The Future of Wellness: What’s Trending? (Combining FemTech & Your Wellness Journey)

The Future of Wellness: What’s Trending?

Combining FemTech & Your Wellness Journey

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Happy Autumn!

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This year’s hormonal and global wellness trend lists are coming to the forefront! As we move forward into (almost) the last quarter of the year, one of the emerging trends that caught my eye is:?Menopausal women are becoming more comfortable in their own skin. My takeaway? The awareness and messages we’re putting out there are?working, and women are beginning to?embrace the changes?of menopause while seeking out the?care?and?help?they need.?

And then, there’s the fact that fitness wearables, telehealth apps, at-home testing, and other tech-related devices are truly?cementing their spot?in the world of health and well-being. But this one trend doesn’t come without a few downsides…

Yes, FemTech and wearable technology are?wonderful. I could go on and on about the advantages and how this has opened a?world of tools?and?resources?for those that may not have had access before (and in the past, we’ve done a few?deep dives?into this arena).

But… (Isn’t there always a “but”?)...

There are still blindspots here.

You can have all the resources, at-home testing, digital devices, and apps you could ever want, but if the?correct?interpretation?and understanding of these tools aren’t gained, you won’t be able to harness that?integrative approach?or identify evidence-based tools to address the?mind,?body, and?spirit, taking your health and your life to the?next level.

For instance, an at-home testing kit could tell you the data regarding?specific?hormone levels. Yet, if we don’t have the?context?of how this hormone impacts the body and its systems and if we don’t know what other interactions in the body it might have (Does it impact other hormones?), then we might not know exactly what to do with this data. We could end up?going down the wrong path,?digging a deeper hole?as opposed to climbing our way out.

On top of this, overdoing it on the tech front can even?harm?as?opposed to help. It can lead to confusion and an overflow of information, more than you might know what to do with.?

Luckily, the?integrative?approach?brings the right experts and doctors like myself, into the mix, helping give you the?guidance?you, ultimately, need to?achieve your health and life goals.?

In other good news… Some more prominent?emerging health trends?include the fact that these wearables are?helping to close the gender gap?when it comes to research leading to optimal healthcare. We have?more information than ever?before when it comes to issues affecting women (like infertility, menopause, and endometriosis). This is, undeniably, important, since, in the past (and recent present), underfunding has been a big problem for obtaining the data we need to make better healthcare decisions for women’s health. Now, we can take this data and connect the dots, make correlations, and, most notably,?improve overall care for women’s needs?and concerns.

And like I said, the “problem” with wearables and other technology-driven healthcare devices is the?interpretation?and?understanding of the data. Luckily, another healthcare trend is beginning to bridge this gap; Certified health and wellness coaches are becoming an integral part of the wellness journey.?

More and more coaches are becoming the “missing link” between physicians and patients. After all, many health improvements?require lifestyle and behavioral changes, all of which the right coach can help with. This is fueling our growth in the health and wellness realm, enhancing our longevity tools, and truly?creating the holistic and integrative approach women have been needing.?

In light of these new trends, I think I can safely say: We’re getting there! Yet, you might wonder, “Okay, Dr. LaReesa, but where is ‘there’ exactly?” I think we can all agree that “there” isn’t an exact end destination, rather it’s the continual improvement and ability to pivot health care for?individual needs?and constantly aim for achieving a?unique approach?for each person, depending on their specific situation, sex, fitness, health, and more. It’s the idea that women and men are?different, specifically when it comes to their health and wellness needs. While we’ve always known we’re different, only recently are we?actually doing something about it?and leading the way toward providing?women-oriented care?and guidance.?

I’m excited! We should all be excited! This is cutting-edge. This is the next frontier. We’re stepping?forward?into a world of healthcare that hasn’t existed before. And as women, we can take advantage of this new approach,?getting to the root of our problems?and living a long, happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

If you missed it, it’s not too late to join and sign up for a?DEEP DIVE consultation with Dr. LaReesa.?Work with me to get your health and wellness back on track and where you want (and need) it to be!

Women drive human existence, to put it bluntly. We are?integral?to the human race.

Heal Women… Heal the World. Heal communities.??

Heal lifespans. Boost longevity. And we begin to heal the?bigger issues?impacting people across the globe.?

Psst… It’s?Gyn Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Consider scheduling your preventative exams. Or consider starting a movement on your social media platforms to raise awareness and funds. Ovarian cancer?causes more deaths?than any other female reproductive cancer and is the?second most common Gyn cancer. This is something worth bringing attention to!

Do you know your risk with?the BIG 3??Check out this?new article?to understand your risk and I share my personal brush with HPV.

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Let’s work together to re-balance your hormones the integrative way! What do I mean by that? I chose to work with women the way I always envisioned it when I was in medical school and training. The whole person — your mind, body, and soul. Sure I understand the problem, and yes, I have a solution, but what is your strategy if it’s not catered to you? Personalized to you? Created for you?

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When you take an individualized approach that keeps your natural biology in mind, yet weaves the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual parts of what you with evidence-based tools and resources, you can achieve optimal health and healing.

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HEAL WOMEN. HEAL THE WORLD.

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Investing in your health is one of the best things you can do. It spills over into all other aspects of your life. And guess what, like hormones, women are a part of every life cycle and human experience. It starts with us as we heal ourselves; it reaches out to our communities, our businesses, and the global world around us.

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How can I help? A 1:1 DEEP DIVE CONSULTATION WITH ME! Women are impacted the most by depression, autoimmune disease, and hormonal disruptions in reproductive and menopausal stages.

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And women often feel that when dealing with reproductive and now menopausal symptoms, it’s all chalked up to “just deal with it,” or “ it’s a normal way of life,” when, in fact, that is not true.

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Today, I want to address a simple approach to how you are still the CEO of your body, and how you can stop suffering in silence.

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It’s all about ease and grace, and I do my best to create a strategy that is smart and sexy to build confidence and clarity and embrace the power of being Valued, Understood, and Heard, which springs vitality.

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Learn how to optimize your health, life, and performance by re-balancing your hormones and working with your genes as opposed to against them.

Top 5 Ways to Show Yourself a Little More Self-Care

As women, we tend to do it all. From juggling our careers to raising our kids, I think we can all agree it’s hard to find time for ourselves. Everyone tends to come first, and we tend to put ourselves last. Well, here is your opportunity to change that. In the spirit of self-care awareness month, here are a few ways you can amp up your self-care strategies.

1. Schedule a night to yourself (or at least, a night to pamper yourself!). Unfortunately, the truth is that it’s likely that self-care time and time alone won’t simply fall into our laps. We have to plan for it. So, grab that calendar and pencil yourself in! Yes, you have the kids' soccer games, and school runs, but make sure you carve out time for you so you can truly bring your best for everyone else. This could mean booking a massage appointment or even taking yourself to the spa for an evening. Find a sitter or leave the kids with Dad! You need time too.
2. Put your health first. Okay, so we all know you can’t give your best without feeling your best. So, I challenge you to take this self-care awareness month and start setting an example. Do those morning workouts. Heck, even get your kids to do them with you! Whatever works. Start putting your health and your family’s health above all else. It truly is priceless, and it will add years to your life.
3. Show some self-compassion! Give grace where grace is needed. Things in life will go wrong, and that’s okay! You will make mistakes, and that’s okay! You will have bad and good days, also completely okay. Yet, you’ve got to be your own best friend here. Don’t beat yourself up. Practice forgiveness, learn, and keep moving. While sometimes it’s hard to muster up positive and optimistic energy, try simply challenging any negative thoughts or beliefs you have about yourself. The root of any problems or “can’t do” often comes down to our own inner critiques.
4. Say “no.” Alright, so you’ve probably heard this one before! But as women, like I said, we tend to do it all, and then we just go on as if everything is okay when it’s not. So, here’s a little secret: It’s okay to say “no.” It’s okay to say it and not provide an explanation too. Sometimes, we need to back off and give ourselves some space and room to breathe. Saying “no” allows this. It prevents overwhelm. It lowers stress. So, use this word when you need it. Don’t be shy! No is a complete sentence.
5. Practice the attitude of gratitude. I’ve probably mentioned this before, but the attitude of gratitude is truly powerful, and yes, it’s a self-care tactic! It primes your mind for abundance as opposed to scarcity. You appreciate what you have and quit focusing on what you don’t. This can help you gain the mindset you need to hit your goals, live life on your terms, and truly enjoy the ride. So, grab that pen or pencil and paper and do this routine when you need it (or daily!). Set a timer for 10-15 minutes, and simply write everything and anything you’re grateful for!

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I encourage you to take some time for yourself. It doesn’t have to be a whole day. It can even be 10 minutes to simply meditate and “be” with yourself. Book that time; you deserve it!

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