If you’re feeling bloated, inflamed, tired, or simply “off” after the holidays, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. Many women find that recovering from the holiday season becomes harder with age, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal changes make your body more sensitive to sugar, alcohol, disrupted routines, stress, and irregular sleep. These shifts affect: Your body doesn’t rebound the way it used to, and that is completely normal. The good news? You ...
How to Relax Without Alcohol (and Why CBD Became My Favorite Alternative)
In my late 30s, I started noticing that alcohol just didn’t make me feel good anymore. Even one or two glasses of wine left me restless, bloated, and on-edge the next day. The cons were clearly outweighing the pros. By the time I turned 40, I decided to stop drinking regularly, except for an occasional glass of wine or champagne on vacation or a special occasion. I didn’t have a drinking problem; I just realized alcohol wasn’t serving me anymore. That’s when I began exploring how to relax ...
How the Hume Scale Helps Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women Track Muscle, Fat, and Metabolism Changes
What Is the Hume Scale? The Hume Scale (also known as the Hume Health Body Pod) is a new generation of smart body-composition technology that measures far more than weight. It uses multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to provide insight into your muscle mass, body-fat percentage, visceral fat, bone density, hydration levels, and even segmental body composition. Unlike most home scales that measure only foot-to-foot, the Hume Scale uses eight sensors (hands and feet) to ...
Beautycounter Is Now Counter: What You Need to Know
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know how passionate I am about clean beauty. For years, I proudly partnered with Beautycounter—sharing safer skincare, advocating for better laws, and helping clients find products that actually worked without compromising their health. Now, the brand has re-emerged under a bold new name: Counter. And I’m here for it. Wait—Is Counter the Same as Beautycounter? Counter is the next chapter of Beautycounter. While it's now a new legal entity, it’s ...
My Skincare Routine for Aging Gracefully
I just turned 40. My “plan” is to age gracefully. I'm not scared of wrinkles, but I'd like my skin to be bright, glowing, and smooth. I plan to use clean products for everyday use, but I'm also not opposed to the occasional gentle “treatment" as needed. Join me today as I share my skincare routine for aging gracefully. How to Get Clear Skin and Reduce Premature Skin Aging Before we dive into my skincare routine for aging gracefully, let's first talk about how to get clear, glowing skin. ...