{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Wendy Brinkmann","home_page_url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com","description":"Wendy Brinkmann","author":{"name":"Wendy Brinkmann"},"items":[{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-can-you-learn-from-the-right-genetic-test-a-lot","html_content":"

As the ForgivenNutritionist, I believe that knowing your genes is the key to personalized care.

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-can-you-learn-from-the-right-genetic-test-a-lot","title":"What Can You Learn From The Right Genetic Test? A LOT!","summary":"As the ForgivenNutritionist, I believe that knowing your genes is the key to personalized care. ","date_modified":"2023-12-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/6-reasons-you-need-me-to-get-the-most-from-your-genetic-test","html_content":"

You've been on a journey for optimal health, yet aren't sure where to go. You try traveling down one path of health and wellness recommendations, yet come to a dead end. You try another road that looks promising, yet fin...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/6-reasons-you-need-me-to-get-the-most-from-your-genetic-test","title":"6 Reasons You Need Me To Get The Most From Your Genetic Test","summary":"You've been on a journey for optimal health, yet aren't sure where to go. You try traveling down one path of health and wellness recommendations, yet come to a dead end. You try another road that looks promising, yet fin...","date_modified":"2023-12-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/five-ways-to-advocate-for-your-health","html_content":"

Going to the doctor can be overwhelming, especially if you feel unwell. You might be confused about what they’re saying, feel like you’re not being heard, or worried you’ll be seen as pushy or annoying by asking a lot of...

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Self-confidence isn’t always easy to come by. When building your self-confidence, it’s important to develop good habits that make you feel positive about yourself. Being self-confident is a mindset, and it’s about believ...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/eight-self-confidence-tips-to-help-you-conquer-your-fears","title":"Eight Self-Confidence Tips to Help You Conquer Your Fears ","summary":"Self-confidence isn’t always easy to come by. When building your self-confidence, it’s important to develop good habits that make you feel positive about yourself. Being self-confident is a mindset, and it’s about believ...","date_modified":"2023-07-21T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/sleep-is-the-most-important-thing-for-your-brain-and-body","html_content":"

9 Steps To Optimize Your Sleep

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Several weeks ago I had another blog with 6 of the healthiest vegetables. Well I heard from several of you that you enjoyed that blog, so, here are another 6 that also are among the healthiest. Plus, a bonus fruit that...

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Excited doesn't begin to cover it. My podcast launches on July 1st on Spotify & most major platforms. When I started a few years ago with my health journey, I never would've guessed I would be here today.

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/my-podcast","title":"Why Am I So Excited??? ","summary":"Excited doesn't begin to cover it. My podcast launches on July 1st on Spotify & most major platforms. When I started a few years ago with my health journey, I never would've guessed I would be here today. ","date_modified":"2023-06-16T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/sunscreens--what-you-need-to-know","html_content":"

Recently I did a blog as to why I no longer use lotion & gave a recipe for body butter. I am hoping this blog will maybe change your mind about the sunscreen you typically use for you & your family. After all, you love...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/sunscreens--what-you-need-to-know","title":"Sunscreen's- What You Need To Know","summary":"Recently I did a blog as to why I no longer use lotion & gave a recipe for body butter. I am hoping this blog will maybe change your mind about the sunscreen you typically use for you & your family. After all, you love...","date_modified":"2023-06-09T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/arthritis-is-common--it-is-not-normal","html_content":"

Inflammation is the most basic problem in all arthritis,  traditionally called “inflammatory arthritis,” like autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis. Or there is osteoarthritis which most associated with wear and tear on joints...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/arthritis-is-common--it-is-not-normal","title":"Arthritis Is Common- It Is Not Normal & It CAN Be Reversed.","summary":"Inflammation is the most basic problem in all arthritis,  traditionally called “inflammatory arthritis,” like autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis. Or there is osteoarthritis which most associated with wear and tear on joints...","date_modified":"2023-06-02T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/eating-the-rainbow--helps-diabetes-depression-anxiety-and-more","html_content":"

How many fruits & veggies do you eat daily? Do you even eat veggies, or just fruit? You want to make sure you get both, you need to eat the rainbow. They each are full of so many nutrients that fuel the cells in your ...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/eating-the-rainbow--helps-diabetes-depression-anxiety-and-more","title":"Eating the Rainbow- Helps Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety and More.","summary":"How many fruits & veggies do you eat daily? Do you even eat veggies, or just fruit? You want to make sure you get both, you need to eat the rainbow. They each are full of so many nutrients that fuel the cells in your ...","date_modified":"2023-05-26T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/why-i-stopped-using-lotion-a-recipe-for-body-butter","html_content":"

Phthalates & Parabens are some of the biggest reasons I stopped using plastic containers, lotions, perfume or anything with \"fragrance\", traditional toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, soap, nail polish, traditional deo...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/why-i-stopped-using-lotion-a-recipe-for-body-butter","title":"Why I Stopped Using Lotion & A Recipe For Homemade Body Butter","summary":"Phthalates & Parabens are some of the biggest reasons I stopped using plastic containers, lotions, perfume or anything with \"fragrance\", traditional toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, soap, nail polish, traditional deo...","date_modified":"2023-05-19T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-is-holistic-nutrition-approaches-and-practice","html_content":"

Holistic nutrition combines the principles of nutrition and holistic health for an all-encompassing approach to diet and lifestyle. Professionals who are trained in holistic nutrition approach health and wellness from a ...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-is-holistic-nutrition-approaches-and-practice","title":"What Is Holistic Nutrition? Approaches and Practice ","summary":"Holistic nutrition combines the principles of nutrition and holistic health for an all-encompassing approach to diet and lifestyle. Professionals who are trained in holistic nutrition approach health and wellness from a ...","date_modified":"2023-05-12T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/diabetes-pre-diabetes-blood-sugars-levels--why-you-should-care","html_content":"

Maybe you have just been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Maybe you know someone with it. Maybe you are just curious. Any way you slice it, you are here & there are some things you need to know! Let me ask you...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/diabetes-pre-diabetes-blood-sugars-levels--why-you-should-care","title":"Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes & Blood Sugars Levels- Why You Should Care","summary":"Maybe you have just been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Maybe you know someone with it. Maybe you are just curious. Any way you slice it, you are here & there are some things you need to know! Let me ask you...","date_modified":"2023-05-05T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/7-of-the-healthiest-vegetables","html_content":"

We all know we’re supposed to eat our vegetables, but do you ever wonder why? Besides making a colorful plate, vegetables are great sources of nutrients that support a healthy body. Many are also considered superfoods th...

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You’ve heard of romantic love, but what about self-love? Sometimes we put so much energy into finding love with another person that we forget how to love ourselves ‒ and how important it is!

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/five-ways-to-cultivate-self-love-using-the-five-love-languages","title":"Five Ways to Cultivate Self-Love Using the Five Love Languages","summary":"You’ve heard of romantic love, but what about self-love? Sometimes we put so much energy into finding love with another person that we forget how to love ourselves ‒ and how important it is! ","date_modified":"2023-04-21T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/triglycerides--how-important-are-they","html_content":"

These numbers are included in every cholesterol panel & most doctors never talk about them.  These numbers are critical to know, they are the  fats in your blood.  The numbers of your triglycerides tell the direct story ...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/triglycerides--how-important-are-they","title":"Triglycerides- How Important are they?","summary":"These numbers are included in every cholesterol panel & most doctors never talk about them.  These numbers are critical to know, they are the  fats in your blood.  The numbers of your triglycerides tell the direct story ...","date_modified":"2023-04-14T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/why-i-recommend-probiotics-for-depression-diabetes-more","html_content":"

If there ever was a \"magic pill,\" I would consider probiotics it. And even though they are not, I am hoping you will learn why they are critical for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, diabetes, arthritis, IBS, ...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/why-i-recommend-probiotics-for-depression-diabetes-more","title":"Why I Recommend Probiotics for Depression, Diabetes... Anything.","summary":"If there ever was a \"magic pill,\" I would consider probiotics it. And even though they are not, I am hoping you will learn why they are critical for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, diabetes, arthritis, IBS, ...","date_modified":"2023-04-07T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/7-ways-to-create-an-exercise-routine-that-boosts-mental-health","html_content":"

The pandemic has drastically changed the fitness world. The lockdown, social distancing, and working from home have halted many people’s routines – not to mention easy access to the fridge hasn’t been friendly to many o...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/7-ways-to-create-an-exercise-routine-that-boosts-mental-health","title":"7 Ways to Create an Exercise Routine That Boosts Mental Health","summary":"The pandemic has drastically changed the fitness world. The lockdown, social distancing, and working from home have halted many people’s routines – not to mention easy access to the fridge hasn’t been friendly to many o...","date_modified":"2023-03-31T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/5-changes-to-improve-health-in-one-hour","html_content":"

Healthy habits don’t have to take up a lot of your time! It’s all about perspective and investing in yourself and your well-being: You may not necessarily have time, but you can make time for things that are important to...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/5-changes-to-improve-health-in-one-hour","title":"5 Changes to Improve Health in One Hour","summary":"Healthy habits don’t have to take up a lot of your time! It’s all about perspective and investing in yourself and your well-being: You may not necessarily have time, but you can make time for things that are important to...","date_modified":"2023-03-24T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/10-changes-to-improve-your-health-in-one-minute","html_content":"

Healthy habits don’t have to take up a lot of your time! It’s all about perspective and investing in yourself and your well-being: You may not necessarily have time, but you can make time for things that are important to...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/10-changes-to-improve-your-health-in-one-minute","title":"5 Changes to Improve Your Health in One Minute ","summary":"Healthy habits don’t have to take up a lot of your time! It’s all about perspective and investing in yourself and your well-being: You may not necessarily have time, but you can make time for things that are important to...","date_modified":"2023-03-17T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/improve-your-longevity-%E2%80%93-seven-tips-for-a-long-healthy-life","html_content":"

The word longevity means “a long duration of individual life” or “length of life.” But what does longevity mean to you? We’ve all heard from friends and family that living a long, healthy life is a priority. That's a fai...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/improve-your-longevity-%E2%80%93-seven-tips-for-a-long-healthy-life","title":"Improve Your Longevity – Seven Tips for a Long, Healthy Life","summary":"The word longevity means “a long duration of individual life” or “length of life.” But what does longevity mean to you? We’ve all heard from friends and family that living a long, healthy life is a priority. That's a fai...","date_modified":"2023-03-10T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-happens-if-you-dont-drink-enough-water-seven-signs","html_content":"

Did you know our bodies are 60% water? The human body relies on water to function properly, and our main organs, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, and even our skin, are made up of mostly water. It is crucial we drink...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-happens-if-you-dont-drink-enough-water-seven-signs","title":"What Happens If You Don't Drink Enough Water: Seven Signs","summary":"Did you know our bodies are 60% water? The human body relies on water to function properly, and our main organs, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, and even our skin, are made up of mostly water. It is crucial we drink...","date_modified":"2023-02-24T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/living-an-active-lifestyle-tips-and-benefits","html_content":"

Keeping an active healthy lifestyle is an important part of staying healthy. Staying active helps reduce the risk for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and it can help improve brain health and cognitiv...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/living-an-active-lifestyle-tips-and-benefits","title":"Living an Active Healthy Lifestyle: Tips and Benefits","summary":"Keeping an active healthy lifestyle is an important part of staying healthy. Staying active helps reduce the risk for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and it can help improve brain health and cognitiv...","date_modified":"2023-02-10T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/how-the-heck-did-i-get-here","html_content":"

I know firsthand what it's like to suffer with depression and anxiety and panic attacks. I had no idea that I had the power to change it. No one ever worked with me or showed me how much proper nutrition effects the body...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/how-the-heck-did-i-get-here","title":"If I had depression & anxiety, how the HECK did I get here?","summary":"I know firsthand what it's like to suffer with depression and anxiety and panic attacks. I had no idea that I had the power to change it. No one ever worked with me or showed me how much proper nutrition effects the body...","date_modified":"2023-02-01T01:06:02Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/how-health-coaches-fill-the-gaps-in-public-health","html_content":"

In 2019 alone, the United States spent $3.8 trillion on healthcare. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to revamp our nation’s public health focus has been more obvious than ever before. Our current methods of providin...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/how-health-coaches-fill-the-gaps-in-public-health","title":"How Health Coaches Fill the Gaps in Public Health","summary":"In 2019 alone, the United States spent $3.8 trillion on healthcare. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to revamp our nation’s public health focus has been more obvious than ever before. Our current methods of providin...","date_modified":"2023-01-29T23:00:25Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-is-functional-nutrition","html_content":"

The term nutrition encompasses so many concepts, ideologies, and theories that it can feel difficult to keep up with what’s right, what’s wrong, or what’s the latest trend. With nutrition science ever changing and evolvi...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/what-is-functional-nutrition","title":"What Is Functional or Integrative Nutrition?","summary":"The term nutrition encompasses so many concepts, ideologies, and theories that it can feel difficult to keep up with what’s right, what’s wrong, or what’s the latest trend. With nutrition science ever changing and evolvi...","date_modified":"2023-01-29T22:58:14Z"},{"id":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/are-essential-oils-safe-what-you-need-to-know-before-using","html_content":"

Essential oils are high-concentrated plant extracts that boast a wide range of medicinal benefits, from soothing sore muscles to relieving stress. Given their enormous popularity, many might assume they’re safe to use, t...

","url":"https://wendybrinkmann.com/blog/f/are-essential-oils-safe-what-you-need-to-know-before-using","title":"Are Essential Oils Safe? What You Need to Know Before Using","summary":"Essential oils are high-concentrated plant extracts that boast a wide range of medicinal benefits, from soothing sore muscles to relieving stress. Given their enormous popularity, many might assume they’re safe to use, t...","date_modified":"2023-01-28T20:00:00Z"}]}