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I'm a Certified Health Coach and healing yoga teacher for highly sensitive peri/menopausal women, with advanced training in reducing inflammation and improving gut health. I clear up and sort out the nuts and bolts of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, so you don't have to, and hand it to you in quick and easy ways you will love.
I am a mom of three living in Southern Texas.  I enjoy reading, gardening and yoga. 
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Gently Calm, Regroup, & Thrive - Naturally: The Blog for Highly Sensitive Women in Peri/menopause

Peri/menopause doesn't have to break you - it can become the season you reclaim your sensitivity, heal gently, and thrive in your own natural rhythm.  

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acid reflux how to treat naturally (finally)

Reading Time: 6 minutesAcid Reflux: How to treat naturally (finally).  When my gut wasn’t healthy, I could feel that burning sensation in my throat, like something was stuck there, late at night or after a heavy meal. Antacids could make it feel better for me. But I knew that only worsened the condition, causing it to happen more […]

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Low inflammation long fermented sourdough bread

Reading Time: 8 minutesAre Low Inflammation Grains Real?  I am sure you have heard me talk about my struggles with digestion after a stressful event in my life. For years I had been eating the Weston A. Price diet, where grains are “properly prepared,” as they call it. But I fell from this when time was short and […]

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strengthening vagus nerve heals

Reading Time: 7 minutesVagus Nerve Strengthening Heals and 5 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR VAGUS NERVE to soothe during perimenopause and menopause. Vegas has slot machines and all-you-can-eat buffets, but your vagus nerve is better for (and essential to) your digestion, gut health, metabolism and brain function. And when your vagus nerve is strong, you’ll feel as if you’ve […]

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Inflammation warning

Reading Time: 9 minutesDiets that reduce inflammation Laying in bed at night wondering why you feel so old when you really aren’t? Got achy joints, tension, low energy, unexpected weight gain and many minor, nagging concerns? Or is it digestive distress, insulin resistance, or inflammatory menopause? Either way, it is past time just to treat your symptoms. Diets […]

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Reading Time: 5 minutesSpices that are anti-inflammatory provide a natural way to get relief from inflammation due to aging. They are also a delicious way to get relief!  Because of this, I make it a habit to add spices and herbs in large amounts to anything and everything I can think of.  And my food has so much […]

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woman can't sleep

Reading Time: 6 minutesWeight gain and night sweats? Are your pants too tight to button anymore? Or, are you sweating through your PJs in the middle of the night? You know you are not alone, but it sure can feel like it during perimenopause and menopause. The Age of Weight Gain & Night Sweets I’m in my fifties, […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutesI’m hungry, what should I eat?!  We all have asked that question when trying to be healthy.  The world of constantly changing dietary advice can leave us confused.   Yes, discovering what the healthiest diet is for you can be confusing. But eating well is vital for good health. It helps keep your body strong […]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesLearn the amazing benefits of ginger tea and make this recipe for lemon ginger tea to feel soothed and help your gut!   What are the Benefits of Ginger Tea?   It aids the digestive process. Ginger tea contains gingerol, which helps break down fats and oils in the digestive system and stimulates digestion. Whenever we […]

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As a Certified Health Coach and Healing Yoga Teacher, I deliver clever solutions to reduce inflammation and heal.  I guide you to discover the lifestyle changes that improve your health and life.

I have completed advanced training in reducing inflammation and healing the gut. 

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