by Melanie Rathbun | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog, Stress
STRESS. You can’t avoid it these days – it literally surrounds us in everyday life and virtually no one is immune to it. However, a little bit of stress is actually a good thing! It keeps us – and our neurological systems on its toes, for lack of a better...
by Melanie Rathbun | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Sleep
Health Coach Tips, by Melanie Rathbun, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, CFNC, RHN The days are shorter, time changes have occurred, and I think it’s fair to say we’re all adjusting to the shift. You’ve likely heard about circadian rhythms, but what does that mean for you and how can...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (ugh, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s...
by Melanie Rathbun | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog, Brain Health
This is a long chain protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (#BDNF). BDNF stimulates the production of new brain cells and supports existing synaptic connections, essential for learning and long-term memory storage. They are like aftercare for your brain,...
by Melanie Rathbun | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, Sleep
Having trouble getting quality sleep lately? I’m hearing this from quite a few clients now that the days are longer (it’s also showing in their Oura ring stats!). Know that you’re not alone when it comes to finding the sweet spot of quality summer sleep. We all want...
