Have you blamed a particular food for causing uncomfortable symptoms - digestive distress, migraines, skin flare-ups - only to be symptom-free when enjoying that same food on vacation or in a relaxed setting? If so, you’re not alone. Many people develop food fears based on past experiences without realizing that food sensitivities are often not just about the food itself, but also about the state of your body and mind when you eat it.

Perimenopause can take some women by surprise. Inundated with half-truths that simply don’t serve them, ladies in their 40’s and 50’s tend to complain of unpleasant symptoms such as weight gain and wonder if it’s related to “hormones.” While hormone imbalance is associated with weight gain in select individuals, that’s often an oversimplified explanation.