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.

30 Self-Care Activities for The Everyday Woman

30 Self-Care Activities for The Everyday Woman

Do you make time for the things that you love? If your answer is yes, wonderful keep it up! If your answer is a big no, then it’s time to make some changes in your life, my friend. It’s time to put yourself first. Self-care is a huge component of wellness, believe it...

How to Support Your Fertility in Your 30’s

How to Support Your Fertility in Your 30’s

Written by PCOS Dietitian, Kendra Tolbert, MS, RD, RYT Original Blog Post Retrieved from Live Fertile Website with author's permission If you’re anything like most of my clients (and me), you always imagined you’d be a mom one day. You always planned it would happen...

The Many Things Magnesium Can Do

The Many Things Magnesium Can Do

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for the body to function. It plays several roles such as supporting muscle and nerve function, strengthening the immune system, keeping blood pressure steady, and converting food into energy. Magnesium can be found in a variety...

Nutrients ‘The Pill’ May Deplete And What To Do

Nutrients ‘The Pill’ May Deplete And What To Do

Whether you are taking the pill to manage a health condition or taking it to avoid pregnancy, it is important to know that one of the many side effects that are often overlooked, is nutrient depletion. Research has shown that women who use the pill, have lower blood...

10 Foods You Never Knew You Could Freeze

10 Foods You Never Knew You Could Freeze

Yes, you can bulk up. Yes you can absolutely save food for future use. Thank goodness for the freezing method. From herbs to fruits and even bread, you can plan ahead of time and still enjoy these foods a few days to months later. Here are 10 foods you can freeze....

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!