NutriHelpers
Nutrition & Lifestyle Solutions for Menopause
Our Passion
for
Healthy Living
Food Nourishes. Food Heals.
Mission Statement
NutriHelpers: Nourishing the body and soul with holistic practices to support optimal health and wellness.
What we do: We are in the business of teaching health and balance to our clients because when we feel healthier we feel much happier.
How we do it: Evaluate individual needs, create a practical and unique plan, and help you implement diet and lifestyle changes.
"The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well".
-Hippocrates
Your journey towards optimal health and a balance between your body, mind and soul will benefit from a complete, holistic approach.
Founding Members (a.k.a. NutriMoms!)
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We believe:
1. High maintenance is SO NOT US!
2. Cheat days happen (see #5)
3. Good food is nutritious AND delicious
4. Healing takes time, but it's so worth it
5. Perfection is totally over-rated
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"I was stressed...had panic attacks ...and was so tired all the time."
Margaret Dietrich, MA, RHN
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". - Hippocrates
Words to live by each and every day.
I was stressed, but didn't really know what that meant. I mean, wasn't everybody? It really didn't resonate with me. I was like everyone else I knew. Busy. I had 3 kids. My husband travelled for work. Problem was - I had panic attacks. Lots of them. I internalized a lot of what I was feeling. I had nasty heartburn. I was so tired all the time. Simply put, I was not ageing gracefully. And I was getting pretty freaked out about my health. I felt ancient old and yet was in my early 40s. How would I feel at 70? That scared me. I needed Advil to do any sports at all. I regularly held onto to colds for 6 weeks and I was gaining weight. Suffice it to say, optimal health was slipping away. Rapidly. Classic Stress!
Feeling desperate, I returned to my roots.
My introduction to nutrition began many years ago with a single high school nutrition course and some 'old wives tales' from my grandmother and mom. What I remember most is being fascinated with the power of food. I believed then and believe now that food can nourish and sustain us in amazing ways. While I have always been interested and thirsty for nutritional knowledge, it was not until personal and familial health issues, the effects of chronic stress and pure frustration took me on a path that ultimately lead to holistic nutrition. I am incredibly grateful that some of my health complaints have gone away while others have significantly subsided. I continue to be a "work in progress" - a busy mom working towards optimal health and eager to share my knowledge with others seeking nutritional guidance.
Oh and by the way - I no longer need Advil, I love to hike and kayak (and occasionally ski), I don't get heartburn, I rarely get sick and when I do I'm done with it in a few days, my hair situation has stabilized and I have more energy today than I've had in years!
"I was wired and tired, had high blood pressure and chronic insomnia."
Mona Lee, BSc, RHN, Professional Life Coach
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf
When I eat like crap, I feel like crap. -Me
I used to work in the technology industry long --> LONG working hours and lots of business travel. Due to my busy schedule, I ate whatever was convenient, relied on coffee to get through my day, and (I hate to admit it) snacked on junk foods! Being a mother of 2, getting my corporate job done and looking after my family left me exhausted. Alcohol was my best "chill out" that helped to put my busy mind to rest. Living with poor digestion, insomnia, bloating and stomach cramps were my new norms. Frequent headaches, racing heartbeat, excessive sweating, and insomnia were labeled menopausal, but I was only in my early 40's! I felt I was losing my vitality way too early. I felt like an aging phone battery:
recharged overnight, but boot up took too long, and
drained out too soon!
I became increasingly impatient and very emotional. I totally lost interest in doing anything outside of my obligations. I was wired and tired, had high blood pressure and chronic insomnia - a horrible combination! It wasn't until I was diagnosed with hypertension that I realized I was suffering as a result of chronic stress!