Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause: A Practical Guide
If we’re lucky humans with a uterus, menopause is a natural part of life. Surprisingly, what many women don’t know about are the unwanted symptoms that often come along with it. Obviously, that needs to change, and I want to be part of that change. However, hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems are just […]
Understanding Menopause
“Menopause, is like being sent on a canoe trip with no guidebook and only a vague idea where you are headed — although the expectation is it’s awful,” writes Canadian-American gynecologist and author Dr Jen Gunter. Also known as “the great climacteric,” this “change of life,” is something we don’t talk about, let alone all […]
Perimenopause – What to Know in your 40s
Thankfully, we seem to be in an age where it’s no longer taboo to talk about periods and perimenopause. This is important, because with aging populations around the world, 50% of them having a uterus – generally speaking, these are important topics. Perimenopause marks a significant transition in a person’s life. It’s hard to say […]
Navigating Early Menopause
What do you think of, when you think of menopause? Do you think of your Grandma? I used to think of Blanche Devereaux from the “Golden Girls” stomping down the hallway fanning herself, and it wasn’t because of a man she met. At least, that used to be the image in my head until I […]
The Power of Plants
You may not realize it, but you likely already have medicinal plants all over your home. Perhaps you have an aloe vera on the counter, ginger in the pantry, or an orange in the fridge. Each of these has unique and specific medicine that can support your wellbeing, without a prescription. That’s the power of […]
Beyond Business – My Ongoing Journey
Blogs are tricky. Company blogs are even trickier. As I have been building Wellspiration, I realized it’s missing a lot of me. Sure, every now and then you get personal anecdotes, but it feels incomplete. A story I tell myself is that the company blog isn’t the right venue for some of my more personal […]
Implementing Gut Health Practices
Implementing gut health practices We made it and you’re still here. I’m so happy to see you here. Time to round out our series on gut health. Hopefully you have found something to incorporate, to love your gut more. If not, I have a few more ideas below. Through this series, I’ve shined a light […]
Optimizing Gut Health Through Diet and Lifestyle
Welcome to part 2 of the Wellspiration series on gut health. In the quest for optimal health, the gut stands out as a first chair in the orchestra of wellness. Hopefully by now you have a solid grasp of how important the gut microbiome is for overall health. Our goal remains to share actionable and […]
Eating with Purpose: Nourish Yourself & the Earth
Chances are if you are reading this, you also believe climate change and health crises loom large. I’m willing to bet that if you follow my work, you also want to do your part to reduce the risk. Having said that, are you familiar with the concept of eco-conscious eating? It allows us to eat […]
Creating a Sustainable Stress Management Routine
Welcome back to our final week of exploring stress management! We’ve covered various techniques, from mindfulness to physical activities and eating for stress. Now, let’s focus on integrating these into a sustainable routine, especially for those in the high-stress tech industry. To bring our stress management series to a close, let’s bring it all together. […]