by Ellen Syversen | May 20, 2025 | Blog
The recent increase in the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, fueled by celebrity endorsements and social media, has led to a “craze” for these drugs. Some brand names you may have heard of include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Trulicity, to name a few. They...
by Ellen Syversen | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog
In my March Blog, I discussed “Estrogen-What you need to know Part One.” This month, we will delve into diet, lifestyle and supplement approaches to support healthy estrogen levels and hormone balance overall. Let’s get started. I always begin with diet! With hormone...
by Ellen Syversen | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
Our hormones are affected by many factors such as chemicals in our personal care products, herbicides and pesticides in our food and environment, and Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Hormones are also affected by diet, slow digestion and constipation,...
by Ellen Syversen | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog
Today I want to demystify what I consider to be a “forgotten” macronutrient. Over the years, I have looked at hundreds of client food journals, and what I can tell you is that protein is rarely prioritized. We all know that protein is important for building muscle...
by Ellen Syversen | Dec 7, 2024 | Blog
Most of us know that sugar is bad for us, but many people struggle with eliminating sugar from their diets. One of the big ideas that I stress to clients is that food addictions and alcohol and drug addiction are the same kinds of biochemical processes. The sugar...
