by Daina Gardiner | May 21, 2019 | Fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Inflammation, Menopause, Metabolism, Stress, Weight Loss
Ah, the thyroid…the gland we all blame for our slower metabolism and unexplained weight gain. The problem that seems to creep up on women as they approach menopause. The hormonal condition that stumps a lot of us. Good news…you can eat to beat hypothyroidism once...
by Daina Gardiner | Apr 9, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Inflammation, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss
Exercise. We either love it or hate it. It takes a lot of energy to get to the gym and sometimes it feels like we have zero energy to get there. But, sometimes all you need to boost that energy is a bit of exercise! Seems like a ‘catch-22’ situation, right? ...
by Daina Gardiner | Mar 26, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Fatigue, Gut Health, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Inflammation, Mental Health, Skin Health, Sleep, Stress
Every weekend, I plan out my meals for the week. And it’s fun – I really enjoy taking the time to look through my recipes and be inspired by the lovely plant-based diets out there. Food has become a main focus in my life – after all, helping women choose the right...
by Daina Gardiner | Feb 12, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Cravings, Fatigue, Hormones, Stress
How easy is it to control your emotional eating? Well, let me tell you a little story. A few years ago, a very good friend of mine told me she was pregnant. I was happy for her, sure, but I was very sad for myself. Because I knew...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 22, 2019 | Balanced Diet, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Stress
A few weeks ago, I was rifling through comments in a Facebook group I joined. This group is focused on the keto diet (which, as you probably know, I don’t totally approve of) and women were talking about why they started the diet. One common theme was...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 8, 2019 | Boot Camp, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Sleep, Stress
Did you know that I wake up at 4:50 AM every weekday to hit the gym? Yes, that may sound nuts to a lot of you, but that’s what works for me…mostly. However, I have noticed over the years that there is a huge connection between exercise and...
