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Leona West Fox, CN, says she often advises patients to look for supplements containing citicoline, lion’s mane mushroom, vitamin B12, and organic MCT oil. “It’s important to find clinically studied forms of these nutrients to ensure you’re getting the most studied form,” she explains.

Feeling like you’re going to throw up at any moment is not fun in general, let alone when you are creating a human from scratch in your uterus. To help ease the discomfort, we tapped functional medicine and nutrition specialist Leona West Fox CN, CH, FMCHC.

Celtic salt is thought to be one of the most mineral-rich salts out there and it’s one of Kourt’s favorites to use, so we reached out to her nutritionist Leona West Fox CN, CH, FMCHC to get all the info on this salty
mineral.

There are many store-bought electrolyte bevvies out there, but it’s so easy to whip up a homemade one. Kourt’s nutritionist, Leona West Fox, was kind enough to share the homemade electrolyte drink that Kourt has been making at home.

“Blood sugar balance refers to maintaining stable levels of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. It is crucial for overall health and well-being, as it helps regulate your energy levels and supports optimal brain function and mood regulation,” Leona says. “It also plays a significant role in preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and secondary chronic diseases like dementia, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

“Rooibos is rich in antioxidants that can support the immune system and protect mom and baby against oxidative stress. Rooibos tea may also help soothe digestive issues such as heartburn and indigestion, which are common during pregnancy.”

“Pregnancy involves a unique dance of hormones that can impact glucose levels. Glucose spikes during pregnancy can stem from increased insulin resistance. Observing the ‘4 Ms’ can help mitigate these spikes, ensuring more consistent energy and optimal health for mama and baby,” says Kourt’s nutritionist Leona West Fox.

Arnica was recommended by nutritionist Leona West, who Kourt worked with throughout her pregnancy. Leona recommends taking arnica montana right away after delivery as it can help speed up healing and ease discomfort.

We tapped Leona West Fox CN, CH, FMCHC, functional medicine nutrition and wellness specialist, for her tips on how to support gum health during pregnancy. And, ofc, even those of us who aren’t pregnant can benefit from them as well.

“Many medical and environmental factors can trigger migraines, including hormones, neurology, sensitivity to weather changes, barometric pressure, or medicines, environmental allergies, and other causes,” explains functional medicine and nutrition specialist Leona West-Fox, CN, CH, FMCHC

Whether we realize it or not, we are creating our bodies, our inner health, outer appearance, our mood and energy levels with every meal every day. The good news is that foods considered the most beneficial for our health are also some of the most delicious and enjoyed foods around the world.

In the last few years, I got married, went through pregnancy, a hard delivery with major complications and I’m adapting to being a working mom. This firsthand experience has helped me connect with my clients who are at some of these stages of life.

“I had a wonderful conversation this week with Leona West Fox, functional nutritionist, on Catherine O’s podcast. One of the things she said was “Don’t let food happen to you” as in take charge, take responsibility for what you eat.” David Harry Stewart

“AMPK is found inside every cell of our bodies and serves as a major role in influencing our body composition, particularly the accumulation of inflammatory visceral belly fat,” explains functional nutritionist and Lemme advisor Leona West Fox

We know that metabolic health is directly correlated with blood sugar levels and insulin responses,” said Leona West, a functional nutritionist who has worked on Lemme formulations.

“Bacillus Coagulans, SNZ 1969 is a powerful, stand-alone strain in supporting the vaginal biome, especially in preventing the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, including ones that lead to bacterial vaginosis,” according to Leona Fox”

Kourtney Kardashian shares postpartum tips three months after welcoming fourth child. The Poosh founder gave a list of foods that might boost a nursing mother’s breast milk supply recommended by her nutritionist Leona West Fox.

Functional medicine and nutrition specialist Leona West-Fox, CN, CH, FMCHC, previously shared her “nutrient and supplement game changers for migraine prevention and relief,” plus natural hacks to relieve migraines. As promised, we’re back with Part Two, where she shares the foods to eat and avoid (or limit) if you suffer from migraines. 

When someone is not eating regularly, they can develop an imbalance in their blood sugar, sometimes referred to as ‘reactive hypoglycemia.’ They tend to get nauseous in the morning or in between meals which delays them from eating even longer, creating a vicious cycle of sorts,” Leona explains.

Based on recommendations from her nutritionist, Leona West Fox, she provided a list of foods believed to enhance breast milk supply, further showcasing her commitment to a healthy postpartum recovery and nurturing her child.

Leona West Fox separated the recommended foods and ingredients into categories, beginning with grains, which she said are the “ultimate galactagogue,” or food that is believed to support milk production.

BarBend expert Leona West Fox, a certified nutritionist, adds, “Pea protein is often referred to as the easiest plant-based protein to digest and obtain the amino acids and I agree on both fronts.”

 “Research is showing us that factors like hormonal changes, aging, metabolic imbalance, PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome], and even glucose spikes are linked to the development of cellulite,” Leona West-Fox, functional nutritionist and Lemme Medical Advisor

To break down the benefits of each, we asked Kourtney’s functional and nutrition specialist Leona West Fox for help

“To recover from a vaginal tear or cesarean, consider taking daily zinc, vitamin C, and collagen for two months for optimal healing,” Leona recommends.

“Often, plant protein powders combine different types of plant protein together in order to achieve a complete protein,” says BarBend expert contributor Leona West Fox, integrative functional nutritionist, “while animal-derived protein powder is often single ingredient protein source.”

Leona West Fox, A Functional Nutritionist in Santa Monica, Calif., said that not only are legumes beneficial to the gut microbiome, they’re also rich in vitamins and minerals like folate and magnesium, which some suggest are associated with lowering inflammation.

“In before-and-after sperm tests, we can see marked changes in volume, morphology, motility, and DNA after dietary changes are made,” West Fox says.

She adds that it only takes a few months to see these changes. “Sperm develop on a 70- to 90-day regeneration cycle, so the full impact of dietary and lifestyle changes is typically seen around the three-month mark,” West Fox says.