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After the Kids Leave: Why Your Joy Needs a Different Formula
If you’re in your late 40s, facing the early empty-nest phase with older college-going kids, you might be experiencing a mix of emotions, including sadness and a sense of loss. It’s a significant transition, but there are ways to enhance your well-being and find joy in this new chapter. This post will explore four key hormones—dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin—that can help boost your mood and happiness. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between these hormones

Michelle Shyam
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Overfed And Undernourished?
There was a time in my life when I was eating enough —in fact, more than enough. But somehow, I was always tired. I couldn’t focus. My skin felt dull. My hair was thinning. Climbing stairs felt harder than they should. And emotionally, I was constantly swinging between irritability and exhaustion. I was overfed … but deeply undernourished . It took me years (and a complete mindset shift) to understand that food isn’t just about calories. It’s information . It’s fuel. It’s med

Michelle Shyam
Nov 17, 20253 min read


How To Fail At Weight Loss
Want to fail at weight loss? It’s easier than you think — and most people are already doing it without realizing. Instead of telling you...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 8, 20256 min read


How to Outsmart a Weight Loss Plateau
You’re doing everything “right.” Eating clean, working out, staying consistent — and then one day the scale just… stops moving. No matter...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 1, 20254 min read


How To Control Portions When Eating Out?
One thing I’ve learned over the years coaching my clients is that achieving your weight loss goal is only half the story—the real magic...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 11, 20253 min read


The 120/80 Standard
Ever wondered how we came to measure something as invisible yet vital as blood pressure? The measurement of blood pressure traces its...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 4, 20258 min read


When Support Sounds Like Shame
Let’s face it—we’ve all said something cringey in the name of “health” or “honesty.” (I’ve been there, foot firmly in mouth.) But the...

Michelle Shyam
May 26, 20256 min read


Are You Getting Enough Fibre?
For women the recommended dietary guideline is 25g of fibre daily , and for men its 38g daily —beneficial for gut health, stable...

Michelle Shyam
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Lower Your Cholesterol In 3 Weeks
Over the years, I’ve had clients approach me with the goal of improving their cholesterol levels quickly—whether it’s for meeting...

Michelle Shyam
Mar 24, 20254 min read


The Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Belly
Did you know your belly can tell you a lot about your health status? If your waist circumference is more than half your height, you have...

Michelle Shyam
Mar 17, 20256 min read


De'Liver' Tests
What is the leading cause of liver disease in India? Hepatitis Eh? Ha! Don't blame me for that pun, I'm raising a 11 year old who enjoys...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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