Is Your Metabolism Really Broken During Menopause? A St. Louis Dietitian Explains
When women approach perimenopause and menopause, I often hear a similar comment from clients in our St. Louis nutrition practice: “Pretty sure my metabolism is broken.” It usually comes from the frustration of watching your body change: without your permission, and...
Emotional Eating Isn’t About Willpower
Do you ever feel like you’re “good” with food all day, only to find yourself snacking at night and wondering, Why can’t I get this under control? As a St. Louis dietitian, this is one of the most common stories we hear from clients struggling with emotional eating....
The Missing Piece in IBS Care: Why Gut Health Isn’t Just About Food
As we continue our focus on digestive health, one theme consistently shows up in both research and our client work at McDaniel Nutrition Therapy: When nutrition and lifestyle changes don’t fully resolve gut symptoms, there’s often a missing piece. For many individuals...
IBS, Gut Health & Feeling Heard: A St. Louis Dietitian’s Perspective
A client recently told me that her biggest challenge with IBS wasn’t the pain, the bloating, or the unpredictable trips to the bathroom, it was the feeling that no one truly understood how disruptive it all was. Not her doctors. Not her coworkers. Not even her closest...