Stress. Anxiety. Overindulging. Depression. Lack of sleep. The latest virus. Weight gain. These are just a few of the exciting things often waiting for us as we catapult into the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. But with a few practical changes, you can minimize the holiday health madness and maybe even come out feeling healthier on the other side!
Read More“Mindless autopilot” is the state that researcher Brian Wansink of Cornell University has used to describe the state most of us are in when we make more than 200 food and beverage-related decisions each day. Every bite we eat includes decisions about what we are eating, how much to eat, how to eat it and when. And we are making these choices mindlessly and distracted by working, texting, feeling, socializing, etc.
Read MoreMany times our lives can feel so hectic and stress-filled that the idea of “passion” and “romance” are almost laughable. But fostering a healthy sex life has tremendous health benefits even beyond pleasure and intimacy with our partners that women shouldn’t ignore.
For one thing, sexual activity is a major stress reliever and confidence booster. And, regular sexual activity has been shown to boost immunity, foster healthy hearts, relieve pain and actually make women look and feel younger!
Read MoreSpring is an ideal time to help boost the body’s ability to detoxify from the accumulation of excesses from winter months as well as to create energy and lightness for the summer months ahead. This herb is not only flavorful but a powerful antibacterial and detoxifier packed with essential antioxidants.
Read MoreI guess it’s not always true that one door has to close before another one opens. I am very excited to let you know that I have moved into a new part-time space in Maplewood. As you may know, I have been enjoying supporting clients in their homes, at local coffee shops (thank you Boxwood!) and through virtual meetings. This move will also provide clients the option of meeting in a beautiful, peaceful and private setting in which to talk nutrition and wellness and attend workshops and meetings.
Read MoreSpring represents a time where we reduce buildup of Kapha energy and sweep away feelings of sluggishness. We can honor this changing season by viewing the coming months as a time of cleansing and renewal in our own daily practices.
Read MoreThere is an ugly truth that hides among even the most accomplished, intelligent, inspiring women that you know. Some pretty nasty little voices have taken root inside their heads telling them they aren’t attractive enough, that they should look a certain way and that make them feel uncomfortable about their bodies.
Read MoreWomen all too regularly consume an average of 22 teaspoons of added sugar each day in spite of the recommendations of the American Heart Association that we consume no more than 6 teaspoons. Clearly, we have gone beyond the occasional indulgence and into obsession territory.
Read MoreIs there a "right" way to jumpstart your health journey? With the arrival of the new year, many of us with resolutions or not are doing our darnedest to eat more healthfully but very often we feel stuck in negative health patterns. We may feel overwhelmed because we feel we have to “fix” everything about us and just don’t know where to start.
Read MoreLike a birthday, this special moment in time presents a unique lens with which to gaze at the year ahead and plant a seed or two for any change we would like to nurture in the world, in our families, in ourselves or in our communities. Let the new year give us that edge, that conviction, to give root to these seeds and be supported in our new beginnings.
Read MoreWe all know that our digestion is connected to our level of stress. Just think about how your stomach feels before you give a presentation or how you lose your appetite when you are upset. But what about the other way… can your digestive system be driving your mood?
Read MoreNaturally fermented foods include vegetables like pickles, sauerkraut and the Korean staple, kimchi, as well as plain yogurt, miso, tempeh, kefir (a fermented milk drink like yogurt), and kombucha (a sweet fermented tea). Fermenting is a ritual that has literally been found in every culture around the world originating as one of the safest ways possible to preserve vegetables, dairy and other perishable foods.
Read MoreHelping women over 50 make sense of menopause and aging through evidence-informed nutrition counseling, education, and practical lifestyle strategies
Meet Amy
I'm Amy Rind, a board-certified nutrition counselor and restorative health practitioner specializing in menopause, digestive health, and healthy aging for women over 50.
I help women understand the physiological changes of menopause, create new rules for their changing body and build the foundation for the life they still dream of living.
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