A Living Balance

A Living Balance You'll find tasty, healthy recipes and health posts to help you stay looking and feeling vibrant

It's my desire to use this page to teach, encourage and offer ideas and direction to anyone who is interested in learning how to use food as medicine and how the body can heal itself when given the right tools. This is a place where healing and delicious recipes will be posted that I hope you'll enjoy! It will also be a place for me to share with you links, ideas, and people that I hope will guide you to understanding your body better and how to navigate the often over-whelming and confusing maize of healing ourselves within the current western medicine system. I would like nothing more than for people to post their ideas and questions so that we can all learn!

Want to eat better but don't know where to start?⁣⁣ Are you struggling with meal planning, grocery shopping, or cooking?...
12/22/2025

Want to eat better but don't know where to start?⁣
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Are you struggling with meal planning, grocery shopping, or cooking? Feeling overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice out there?⁣
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Here are four simple tips to build a healthier meal plan:⁣
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🍽️ Balanced Plate⁣
Fill ¾ of your plate with veggies, one-quarter with lean protein, add a bit of healthy fats and some beans/starchy veggies (at least a few times a week)⁣
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✅ Plan Ahead⁣
Plan your meals for the week to save time and money.⁣
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🥗 Food Prep Service⁣
Use a service that delivers food to easily prepare:look for organic and paleo options ⁣
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🌈 Eat the Rainbow⁣
Enjoy colorful fruits and veggies every day.⁣
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💪 Listen to Your Body⁣
Eat when hungry, stop when full, and choose foods that make you feel good.⁣
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Remember, eating better isn't about perfection but consistency, adaptability, and mindfulness.⁣
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Follow me for more tips!⁣
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Women over 60 or 65 can keep using hormone therapy (HRT) if they want a better life, prevent osteoporosis, or prevent he...
12/19/2025

Women over 60 or 65 can keep using hormone therapy (HRT) if they want a better life, prevent osteoporosis, or prevent heart disease. It's a decision that should be made after considering the risks and benefits along with an experienced healthcare provider. (someone who knows hormones)⁣
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💁‍♀️ There's no proof that women should stop HRT at 65. ⁣
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AND women 60 and older can always START HRT at any time and benefit a great deal! You just want to go slow because your receptors are a bit sleepy because they haven’t had anything to respond to for years.⁣⁣⁣⁣

Do you ever experience bloating, fatigue, or mood swings after eating? 😞⁣⁣You might have food sensitivities, which are d...
12/17/2025

Do you ever experience bloating, fatigue, or mood swings after eating? 😞⁣
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You might have food sensitivities, which are different issues from allergies. Food sensitivities can lead to inflammation, pain, and other symptoms. ⁣
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An elimination diet is a short-term experiment to help you identify and eliminate the foods that trigger your symptoms. Here’s how to do it:⁣
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🔷 Choose foods to eliminate: Common triggers are gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and night shades. You can add any suspect foods to this list.⁣
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🔷 Avoid these foods for at least 3 weeks.⁣
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🔷 Reintroduce one food every 3 days. Monitor for reactions like bloating or headache.⁣
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🔷 Evaluate results, create a personalized diet, and consult a pro if needed.⁣
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An elimination diet can be a powerful tool to help you discover your food sensitivities and improve your health. It can also help you develop a better relationship with🥗 food and your body. PS-we can often tolerate some of the foods that may show up as sensitive once we heal the gut! And that’s exciting! ⁣
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It can feel like you're straying from the path right now. Yes?⁣⁣To help you better navigate the next couple of weeks of ...
12/15/2025

It can feel like you're straying from the path right now. Yes?⁣
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To help you better navigate the next couple of weeks of eating, drinking, socializing, dealing with family, traveling, and just being off your normal routine, here are 10 tips to keep you from feeling like Santa with a major holiday hangover by January 2nd!⁣
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· Set an intention 💡⁣
· Become the host 🏠⁣
· Eat protein & fat 🥑⁣
· Minimize sugar and processed carbs 🍞⁣
· Volunteer to bring a healthy dish 🥗⁣
· Avoid/ Limit alcohol 🍷⁣
· Stay active & people focused 👯‍♀️⁣
· Pause and assess your hunger before getting seconds2️⃣⁣
· Respond to pushers politely 🗣⁣
· Don’t beat yourself up ❤️⁣ Drink water!⁣ Sleep!⁣
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For hints on how to exactly do these with finesse see link in bio. 😘⁣
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Most women don’t realize osteoporosis is preventable and often reversible.⁣⁣Every year in the U.S.:⁣• 300,000 hip fractu...
12/12/2025

Most women don’t realize osteoporosis is preventable and often reversible.⁣
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Every year in the U.S.:⁣
• 300,000 hip fractures⁣
• 80% are women⁣
• 20–35% will die within 12 months of the fracture⁣
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A hip fracture isn’t just a broken bone — it’s the start of a cascade: immobility, inflammation, infection, muscle loss, cardiovascular strain, and even cognitive decline.⁣
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In my new YouTube video, I’m breaking down:⁣
✨The real risk factors⁣
✨Why a DEXA scan isn’t enough⁣
✨How digestion, stress & hormones affect bone density⁣
✨Whether meds are necessary⁣
✨And yes… can osteoporosis be reversed? (Spoiler: often, YES.)⁣
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💛Your bone health is not optional — it’s foundational.⁣
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Watch the full video through the link in my bio.
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Even when your lab results appear 'normal,' if you're still dealing with symptoms, such as rashes, gut problems, and fat...
12/12/2025

Even when your lab results appear 'normal,' if you're still dealing with symptoms, such as rashes, gut problems, and fatigue, there's no need to wait until things get worse. Advocate for your health, seek a second opinion, and explore alternative healthcare options. ⁣
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Your well-being is important, and you deserve relief. ⁣
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❎ Don't accept 'normal' if it doesn't feel right.⁣
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Schedule an introductory call with me and let’s chat!⁣
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Did you know that ovulation is a powerful creator of good health for women?⁣⁣And hormones are not just about fertility b...
12/08/2025

Did you know that ovulation is a powerful creator of good health for women?⁣
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And hormones are not just about fertility but also about preventing issues like:⁣
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🦴 Osteoporosis⁣
🧠 Stroke⁣
🧠 Dementia⁣
❤️ Heart disease⁣
🎀 Breast cancer.⁣
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Ovulation is like making a monthly deposit into your long-term health account.⁣
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BUT there are several factors that can hinder ovulation: ⁣
💊 Hormonal birth control aka the pill⁣
🍽️ Inadequate nutrition⁣
👩‍⚕️ Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)⁣
😥 Stress⁣
🔩 Low iron⁣
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Regular ovulation is important for women, not just to make a baby.👶⁣
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Our hormones create a beautiful symphony throughout the month. And how the symphony is played is reflected by and in our overall health. Our periods are like monthly report cards.⁣
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As much as they can be a pain-in-the a**,they are important in keeping 'age' related diseases at bay.⁣
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What are your thoughts on periods? Do you wish they were over? ⁣
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12/06/2025

This lil cookbook is my gift to you! To help you get through the Holidays without making a total detour😊. ⁣
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Link to download is in my bio!🎄❤️🎄⁣
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holidayeatingtips healthyholidayrecipes happybody

Wondering why your iron levels are low, even though you eat what you think is a balanced diet and perhaps take supplemen...
12/03/2025

Wondering why your iron levels are low, even though you eat what you think is a balanced diet and perhaps take supplements? ⁣
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You may have one or more of these hidden causes of low iron:⁣
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➡️ Low stomach acid⁣
➡️ Heavy menstrual bleeding⁣
➡️ GI tract bleeding⁣
➡️ Gut dysbiosis⁣
➡️ Low intake of iron-rich foods⁣
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Iron is super important. It’s vital for red blood cell production, oxygen transport, ENERGY, thyroid function and overall health. ⁣
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The best way to determine if you’re low in iron is to get a complete iron panel which includes Iron, TIBC, Iron Saturation and ferritin. ⁣
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If you find that you are indeed low, you may need to do some gut repair or hormone balancing to better absorb and retain your iron. Your diet, supplements, or lifestyle may need adjustment too.⁣
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🤔 Feeling iron deficient?⁣
😴 Tired all the time⁣
🌡️ Low thyroid hormones⁣
❄️ Cold extremities⁣
🌫️ Pale⁣
💓 Rapid heart beat⁣
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Click the link in my bio to schedule an intro call. Let's start an assessment and have you feeling your best soon! 🩸⁣
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If you're in your 40s, you might have noticed some changes in your body and moods. You actually may have noticed these i...
12/01/2025

If you're in your 40s, you might have noticed some changes in your body and moods. You actually may have noticed these in your mid-thirties as well.⁣
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🌙 Irregular periods,⁣
🔥 Hot flashes,⁣
😢 Fierce Mood swings⁣
📌 Weight Gain-Belly bulge⁣
➡️ Insomnia⁣
and more...⁣
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These are signs that you're in perimenopause.⁣
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Perimenopause is natural and can last for months or years. It’s caused by our ovarie’s declining estrogen and progesterone levels which never feel good and then our hormones fluctuate all over the place too! Since our progesterone usually drops first we can often experience estrogen dominance.⁣
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The good news?⁣
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You can find relief with bioidentical progesterone, a natural hormone that helps restore balance without the side effects of synthetic progestins. You can buy progesterone cream without a prescription or have your doctor prescribe a cream or micronized progesterone capsules.⁣
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It can improve:⁣
😴 Sleep,⁣
😃 Mood⁣
Periods, and more…, while protecting your heart and bone health.⁣
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The key is using it wisely, based on your symptoms and hormone levels. Consult with an educated healthcare professional. Get tested and choose the right form – cream, suppositories, or capsules. These are all absorbed differently and each woman responds to them differently. (I seem to do better with creams)⁣
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🌸 Perimenopause is a new phase of life. Balance your hormones, embrace the change, and live it to the fullest.⁣
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Did you know our heart loves a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, and magnesium? ❤️⁣⁣They can help you prevent and...
11/28/2025

Did you know our heart loves a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, and magnesium? ❤️⁣
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They can help you prevent and manage various cardiovascular diseases, such as high cholesterol, arrhythmia, and heart failure. They can also improve your energy, 😄mood, and cognitive function.⁣
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🔷 Omega-3 Fatty Acids⁣
Help lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation, decrease blood pressure, and improve overall heart health.⁣
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🔷 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)⁣
A powerful antioxidant that can help protect the heart from oxidative stress and support overall cardiovascular health.⁣
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🔷 Magnesium⁣
Plays a crucial role in maintaining normal heart rhythm and muscle function. It also helps regulate blood pressure and supports overall cardiovascular health.⁣
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Remember, it's always a good idea to talk to a doctor or a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements.⁣
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This question is for my women…⁣Maybe not a fun one to think about but…it’s real AND important once we hit menopause.⁣⁣Ar...
11/26/2025

This question is for my women…⁣
Maybe not a fun one to think about but…it’s real AND important once we hit menopause.⁣
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Are you more worried about dying from a heart attack/stroke or from cancer?⁣
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Please let me know in the comments!⁣
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I’ll follow up with a post talking about both of these, menopause and hrt..⁣
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