When Your Body Feels Like a Mystery: Managing MCAS, POTS, and hEDS with Food, Lifestyle, and Expert Support

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 27, 2025

Explore how nutrition and lifestyle interventions can support individuals managing challenging connective tissue disorders. Connective tissue disorders like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Hypermobile...

The Silent Shift: Why Menopause Deserves a Louder, Smarter Conversation

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 19, 2025

Reflecting on my menopause journey, and sharing insights on symptoms, nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being to empower women during Women’s Health Month. Eight years ago, I shared my thoughts on approaching menopause in a blog post titled “The Chicken...

Gentle Fitness That Feels Good: Find Joy in How You Move

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 13, 2025

Fitness doesn’t have to be intense to be meaningful. Discover how to find joy in movement through personalized fitness routines, inclusive approaches for all bodies, and gentle strategies that feel good and last. When it comes to staying active, and really with any...

How to Support Healthy Habits in High School and College Athletes

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 7, 2025

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Explore how high school and college-aged athletes can improve performance while maintaining balance in nutrition, sleep, and mental health. Each May, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month shines a spotlight on...

Understanding IBS: A Guide to Gut Health, the Gut-Brain Connection, and Simple Ways to Soothe Your Symptoms

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 20, 2025

Learn the difference between IBS and other gut disorders, explore the gut-brain axis, understand the low FODMAP diet, and discover simple, budget-friendly IBS-friendly recipes and resources. April is IBS Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to spotlight a...