Wellness Blog

By Andrea Battiola, EdS, LPC, LMHC When something changes in our sexuality, we often start asking questions like: What's wrong with me? Why don't I want sex as much as I used to? Why is it harder for me to get turned on? Why don't I enjoy sex the way…

By Dr. Sarah Khan, PhD, MBA What is Estrogen Dominance? Absolute estrogen excess. Estradiol is genuinely elevated relative to reference range. Relative estrogen excess. Estrogen may be within range, but progesterone is low (luteal phase defect, chronic stress), or estrogen clearance is sluggish, so tissue is exposed to more estrogen…

I love runners. Yes, the physical benefits are often what get us out the door and onto the pavement, trails, tracks, treadmills, or gravel roads. But running is about so much more than fitness. Many of us are carrying something. Running becomes a place to put all the things we…

Look, I get it. Do we really need another health and wellness products list when there's already so much noise out there? The last thing you want is a list by some 18 year old on TikTok who hasn't even been out in the workforce yet, right? Well, fear not.…

Getting in enough protein seems like a full time job these days, especially if you're a woman over 40 trying to protect your muscle mass. I see you. If you're a meat and dairy lover, this may not feel like such a chore, but being mostly plant-based and avoiding dairy…

With fall just around the corner and kids back in school, I know you're probably thinking what I'm thinking: how do I get everyone's immune system boosted so that we're not in a 3-weeks-of-pneumonia situation (speaking from experience here!) come October? I am not a doctor or medical professional, but…

If you're into health and wellness, chances are you've heard about Prenuvo, the advanced whole body MRI screening. Prenuvo uses magnestic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to give you a comprehensive view of what's going on in your body. It's safe and radiation free and takes just under an hour for…

Travel can absolutely be wellness. You don't even have to step into a spa or go on a fancy wellness retreat. For me, even a few days in a foreign country and soaking in the culture, food, art, and people is so refreshing and energizing. We've traveled mainly to Europe…

For those of you who know me, you know that food is my love language. It stems from having a very diverse, multi-cultural background. My first exposure to food started in my birth city of Amsterdam, which means I was fed a healthy mix of Caribbean, Dutch, Indonesian, South American,…

"Should I be taking Creatine?" is one of the most commonly asked questions that I get as a certified holistic health coach. First of all, I don't recommend taking supplements without consulting a medical professional first. Once you've done that, I do have some creatine brand recommendations, based on personal…

One of the most common questions I get is "Do my kids need a multivitamin and which ones do you feed your kids?". Since I'm not a pediatrician, this post is about my experiences and expertise as a certified holistic health coach and a science-backed wellness product creator. For advice…