Health & Wellness - A Poised Perspective https://apoisedperspective.com A Health and Lifestyle Blog Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:24:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Reset After the Holidays for Perimenopausal & Menopausal Women (Without Dieting or Detoxing) https://apoisedperspective.com/how-to-reset-after-the-holidays-for-perimenopausal-menopausal-women-without-dieting-or-detoxing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-reset-after-the-holidays-for-perimenopausal-menopausal-women-without-dieting-or-detoxing Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:20:20 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=4051 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....

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]]> How to Relax Without Alcohol (and Why CBD Became My Favorite Alternative) https://apoisedperspective.com/how-to-relax-without-alcohol-and-why-cbd-became-my-favorite-alternative-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-relax-without-alcohol-and-why-cbd-became-my-favorite-alternative-2 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:05:11 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3995 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...

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]]> How the Hume Scale Helps Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women Track Muscle, Fat, and Metabolism Changes https://apoisedperspective.com/how-the-hume-scale-helps-perimenopausal-and-menopausal-women-track-muscle-fat-and-metabolism-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-the-hume-scale-helps-perimenopausal-and-menopausal-women-track-muscle-fat-and-metabolism-changes Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:19:04 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3987 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...

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]]> Beautycounter Is Now Counter: What You Need to Know https://apoisedperspective.com/beautycounter-is-now-counter-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautycounter-is-now-counter-what-you-need-to-know Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:50:27 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3969 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...

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]]> My Skincare Routine for Aging Gracefully https://apoisedperspective.com/my-skincare-routine-for-aging-gracefully/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-skincare-routine-for-aging-gracefully Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:08:00 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=2409 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...

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]]> The Many Benefits of Counter https://apoisedperspective.com/beautycounter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautycounter Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:04:00 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=183 If you’re unfamiliar with the many benefits of Counter I have some very interesting information for you that may make you change the way you shop for beauty product Have you ever stopped to think about the personal care products you are putting on your body every day? Like…if they are safe or not? Yeah…I...

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]]> Navigating Menopause: A Guide for Hormonal Balance & Well-Being https://apoisedperspective.com/navigating-menopause-a-guide-for-hormonal-balance-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-menopause-a-guide-for-hormonal-balance-well-being Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:34:48 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3833 Navigating menopause can be a transformative journey filled with both challenges and opportunities for growth. As women transition through this natural phase of life, they often encounter a range of hormonal fluctuations and physical changes that can impact their overall health and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore a holistic approach to navigating menopause,...

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]]> Navigating Perimenopause: A Guide for Hormonal Balance & Well-being https://apoisedperspective.com/navigating-perimenopause-a-guide-for-hormonal-balance-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-perimenopause-a-guide-for-hormonal-balance-well-being Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:55:48 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3695 Hi friends! I’m excited for this one! In this blog post, I’m going to give you the tools to navigate perimenopause and share a nutrition and fitness protocol for natural hormonal balance and well-being. Are you are a woman between the ages of 35 – 45? If so.. you may have started noticing that things...

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]]> Functional Strength Training for Women https://apoisedperspective.com/functional-strength-training-for-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-strength-training-for-women Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3336 You’ve heard that resistance training is very important for women, especially as we age. In this blog post, I’m going to be explaining why not only resistance training but functional strength training for women is important. As we age, we lose muscle. Muscle loss otherwise known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of the aging process,...

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]]> How to Make Healthy Holiday Choices https://apoisedperspective.com/how-to-make-healthy-holiday-choices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-healthy-holiday-choices Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://apoisedperspective.com/?p=3127 Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge due to festive gatherings, delicious but often unhealthy food, and disrupted routines. However, with a bit of planning and mindfulness, you can maintain your health and well-being. Here are my tips to staying healthy throughout the holidays as an integrative nutritionist and trainer. Leave the All...

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