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6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Combat Them
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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Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanNutrition, VitaminsComment
A Holistic Nutritionist’s Guide to Optimal Blood Sugar Levels
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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Nutrition, Health, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanHEALTH & WELLNESS, Elissa Goodman, NUTRITION, FEATUREDComment
8 Common Herbal Supplement & Medication Interactions to Look Out For
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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Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa Goodmannutrition, food, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FEATUREDComment
Vibrant Aging: Here’s What Made Me Healthier After 60
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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Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Lifestyle, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanHEALTH & WELLNESS, FEATUREDComment
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: Do We Need All Three?
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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Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanWellness, HEALTH & WELLNESS, NUTRITION, FEATUREDComment
Transparency and Traceable Science with the Revolutionary Founder of Ritual, Katerina Schneider
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
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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Nutrition, Health-WellnessElissa GoodmanHEALTH & WELLNESS, Allergies, FEATUREDComment
The Best Foods to Optimize Hormone Balance in Pre, Peri, and Post-Menopause
The Best Foods to Optimize Hormone Balance in Pre, Peri, and Post-Menopause

Balancing hormones can be a tricky task, especially for those assigned female at birth who experience monthly hormonal cycles that impact their mood, thoughts, and physical well-being. In this article, we'll explore how to use food to balance hormones and optimize our health during the different phases of the hormonal cycle, providing tips and insight into how to live a more balanced life…

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Lifestyle, Life, Health-Wellness, Nutrition, HealthSarah ZimmermanNUTRITION, Menstruation, Menopause, FEATUREDComment
Connecting the Dots: The Gut Microbiome and Disease
Connecting the Dots: The Gut Microbiome and Disease

When you sit down to eat a meal, you may think you are only nourishing yourself. Guess again! Within your body, a vast microscopic ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses inhabit your gut. Collectively, these microorganisms and their genes make up your microbiome. With over 100 trillion microbes and a thousand different species, many of my clients are surprised to learn that their guts contain more bacterial genes than human genes. This means that you are a superorganism! In fact, your unique microbiome consists of millions of genes that encode proteins that influence many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, hormone balance, vitamin production, and detoxification….

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Health-Wellness, NutritionElissa Goodmannutrition, HEALTH, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment
Lifestyle Changes for Lowering Cancer Risk: One Step at a Time
Lifestyle Changes for Lowering Cancer Risk: One Step at a Time

This time of year, it’s common to make diet and fitness resolutions, but we often choose unrealistic goals that are impossible to adhere to long-term. We get discouraged and give up, berating ourselves as failures, ending up in worse shape, mentally and physically, than when we started. Instead of tackling a “whole body makeover” or demanding a “new year, new me,” why don’t we gently love ourselves through small, sustainable healthy improvements this year?…

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Health, Health-Wellness, NutritionSarah Zimmermannutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment
10 “Healthy” Foods That May Not Be So Healthy
10 “Healthy” Foods That May Not Be So Healthy

One of the most common statements my clients tell me when beginning their health journey is: I want to eat better, but I don’t know how to start. And I get it. Changing your current diet and lifestyle can be daunting, especially when there is a plethora of options at the grocery store. Unfortunately, so many foods are advertised as “healthy” when, in reality, they lack essential nutrients or are filled with numerous additives. So much of marketing and packaging is misleading regarding the ingredients you’re purchasing to put into your body. Simply put, choosing the right foods can be confusing….

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Why Eating In-Season is Healthier (& More Delicious)
Why Eating In-Season is Healthier (& More Delicious)

Have you ever noticed that butternut squash tends to taste better in the fall? Your taste buds aren’t deceiving you! The change of seasons makes certain produce that grows best during that season more flavorful because it’s fresher, riper, and juicier than its out-of-season counterpart. In-season produce not only tastes better, but it’s healthier for us, too. I’ve found that I feel better in my body and am more energized when I pay attention to what’s local and seasonally available at the grocery store…

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Health-Wellness, NutritionElissa GoodmanNUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESSComment