Posts in Health-Wellness
6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Combat Them

If you frequently experience bouts of fatigue, pain, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, or infections, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me with these symptoms looking for answers they struggle to obtain elsewhere. As a holistic nutritionist, one of the first things I assess with my new clients is potential nutrient deficiencies. Because all too often, unexplained symptoms like the ones above result from insufficient intakes of essential vitamins and minerals. So, let’s break down the six most common nutrient deficiencies I see in my practice and how to overcome them…

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Holiday Hack: Setting Healthy Boundaries

As we approach the holiday season, we typically find that our calendars and to-do lists quickly fill up with gift shopping, dinner parties, Christmas movie marathons, and family get-togethers. These occasions are all part of the joy of the season! Still, when we accept one-too-many holiday invitations or start putting everyone else’s needs above our own, the magic of the season can turn into madness….

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A Holistic Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Blood Sugar Levels

Blood sugar imbalances affect over 100 million adults in the United States—and this number continues to rise. With symptoms of fatigue, weight fluctuations, mood swings, excessive thirst, blurred vision, increased urination, headaches,  infections, nerve damage, and delayed wound healing, many people may not realize that these signs often signify blood sugar abnormalities….

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Empowering Wellness through Movement with Nadia Sehweil of BodyTree Studio, Abu Dhabi

Embark on a journey of holistic wellness with Nadia Sehweil, co-founder of Bodytree Studio, on this transformative episode of The SEAM Podcast. Bodytree Studio, the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi, stands as a holistic women's wellness space, fostering well-being through comprehensive mind-body practices. Join us as Nadia shares her journey of creating a supportive community space that offers yoga, pilates, and nourishing meals for women….

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Mindfulness and Mental Health: Strategies for Stress Reduction

Whether it comes from school, work, or a life change or event, just about everyone experiences stress at some point or another. In some cases, stress can be helpful. Consider, for instance, the stress that leads up to a graduation or wedding—or how many important tasks you never would’ve gotten done if it weren’t for stress as a motivator…

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8 Common Herbal Supplement & Medication Interactions to Look Out For

Over the last several years, many people have turned to herbal medicine to boost their immune systems, treat various diseases, and restore their overall health and well-being – me being one of them. In 2022 alone, the global herbal medicine market was valued at 166 billion dollars, and it is expected to reach 348 billion dollars by 2029! This shift towards natural herbal remedies is largely due to the perception that herbal supplements are more effective and safer than their synthetic counterparts….

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Keep A Breast Founder, Shaney Jo Darden, Is Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Awareness

Prepare to be inspired as Amy Cohen Epstein engages in a captivating conversation with Shaney Jo Darden, the visionary behind the Keep A Breast Foundation. In this interview, Shaney Jo shares her deeply personal connection to breast cancer, revealing how it all began with a heartfelt mission to help just one person…

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Vibrant Aging: Here’s What Made Me Healthier After 60

Throughout my adult life, I pursued the search for vitality and tranquility in every area of my well-being. And I’m proud to say that, in my 60s, I have found all that and more. The holistic modalities I have implemented into my everyday routines have helped me reverse the aging clock, maintain my youthful glow and spirit, and create a platform to share my profound experiences with others with similar wellness goals….

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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Snuggling

Very few things in life are as wonderful as snuggling up with someone you love. When you look at the anatomical image of a human heart, it looks nothing like the heart symbol we all adore. But, when two people meet chest to chest, their hearts come together as one to form the familiar heart shape we often use to depict love. It’s as if our hearts are puzzle pieces that fit perfectly in the embrace of one another.…

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Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: Do We Need All Three?

Did you know that there are currently trillions of microorganisms living in your body? That’s about ten times more microorganisms than cells! And while some of these “bad” microorganisms do hold the potential to make you sick, most are considered “good” and live in the body harmoniously to provide incredible benefits for a healthy human host….

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Transparency and Traceable Science with the Revolutionary Founder of Ritual, Katerina Schneider

Meet the visionary mind behind Ritual, a health and technology company that is reshaping the supplement industry through traceable science and sourcing. In this exclusive interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Katerina Schneider, a trailblazer committed to providing women with absolute transparency and better health through better ingredients….

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My Top Holistic Methods for Treating Seasonal Allergies

I love the changing of seasons. Each seasonal onset symbolizes a new theme, such as renewal or growth, that inspires me to prioritize my health. But despite my excitement for the seasonal changes, one pesky element routinely disrupts my invigoration: seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, seasonal allergies are extremely common, affecting approximately 81 million Americans…

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The Link Between Gut Health and Menopause: How Nutrition Might Help

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word menopause? I know for most of my clients, menopause often provokes a gut-wrenching reaction being that it’s typically associated with uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraines, and mood fluctuations. Well, believe it or not, this inevitable stage of a woman’s life doesn’t have to be as terrible as it’s normally depicted—actually, it’s not supposed to be terrible at all….

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8 Steps for a Holistic Anti-Stress Protocol

If you experience stress and anxiety, know you are not alone. Stress and anxiety management is something I am persistently working on for myself, as it’s not as simple as I wish it were. It feels like each year, more and more stressors are weaved throughout society, so it feels almost impossible to escape the worry. However, I’m thankful that conversations surrounding stress awareness are evolving….

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