FAQs
Welcome to REBALANCE - the first wellness program designed specifically for menopausal moms and beyond. Every woman I know wants to look beautiful in her skin, feel amazing (pain-free, injury-free, leak-free), and age gracefully.
Here are the answers to your most frequently asked questions:
Q: Who will benefit the most by using the REBALANCE program?
A: This program was designed specifically for moms who no longer have a monthly period. Menopausal moms usually deal with 2 problems that are unaccounted for in the wellness industry: 1). hormone balancing problems that lead to weight gain, sleep issues, mood swings, hot flashes, etc. and 2). a weakened core due to pregnancies in their reproductive years, or due to hormone imbalances in menopause. This program addresses these problems while catapulting your wellness to its highest level possible.
Q: Why haven’t other programs addressed these mombody issues before?
A: Most diets do not address hormone issues. And most exercise programs fail to properly train a pelvic floor. Fortunately, the MBODY8 lifestyle helps to make your hormones happy while the CARVE exercise technique is proven to repair a mombody core. This is imperative for long term mombody health, and why you are guaranteed to see success with this program has been specially designed for your mombody.
Q: Can I do the program if I’m not a mom?
A: Of course! I designed these programs with moms in mind because moms are the demographic left out of most health studies and research. It was time to provide moms with a program that was customized for their specific needs. But know that men will benefit from the nutrition strategies, as well as the exercises in this program - they have a pelvic floor too!
Q: What does it mean to MBody8 your mombody?
A: This is the fastest way to say, “when I support my mombody, my mombody will support me”. the MBODY8 lifestyle teaches moms to embody health and wellness practices (8of them, to be exact) that support your mombody so you can look and feel amazing. You will learn to work in partnership with your mombody, never against it. because being healthy should feel effortless.
Q: Why do we need to balance our hormones?
A: To look and feel your best. It is the fastest, and most direct path to get to the highest level of health on your wellness journey.
Q: How long will it take to start feeling better?
A; Very quickly. Your mombody is resilient and you will start seeing results and feeling better in as little as two weeks. For some women, this process will take longer but improvements will be seen along the way which is very encouraging that you are doing the right things to support your mombody.
Q: Why is the endocrine system important?
A: The endocrine system is the communication happening among your body’s hormones, glands, and organs. When this system is in balance and communicating properly - it has a trickle down effect of improving the function of every single system in the body. Some common things that disrupt the function of the endocrine system are: blood sugar imbalances, stress, poor elimination, adrenal fatigue, disrupted sleep, and not doing things you love. Yes, your body functions better when you are loving your life.
Q: What is estrogen dominance?
A: Estrogen dominance is caused when the ratio of estrogen in your body outweighs the ratio of progesterone levels in the luteal phase of your cycle. This excess of estrogen is what causes PMS symptoms and will remediate once you metabolize and eliminate estrogen more efficiently. Also, it helps tremendously to stop excess estrogens from entering your body in the first place when you clean up the products you use on your body and in your household.
Q: What’s the deal with weight lifting?
A: Weight lifting is a phenomenal way to exercise your mombody and can be done at any time. Muscle mass is your wellness currency, so start adding resistance training to reshape your body, look younger, and stay healthy for longer. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass as you age - this happens to everyone and the only way to counteract the effects is to add resistance training to your regimen.
Weight lifting is also an ideal time to engage your BAB breath and start practices that rewire your brain. This is covered in the program.
Q: Do I have to eat organic?
A: No, not all the time but 80% is recommended.
Q: What is fascia?
A: Connective tissue that runs throughout your body. It connects and separates everything. It is responsible for shape, structure, communication, and circulation in the body. The fascia system has pain receptors and hormones within it. This naturally sticky substance is responsible for protecting you. The fascia system works best when hydrated so it can slide and glide easily. Over time, fascia becomes hardened and thickened when not properly taken care of.
Q: What is the CARVE technique?
A: The CARVE technique is a way to fix your mombody core both inside and outside. The 3-step technique uses a combination of fascia work, specific core exercises with BAB breathing and attention to alignment, and then foam rolling to remove toxins, reduce inflammation and muscle tension, and reshape your waistline. This combination helps to fix (and beautify) the inside of your mombody core so the outside looks better as well. In addition, this technique teaches your inner core muscles to fire and activate more effectively while also helping fascia to lay down flat and rehydrate. Because of this internal work, the outside appearance of your core is also improved.
The CARVE technique is inspired by the Lauren Roxburgh research on fascia and foam rolling. It’s also inspired by Ashley Black’s research on fascia blasting, and Eric Franklin’s books on fascia and the pelvis. The core work, alignment, and breathing is my own creation.
Q:What if I want to buy the products you recommend?
I would love your support purchasing products through my affiliate links for fascia blasters by Ashley Black and creams from Dr. Anna Cabeca.
Currently, I don’t have affiliate links for foam rollers, balls, supplements, etc. I make recommendations but do not get paid by a third party for those suggestions. I only endorse products I truly believe in and the ones that get results.
Q: Do you have a product page?
A: Yes, the affiliate links are located under Tools in the main menu.
Q: What is adrenal fatigue?
A: It’s when the adrenals function below the necessary levels. The adrenals are organs located above your kidneys that release cortisol and adrenaline in response to stress. Adrenal fatigue happens when you have high levels of stress in your life and your adrenals eventually burn out from this prolonged production of cortisol. Most traditional doctors say this condition isn’t real.
For the sake of this program we are supporting your adrenals in several ways: learning to manage stress, get more restful sleep, balance blood sugar and exercising in a way that supports the hormonal patterns in your menstrual cycle. One thing to note is exercise is actually stressful on your body - that’s just how it works, it stresses your body so your body is forced to make changes to adapt to those stresses. But in this program we learn ways to meaningfully exercise that coincides with your hormonal patterns so as to support your adrenals. You’re in good hands!
Q: What is liver detoxification and why does it matter?
A: One of the most important jobs your liver has to do is eliminate toxins from your body. Over time, this job becomes harder and harder to do with the influx of toxins all around us. There are ways to stop so many toxins from entering your body in the first place - by being cognizant of the types of products you bring into your home and the ones you put on your body. You can also choose organic foods with less pesticides and GMO ingredients.
In this program, we also discuss foods that help support your liver’s detoxifying process.
Q: What about alkalinity?
A: By eating more alkaline foods - fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes - your body’s pH level achieves a more desirable, less inflammatory state. We don’t go too in-depth on this topic in the program but we are always looking for ways to add “a side of greens”, a fresh green juice, or some lemon water to your daily life.
Q: Should I work with a functional doctor to test my blood hormone levels before I start the program?
A: Yes, you absolutely can. It’s always nice to have a starting point to gauge your hormones now and then see any improvements made as you begin supporting your mombody. But even if working with a doctor isn’t an option - this program is chock-full of ways to support your mombody hormones with simple strategies. Your body changes for the better when you complete this program.
RESOURCES:
Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten, In the Flo and Woman Code by Alisa Vitti, The Sugar Detox Diet by JJ Virgin, The Hormone Reset Diet by Sarah Gottfried, Natural Posture for Pain-free Living by Kathleen Porter, The 28-Days Lighter Diet by Ellen Barret, Diastasis Recti by Katy Bowman, Alignment Matters by Katy Bowman, Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman, Baby Bod by Marianne Ryan, Pelvic Power by Eric Franklin, The Power Source and Taller, Slimmer, Younger by Lauren Roxburgh, Relieving Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy by Cecile Rost, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale, Glow 15 by Naomi Whittel, The Hormone Fix by Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Cellulite Myth by Ashley Black, The Miracle Ball Method by Elaine Petrone, Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher, The Melt Method and Melt classes by Sue Hitzmann, Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers.