients than salads made from iceberg…
