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For many years I lived with Hashimoto’s disease. Thinning hair, weight gain, and extreme fatigue were my “normal.” Autoimmune conditions have skyrocketed in past years, not just thyroid issues. What do these conditions have in common? They’re all accompanied by inflammation! While recovery is a multifaceted approach, anti-inflammatories are a great way to help the…
Updated March 13, 2025 Recently, I’ve come across several groups on Facebook and elsewhere that claim to be for the rights of the mentally ill. They talk about defending their rights through lawsuits and online campaigns. They also support the banning of a doctor’s rights to give psychotropic medication/psychiatric treatment without consent. These are either…
Trauma has a way of leaving its mark—not just in your memories but in the way your brain and body work every day. These changes can feel confusing or overwhelming, but understanding them is a powerful first step toward healing. Let’s explore five distinct ways trauma affects you—and what that might look like in your…
Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a special kick to the local Cajun food. I wanted to recreate recipes that use it at home, like Cajun chicken and red beans. For years,…
As a dietitian, having a low-carb grocery list is my top tip for anyone looking to cut back on carbohydrates. And there are some valid reasons some people cut back. Maybe you want to manage your blood sugar or simply make room for more protein and fiber on your plate (1). “Whether you are aiming…
Sometimes the convenience of popping into a fast-food joint when you’re on-the-go is the only way you can get your hanger tamed. As a working mom of two, I get it! And research backs this up: One study showed that for every additional 30-second traffic delay per mile traveled, there’s a 1% increase in fast…
Everyone needs a team. As a health coach, you can become an expert in multiple areas: nutrition, behavior change psychology, fitness and athletic performance, stress management and recovery, and more. However, no matter how many certifications you earn, you’ll invariably encounter clients with progress-blocking problems you don’t have the skills, training, expertise, or legal right…
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t…
Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—among other exercises—for his chiseled six-pack, pumped chest, and bulging biceps. The question many commenters…
Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the…