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Enjoying ramen with protein and miso with my sister, and supporting our nervous systems, too. Kumako. San Jose. If you’re a capable, responsible, and get-things-done person who still feels tense, tired, or oddly on edge, this is for you. Many of us are stuck in what I call stress mode. It’s not dramatic stress or falling-apart stress, but the quiet kind that shows up as a clenched jaw, a busy mind, poor sleep, low patience, and a body that never fully relaxes. Oh yeah, as a h

Do you or someone you know get stuck in the grocery isle unable to choose a tube of toothpaste? Experiencing difficulties paying attention? Are you overstimulated by thoughts or the environment? Do you cry easily, or get upset by everyday conversations? This type of overwhelm is not a matter of toughening up. It's a nervous system issue. These struggles reflect what's going on inside our bodies and minds. When our gut health is less than optimal, resilience and focus may be l

Jamie Arreola, M.Ed, NBC-HWC Owner at DBA Jamie Activates Coaching. (Education, Career, Life, Health, Relationship, Functional Nutrition, Brain Health). “Tools, strategies, and accountability to get you moving towards your dreams.” September 15, 2025 As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I’ve seen firsthand the powerful truth:  we don’t break bad habits by sheer willpower—we outgrow them by activating better ones. Habit change. Change habits by crowding out b

Our metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, and the hormonal shifts can exacerbate this. Weight gain, particularly around the midsection, is a common concern for many women if metabolism is sluggish. Here are 11 strategies I use to help jumpstart or maintain metabolism before, during and after menopause.