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From Hormone Health to Fitness: Empowering Women on Their Wellness Journey



Breaking down GLP-1
What Are GLP-1 & DPP-4?
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) = a hormone made in the gut that:
Helps regulate blood sugar
Reduces appetite
Clarissa Gannon
Jun 111 min read
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HPA Axis Dysfunction
What Is HPA Axis Dysfunction? The HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) is your body's central stress response system. When stress becomes chronic-whether mental, emotional, physical, or environmental-this system can become dysregulated.
Clarissa Gannon
May 292 min read
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Is HRT/BHRT safe? Making an informed decision.
Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Navigating hormone changes during perim
Clarissa Gannon
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Why the Scale Might Not Be Moving in Perimenopause
Why the Scale Might Not Be Moving in Perimenopause (and Why That's Not the Whole Picture)
Clarissa Gannon
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Why You’re Struggling to Build Muscle in Perimenopause and How to Fix It.
Why You’re Struggling to Build Muscle in Perimenopause and How to Fix It
Clarissa Gannon
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Guide to Eating for Perimenopause:
Nourishing Your Body During the Transition Perimenopause can be a challenging time for many women, but making intentional changes to your...
Clarissa Gannon
Sep 28, 20244 min read
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Navigating Seasonal Gut Health: A Comprehensive Guide
As the seasons change, so do the demands on our bodies, particularly our digestive systems. Maintaining optimal gut health throughout the...
Clarissa Gannon
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Best Fat Loss Methods for Perimenopause
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you minimize cortisol and lose belly fat effectively during perimenopause.
Clarissa Gannon
Sep 20, 20246 min read
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Plant based foods to reduce inflammation
Systemic inflammation is a chronic, low-grade inflammation that affects the entire body and is a key factor in many health conditions, inclu
Clarissa Gannon
Aug 25, 20244 min read
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Guide to a Bloat-Free Summer
Understanding Bloating and Perimenopause Bloating can be a frustrating issue, often caused by factors such as diet, hormonal fluctuations,
Clarissa Gannon
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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How to enjoy your summer without gaining unwanted weight
how to enjoy your summer without gaining unwanted weight
Clarissa Gannon
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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Why Tracking Macros isn't working for you....
Why tracking macros may not be effective for weight loss:
Clarissa Gannon
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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