Highlands Health and Wellness

10/21/2024

🌸 Are you struggling with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)? You're not alone! Many women face this common condition, which can lead to discomfort and embarrassment.

While traditional treatments often focus on antibiotics, they may not address the root cause. That's where probiotics come in! 🌱

Probiotics can be a powerful ally in restoring the natural balance of bacteria in your va**na. Scientific evidence supports the effectiveness of specific strains, particularly Lactobacill (but don't underestimate the power of certain strains of Bifidus also), in fighting BV.

If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, hormonal changes can increase your risk of BV. That’s why considering a targeted probiotic, like Venus Vital Probiotic, which contains 8 beneficial strains and is designed for women’s health, might be a great option for you.

Curious to learn more? Check out my comprehensive review here: Probiotics for BV Review
https://www.perimenopause.help/probiotics-for-bv-review/

Let’s support each other on this journey to better health! 💖 If you want a comprehensive, integrative approach to your health you can also check out our practice www.highlandshealthwellness.com, we would love to help!

Looking for help in Healing Bacterial Vaginosis? Check out this Probiotics for BV review for some tried and trusted ways to heal your BV now! Probiotics for BV Review: The Ultimate Guide to Healing Bacterial Vaginosis. I have lots of women in my functional medicine practice who have suffered with BV...

10/10/2024

The Power of Spreading Protein Throughout the Day

Did you know spreading protein intake across meals is key to optimal absorption? 🌟 Eating moderate amounts of protein at every meal helps your body with muscle repair, hormone regulation, and even blood sugar stability. Include some protein with every meal for steady energy all day long! 🥑🥚

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01/01/2024

From all of us here at Highlands Health and Wellness, We want to wish you a Healthy Happy and Joyful New Year!

12/16/2023

Do you tend to over eat at parties and gatherings? Try eating some fiber, protein and healthy fat before your next night out. I love a chocolate protein drink with nut milk before I go out. I often add fiber like chia seeds, ground flax seeds, avocado or sun fiber supplement to that protein drink too. Having a little snack before you go out is a great way to reduce impulsive eating, and can boost energy too so you can bring your best self to the fun!

12/09/2023

Did you know that hops have a calming effect all on their own?
If need a great suggestion for a non-alcoholic option for your holiday parties, I like Lagunitas IPNA non-alcoholic IPA if you want something as close to possible to beer without the alcohol. I also love the Brooklyn Brewery’s non-alcoholic options. These substitutes still have the carbs, but skip the brain fog, gut damage and the non-alcoholic beers are less likely to be turned directly to visceral fat (skip that beer belly!). Another favorite non- alcoholic brand of mine is Hoplark. They have product called Citra that is gluten free, has no sugar, is keto friendly, non-GMO, and has no malt or calories. I love this option for feeling like I am participating, but not adding to my waistline or damaging my health.

11/11/2023

With the holidays approaching, I know my gluten free friends out there might find themselves in need of a gluten free option for baking. Enjoy this DIY guide to gluten free flour mixes.

11/03/2023

As the cool weather comes in, I always like to have a few essential herbs on hand for soups, teas and homemade cold relief.
I love to be sure I have dried of fresh of the following items on hand coming into winter season:
Oregano
Rosemary
Thyme
Ginger
Turmeric
Local honey
Citrus fruit like lemon, lime or orange
Garlic
All of these herbs are delicious, and help to fight off a sniffle or cough and keep the immune system strong.

10/27/2023

If your goal is to live a healthy life while feeling like your best self, it can be helpful to think about training muscles for stability. The book Outlive by Dr Peter Attia is a great resource for those of you contemplating health in all kinds of ways, but the chapter on stability training was particularly interesting to me. Below is a link to the stability training videos that accompany the book. I hope you find them helpful and try them out.
https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/videos/

09/29/2023

Did you know that dehydration raises cortisol levels? If you are stressed, try drinking a glass of water and taking a few deep breaths. Sometimes it is the most simple things we forget that help the most.

09/29/2023

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09/21/2023

Have you recently thought about your grip strength? Grip strength is a great measure of overall muscle strength and longevity. It is also increasingly important as we age. It is needed for things like opening jars, catching ourselves if we stumble, and carrying things like groceries. As a population we are seeing a decrease in overall grip strength even in young people. We are not lifting heavy things as much and we spend more time doing things like overusing our hands in repetitive activities like playing video games or scrolling on our phone which can cause a lot of hand pain. Adding hand stretches, and strengthening exercises to your exercise routine can be very helpful for the long term. If you are weight training you can do things like add in plate pinches, farmers carries, or pull-ups to help increase the grip strength. A 40-year-old woman should ideally be able to dead hang for 90 seconds. A 40-year-old man for 2 minutes. Most of us are not even close to that at age 40. When we look at how strength and muscle degrade as we age, if we can’t dead hang for more than a few seconds when we are 40, in 20 or 30 years as our muscles naturally wither, opening a jar will be impossible. The good news is it is never too late to start. Even if you are struggling to open a jar now, adding age-appropriate strengthening exercises can help.

09/14/2023

Kids are back in school, allergies, colds and viruses are in the air. Have you pulled out your Neti pot or nasal spray bottle? Using a Neti rinse on a daily basis is a great preventative measure to keep colds and viruses at bay. It is also a wonderful practice to help keep allergies down. *Reminder. Use only use filtered or sterilized water for your Neti pot or spray bottle.