Wellness Journal
Wellness insights, health tips, and nourishing recipes from Krista Raymond, LMT, CHHP
6 posts
Perimenopause: What Nobody Told You (But Should Have)
Hot flashes are just the beginning. Perimenopause can start years before your last period and affect everything from sleep and mood to weight and brain function. Here's what's actually happening - and what you can do about it.
Breaking Up with Sugar: Why It's Hard and How to Actually Do It
Sugar cravings aren't a willpower problem - they're a biology problem. Understanding why your brain and body crave sugar is the first step to breaking free without white-knuckling it.
Why Sleep Is Your Most Powerful Health Tool
We treat sleep like a luxury we can cut when life gets busy. But science is clear: sleep is when your body heals, your brain resets, and your hormones rebalance. Here's why it deserves to be a priority.
Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Fire Within
Inflammation is your body's natural defense - but when it never turns off, it becomes the root of nearly every chronic disease. Here's what's fueling it and how to cool it down naturally.
Your Gut Is Talking - Are You Listening?
Your digestive system is far more than a food processor. Learn how gut health shapes your energy, mood, immunity, and overall wellbeing - and simple steps to start healing from the inside out.
For the Health of It - The Love of Pharma
More than half of Americans regularly take medications - many up to 4 different prescriptions. Let's take a step back and evaluate just how we got here.