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Live Well Zone | Germaine S.

I'm a health coach, yoga teacher and global citizen who loves to simplify hormone balance for women in midlife. Feel free to check out some of my most recent emails below. If they resonate with you, you can subscribe to receive updates to support you on your health journey!

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Hate cooking? No time to cook?

Hey there! As much as I love cooking... I know that may not be the case for you! And even if you love it, you might literally not have the time to do it. The good news is that there are multiple routes that lead to the same destination. And since you're subscribed to my emails, I know that you've set your GPS to destination Health & Vitality. So if my existing balanced bites recipe collection isn't a good fit for you... Know that I am working on a new Effort-less meal kit to get you to your...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Hey there (and happy Monday)! In today's newsletter I'm sharing two resources to nourish your body and mind for the ultimate balancing cocktail! DID YOU KNOW? Vitamin C is needed for the conversion of dopamine (which most of us have too much of these days) into serotonin (which balances mood, helps us feel more content and influences sleep)... Vitamin B1 is also referred to as the "anti-stress" vitamin... Vitamin E has been shown to have a positive effect on hot flashes, vaginal changes and...

20 days ago • 1 min read

Hey there! It's almost end of March and it's also time to (almost) wrap up our series on cooking oils. So far we've looked at: the nutritional benefits of oils. what's really going on with seed oils. And today I'm going to be sharing a checklist of things to look for when shopping for oils (so that you get the very best quality product for your health). Let's get into it! How to Choose Good Quality Cooking Oils 1. Buy Cold Pressed Most oils on the market are extracted in one of two ways:...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Hey there! A few months ago I got a Pinterest comment from someone who was questioning the fact that I include the consumption of seed oils in an anti-inflammatory diet. On the surface, her feedback made a lot of sense because seed oils - like sunflower and safflower - are considered inflammatory. In fact everyone from popular doctors to wellness influencers talks about how bad these oils are. And if you don't read between the lines, it's easy to be convinced that seed oils are really the...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Hey there! You know how some days you feel like you’re sailing smooth, but on others, it’s as if your body’s on a roller coaster you didn’t sign up for? Well, what if I told you that something as simple as the oil you use in your kitchen can influence those wild rides? Today we're going to dive deep into the world of oils and how they support our hormonal - and overall - health by looking at: The one nutrient in oils that is essential for hormone production. Different types of fats and how...

about 2 months ago • 3 min read

Hey there and happy Friday! As we wind down our deep dive into castor oil packs, I wanted to share an important resource to help you figure out where to start with this oil. If you read my previous email, then you know that Queen of the Thrones is the company I recommend for pre-made castor oil packs. However, they have multiple packs and kits, which can be confusing and leave you wondering... Which pack is best for me? Rather than spend time reading through all the packs and kits, Queen of...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there! In my previous email you got the scoop on how castor oil supports hormone balance, most notably because it: Lowers inflammation Alleviates Constipation Supports Digestive Function Supports Lymphatic System Supports liver and detoxification Shifts the body from the stress/fight-or-flight mode to the "rest & digest" mode Now, Let's Look At How to Use Castor Oil for Hormone Balance The best and safest way to use castor oil for your hormones is to apply it topically. More specifically,...

2 months ago • 4 min read

Hey there! Welcome to part 2 of this email masterclass on The Truth About Castor Oil for Hormone Balance and Women's Health. Today we're going to be looking at how castor oil actually works to support hormone balance. And in order to do that we have to take a closer look at the traditional uses/benefits of castor oil, so that we can see how they correlate to our hormones. Let's get to it! Benefit #1: Alleviates Constipation The FDA approves the use of castor oil as a stimulant laxative for...

3 months ago • 4 min read

Hello there! Everything old is new again. And this is certainly true for castor oil, which is having its moment in the spotlight on social platforms. Like all natural remedies, there is often a lot of doubt and a too-good-to-be-true element when it comes to the claims that influencers make about castor oil. Now, while I've always been aware of the traditional uses of castor oil, I did some additional research on PubMed to find scientific papers that discuss this increasingly popular oil. And...

3 months ago • 2 min read
floating woman on body of water

Hey Reader, As we head into the Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S, I wanted to share something that is basic and very easy to forget or discard... Balance is your body's natural state of being. Therefore, bringing balance to your hormones is something that your body inherently knows how to do and wants to do. So, it's not about whether you're intermittent fasting, doing keto or eating vegan...it's about whether you're eating the food that nature designed for you (i.e. whole foods). We can...

12 months ago • 1 min read
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