Unveiling the Connection: Insulin Resistance and the Power of Meditation By Gabrielle Finora and the Team at LCWNS Insulin resistance happens when your muscles, adipose tissue, and liver do not respond correctly to insulin in the blood. Those tissues then struggle to absorb sugar in the blood after eating a snack or meal. When …
Pre-Workout Supplements: Your Ultimate Guide to Safety and Efficacy Pre-workout supplements have become popular among those on a quest to find the ideal training partner in a world where fitness objectives are as diverse as the people who set them. Though they claim to increase performance, stamina, and focus, how much is actually known about …
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Navigating Nutrition to Support Postpartum Recovery By Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES Congratulations! How are you and baby doing? How are you feeding your baby? How is breastfeeding going? These might be some of the questions you hear after just giving birth. While feeding your baby is a central focus in the early …
Embracing Wellness: The Transformative Impact of Low-Impact Exercise on PCOS By Lauren Licatesi and Laura Cipullo PCOS is a prevalent endocrine condition that affects women who are of reproductive age. It is typified by a range of symptoms, including irregular menstrual periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and obesity. In addition to these physical symptoms, PCOS …
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Choosing the Right Protein Powder: A Comprehensive Guide By Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES Whether you’re looking to build muscle, maximize your athletic performance, or fill protein gaps in your diet, protein powder can be an easy and convenient tool to increase your protein intake. With so many different types of protein powders and …
Electrolyte Powders: Essential Insights for Optimal Hydration and Performance By Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES For endurance athletes, there’s no doubt that staying hydrated is important for optimal functioning and athletic performance. But sometimes water is not enough to do the job. The body needs a balance of water and electrolytes—minerals required for basic metabolic …
Menopause, Estrogen, and Insulin Resistance: Exploring Their Connection By Laura Cipullo, RD, CDCES, CEDS-S The inevitable happens when women hit their mid 40’s to 50’s. Hot flashes start; our menstrual cycles can become heavy, long and sporadic. This all comes to a “climax” when we cease menstruation altogether with both progesterone and estrogen levels plummeting …
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Supplements for PCOS: Enhancing Wellness Beyond Diet By Lauren Licatesi, MS, RD and Edited By Laura Cipullo, RD, CDCES, CEDS-S Among women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome also known as PCOS, is a prevalent hormonal condition. Although dietary modifications and physical activity are frequently used in the management of PCOS, certain supplements may also …
Can PCOS affect eating disorders? By Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES What is PCOS? In PCOS, women’s ovaries produce high levels of androgens, male sex hormones. To receive a PCOS diagnosis, individuals must meet two of three criteria. Those criteria include irregular ovulation, as evidenced by an irregular menstrual cycle or lack of …
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