Preparing for Perimenopause: A Functional Medicine Approach
Perimenopause isn’t something that suddenly “happens” to you. It’s a gradual transition — one that often begins in your late 30s or early 40s — as your hormones begin to shift and recalibrate. From a functional medicine perspective, this stage of life is about resilience. Dr. Lisa Mosconi shared in the Washington Post, "Menopause is actually a neuroendocrine transition... [...]
The Basics of Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is described in a number of different ways, including when you pay attention while eating, chew thoroughly, or listen to the needs of your body but most important to mindful eating- the practice of mindfulness. I find The Center for Mindful Eating’s (TCME) principles most complete when it comes to understanding what eating mindfully actually is (and is not): [...]
The Easiest Way to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Late summer/early fall is my favorite time to ferment! The abundance of the season is here and I know that cooler months are just around the corner! You don’t need to be a professional chef to make colorful, delicious, and creative ferments at home. It only takes a few simple tools and time. If you haven’t tried fermentation before, I [...]
Understanding Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances
Over 50 million people in the U.S. experience various types of allergies each year (including environmental, food, drug, insect, latex allergies, and more). In fact, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. Plus, food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are on the rise and can be difficult to identify when the symptoms are not always immediate [...]
Dr. Amy Sapola helps women prepare for perimenopause by providing online education and resources.
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