Assessing Your Minerals & More Using the HTMA

The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a really simple but powerfully insightful tool I use to assess my clients’ mineral levels and overall balance, which tells us so much about what’s going on inside their bodies. From stress handling to metabolic function to adrenal and thyroid function and more, the HTMA is such an amazing test that uncovers many healing opportunities.

Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, the importance of mineral balance, and how a small sample of hair can tell so much about your health.

8 Holistic Strategies to Help with Fatigue

Feeling tired isn’t a fun feeling- I know, I’ve been there. But I refused to accept it as normal, and I don’t want any other woman to either. Because as common and as frustrating- even debilitating- fatigue can be, there are actually so many impactful solutions.

Especially when you take a root-cause approach and honor your body’s deepest needs, you can have the energy you need to meet life and deal with the stressors you face. Here’s guidance and tips to help you get there.

Metabolism, Stress & Energy, Womens HealthKim PerezNovember 8, 2022postpartum, nutrition, postpartum depletion, energyComment

It's Not Normal To Feel Tired All the Time

Fatigue is so common that it’s become normalized- especially among women and particularly moms.

But what I want women to understand- especially those who absolutely require energy to tackle the demands of motherhood- is that feeling tired all the time is not normal.

Fatigue is a symptom and like other symptoms, it’s communication from the body. It’s a sign of deeper imbalance and dysfunction and ultimately, a cue to make a change. Here’s where to begin.

Metabolism, Stress & Energy, Womens HealthKim PerezNovember 8, 2022postpartum, nutrition, postpartum depletion, energyComment

How to Support the New Mom in Your Life

What could be more exciting than the arrival of a newborn baby? Whether it’s your friend, family member, or coworker who is expecting, we often focus on the joy a new life brings and sometimes forget about the massive changes happening to the mom. While there are exceptions, we, as a society, generally do not do enough to support new mothers.

Here are some ways in which you can lend a hand when it's needed most.

Henry's Birth Story

My son, Henry, recently turned 3! And each year, his birthday brings an opportunity to reflect on his birth.

So finally, I decided to write our story down. So join me as I recount the details of his birth- from preparing for labor up to his arrival- plus share some lessons learned.

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Healing Postpartum Depletion: 6 Tools to Help You Feel Better Fast

“I feel depleted after pregnancy and breastfeeding for 3 years- what can I do to feel better ASAP?”

I get questions like this one very often and believe it or not, was in a similar position myself at one point so I get it. You’re physically and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of being tired. You may feel burnt out, anxious, irritable. You may be struggling with brain fog, hair loss, irregular periods, and insomnia (even when your baby is sleeping well at night).

I’m here to tell you that your desire to feel better is 100% valid. You deserve to feel amazing- and you can (and will) get there. Here are 6 tools you can utilize to jumpstart your healing.

6 Surprising Truths Women Need to Know About Their Body Weight & Size

As a functional health practitioner who encounters the topic of weight and body image regularly as part of my job as well as a woman with my own personal roller coaster journey with the two, I have quite a lot to say and a lot of it that goes against the mainstream misguided suggestions and beliefs most women have been exposed to- and may not even realize they are perpetuating.

Let’s break the cycle and begin by diving into the top 6 things I wish all women knew about their bodies in regards to their weight and size:

Do You Need to Reprioritize Your Weight Loss Goals?

Weight loss may be a top priority for you… but does your body agree?

Time and time again, women come to me and state that one of their top goals is changing their body weight or size. And while it’s not my job to tell any woman what to do with her body or how to feel about it, it actually kind of is my job to help my clients reflect on, reframe, and often reprioritize their goals when it comes to true healing and achieving their best health.

Most of the time, weight loss is the furthest thing from their body’s goal and we need to make a shift. Could this be the same for you?

Nourishment, Weight, MetabolismKim PerezSeptember 8, 2022postpartum, functional nutrition, women's health, postnatal depletion, minerals, metabolic healthComment

Breastfeeding Nutrition: Tips for Properly Nourishing Yourself & Your Baby

There is such a lack of nutrition information for the postpartum period, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. And whatever is available tends to be very vague- “Just eat a balanced diet,” focused on bouncing back- “Lose the baby weight fast by following this meal plan,” or is centered around what not to eat while breastfeeding.

So when it comes to proper nutrition to not only support milk production and make nutrient-rich milk, but also ensure your body is being properly nourished too, these are my top 7 tips!

Using Food & Herbs to Improve Your Postpartum Experience

Postpartum can be such a demanding, stressful, and depleted season. But the good news is that food can be used in a ton of different ways to provide support so new mamas can feel amazing and be resilient to the stress they face.

This article covers 5 of the most common postpartum areas women need support with, and how to use both food and herbs as medicine to help!

What's the Ideal Spacing Between Pregnancies?

I get asked the question a lot: “How long is best to space out pregnancies?”

For some, it’s an easy decision. But for many, it’s not so simple. Ideally, pregnancy spacing needs to take into account many factors- particularly mom and baby’s health. So that’s what this post explores- particularly through my unique lens of functional nutrition + women’s physiology + metabolic & mental health.

Why It May Be Time to Re-Think Your Food & Sleep

This may sound like a radically simple statement, but it’s true and all women need to hear it:

No matter who you are and no matter what health struggles you have or goals you’re after, eating enough food and getting enough sleep are absolutely essential.

But why? And how much do you actually need? Read on to find out!

Why Low Carb Diets Actually Aren't Great for Women

Low-carb diets have been getting a ton of time in the spotlight lately- from approaches like the paleo, Atkins, and even Mediterranean diets to more extremes like keto and carnivore diets. They’re often promoted as methods for losing weight but even for general health reasons.

And so you may be wondering: Do they actually work? Are they helpful? Or are they truly more harmful than good?

Let’s break it down.

How to Have Better Periods

Better periods don’t come from a pill- definitely not from birth control, but also not even from that “natural” supplement you saw in an ad while scrolling.

Better periods come from a fully nourished, resilient body that can function the way it’s designed to.

Menstrual Cycle, Nourishment, Nutrition, Periods, Womens Health, HormonesKim PerezNovember 29, 2021womens health, periods, menstrual cycleComment

This is How Your Menstrual Cycle Works

The words I wish I’d heard when I was younger when I was struggling with irregular cycles and painful periods that had me living in a constant state of anxiety: “This is how your menstrual cycle works.”

Here’s what I wish I’d known, and what I want women everywhere to understand.

Menstrual Cycle, Periods, Womens Health, HormonesKim PerezNovember 25, 2021periods, nourishment, womens health, menstrual cycleComment

Cortisol: Stress Hormone? Or Survival Hormone?

Cortisol is commonly known as our main “stress hormone” because it plays a huge role in our bodi’s response to stress.

But because of this view, it’s gotten a bit of a negative reputation. Everyone has become obsessed with and even scared of cortisol. But in reality, its main job is protecting us.

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The Direct Connection Between Stress and Sugar

So many women want to know how to manage and reduce stress. Many women also want to know how to fight cravings, fatigue and hanger between meals, and gain more energy.

What if I told you these all are intricately connected?

Nourishment, Periods, Stress & Energy, Womens HealthKim PerezNovember 18, 2021Comment

Balancing Your Blood Sugar is Key for More Energy

Do you want more energy?

Maybe even better sleep? Less cravings? Happier hormones?

Balancing your blood sugar is key to all of this and more. Here’s why.

The Secret to Loving Your Body

Why do most women struggle to love their bodies? Because what we've been told is required for us to do that is completely incorrect.

You can love your body now, just how it is. Here’s how…

Nutrition, Stress & Energy, Self-loveKim PerezNovember 11, 2021nourishment, nutrition, body love, self-loveComment

Why You Deserve Nourishment- No Matter What

It’s time to stop withholding food from your body based on its external appearance.⁣ Restricting foods, cutting calories, and eating less all mean withholding nourishment you desperately need to feel good and thrive, but at minimum, to function.

Because your body deserves nourishment no matter its weight, shape, or size. All bodies do. Period.

Self-love, NourishmentKim PerezNovember 8, 2021nutrition, energy, self-love, self-worthComment

Fatigue is so common that it’s become normalized- especially among women and particularly moms.

Here are some ways in which you can lend a hand when it's needed most.

“I feel depleted after pregnancy and breastfeeding for 3 years- what can I do to feel better ASAP?”

No matter who you are and no matter what health struggles you have or goals you’re after, eating enough food and getting enough sleep are absolutely essential.

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