Further reading materials…
A collection of interests from Lyra!
Men have eaten more meat than women for 10,000 years in Europe
This ground-breaking, multi-national, exceptionally robust study forces reflection upon how access to protein has been a privilege and not necessarily a reflection of biological need.
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook has been a regular reference in my own self-care practices for over a decade! It’s so helpful I keep a copy of it on Kindle on my phone for quick reference… It’s a simple roadmap to the knots that might help resolve some aches and pains, and a great first stop before you might worry about something more serious!
Explain Pain is an artistic and scientifically sound (but minimally jargon-y) book that outlines the modern understanding of the science of pain. It is a wonderfully validating and elucidating resources that explains how yes, it is literally in your head. It’s not dismissive or minimizing, it’s science! And now, understanding a bit more about how it works, we can ease its impacts…
An Important Note to Consumers…
Consider that supplements and adaptogens are not regulated by the FDA! This website can help you source products of high quality…
Peri- and Post-Menopause: Is “training” for me?
I am often asked, “Do I need to train if I’m not an athlete?” Identity is a fascinating topic, and perhaps that word, “training” creates a false sense of what we are trying to do… Training is simply a way of varying and strategizing your exercise habits in a way that suits your goals. If your goal is to be healthy, stay strong for life, or enjoy your activities, then consider yourself an athlete worth training. Or skip all those terms and read about the science of it all below, and how adding some key strategies to your movement habits can even “replace” the loss of estrogen post-menopause…
Healing the Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics (UCLA Health)
I absolutely LOVE this article about healing the gut microbiome from antibiotics using fermented foods, prebiotic (fibrous) foods, and healthy aerobic exercise! Music to my ears…
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/antibiotics-can-temporarily-wipe-out-gut-microbiome
TrainingBeta Podcast: Delphine Chenevier on climbing hard in her late 40s
I just loved listening to this one…
Female physiology at altitude
Another great one from the celebrity scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims!
https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/Optimizing%20Female%20Performance%20at%20Altitude
Protein intake and timing post-exercise: Specifics for female athletes
Great info from Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading female performance physiologist.
https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/nail-your-golden-recovery-window-for-optimum-health-and-performance