Lauren Stinson-Hamel, MS, RD, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Infant Feeding – Approaches to Introducing Solid Foods
As a new parent, introducing your baby to solid food can feel scary. The second you nail down your bottle or breastfeeding schedule, things change again. In my first year of parenthood, I learned that the only certainty in raising small humans is rapid change – this is joyful but also overwhelming. In this blog,…
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A Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Allergies & Digestive Health
Meet Ellen, a 64-year-old woman whose health challenges tell a story many of us can relate to. Over the past 15 years, she’s faced chronic stomach aches, diarrhea, persistent congestion, and allergic reactions, including unexplained anaphylaxis episodes several times a year. Add to this a demanding job, poor quality diet, little to no exercise, and…
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Shifting Your Body Composition Post-Menopause
Many women in menopause find that the same diet and exercise they previously followed to lose weight no longer works. Some women describe a “plateau” no matter what diet, fasting plan, or intense exercise program is added. Some even experience weight gain, especially around the belly, despite these efforts. This can be a frustrating and vicious cycle of…
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Immune Supporting Ginger-Miso Soup
With the cold months now upon us, it’s time to bring out the stock pot and commence the season of soups! Soups are a great option when meal prepping for the week and freeze well for later use. This is a simple soup recipe inspired by immune supportive, anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and…
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Navigating Perimenopause: Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips
The literal definition of perimenopause means “around menopause.” It is also referred to as the menopausal transition where hormone fluctuations begin to cause irregular menstrual cycles. The start of perimenopause varies for each woman, ranging from the early 30s to late 40s. This transition can last close to 10 years with the definition of menopause…
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Low Histamine Chicken Salad for Allergy Season
This twist on a curry chicken salad includes ingredients that support the immune system including turmeric, a potent anti-inflammatory spice. This recipe also includes foods high in flavonoid compounds luteolin (celery, lettuce, apple), quercetin (onions, shallots, cilantro) and rutin (red grapes, apple peel) which have been found to counter inflammation and have anti-allergy and anti-microbial…
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Your Period Protocol: My Top 4 Tips for Hormone Balance
in WellnessAt The Ultrawellness Center, our team of nutritionists encourage rotating a variety of healthful foods each day to maximize nutrition. We also help people find the meal timing that works best for their physiology and lifestyle. Rotational food choices and proper mealtimes can be especially useful tools for women in their menstruating years to help…