By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA Main Takeaways Perimenopause is about more than changing hormones. Hormonal shifts can influence interconnected systems throughout the body, including the brain,…
By Danielle MacDowell M.S., CNS, LDN, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA Main Takeaways Burnout refers to a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Symptoms of burnout can include:…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Our gut microbiome is comprised of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. In a balanced microbiome, there is an important interplay that happens between bacterial species…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Reactive Oxygen species (ROS) are unstable compounds that are created from oxygen; they are highly reactive and can cause serious damage to the body when…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Our body is composed of two nervous systems, the central nervous system (CNS) and the enteric nervous system (ENS). The enteric nervous system controls the…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Vitamin D can be obtained through fatty fish, eggs, shiitake mushrooms, fortified dairy and grains, beef liver, and the sun. The body absorbs sun-derived vitamin…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways The terms picky or selective eaters are often used interchangeably and encompass individuals who will only eat certain foods (or food groups). Picky eating occurs…
By Danielle MacDowell Main Takeaways Failing on a diet is much more than lack of willpower. Our body is hardwired to eat when food is around. When we eat, we…
