The Wellness Blog

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Stay informed and be inspired when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Our evidence-based nutrition and wellness content serves as a tool to help you thrive in your wellness every day.

9 Hormones Every Woman Should Know

9 Hormones Every Woman Should Know

Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for making sure your body systems function properly and control many processes. Balanced hormone levels are very crucial for optimal health. There are so many hormones in your body working hard to keep you...

Keep Your Bowels Moving Regularly With These Tips

Keep Your Bowels Moving Regularly With These Tips

Alright, ladies, we’re just going to go right out there and say it. Constipation is no joke. Seriously, it stinks. Bloating, cramps and pain are just a few of the uncomfortable side effects you may be faced with, so if these sound familiar to you, you are definitely...

Why Your Bone Health Matters

Why Your Bone Health Matters

How well do you take care of your bones? Bone health is a crucial component of overall health because our bones allow us to move and provide us with support. They keep us safe from internal injuries, and they store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus too. It is...

Reasons You Still Feel Hungry After Breakfast

Reasons You Still Feel Hungry After Breakfast

Written by Tangela Kindell, Nutritionist, FH Community Manager You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s our first source of nourishment and hydration. It’s the meal that can help set the pattern of our diet quality, appetite,...

Reasons To Track Your Cycle

Reasons To Track Your Cycle

Are you a period tracking guru or newbie? Tracking your period by logging your start and end dates, associated symptoms, and many health changes throughout the month can be very helpful. Not only can it give you an estimate of when your next period will arrive, but it...

Hi, I’m Valerie!

I’m a DC metro-based Women’s Health Dietitian, Podcast Host and Founder of Flourish Heights. Here, I share evidence-based nutrition and wellness tips to help you flourish!