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3 Dirty Words in Women’s Health
Too many women suffer from problems that they take over everyday life. So many of us sneak around and whisper because we are ashamed to discuss what's happening in our body. Unfortunately, this means that women's health care is lagging behind. Why can't women even...
3 Reasons You Should Do Interval Fitness Workouts
Who has tons of time to exercise? For most people, feeling pressed for time is one of the main reasons for not exercising regularly. What if I told you that short bouts of exercise may actually be ideal? It's true! If you're a woman over 40, interval fitness is the...
10 Best Wellness Gifts Under $50
Looking for the perfect gift for someone you love where the thought really does count? My 10 best wellness gifts under $50 are hand-picked with thoughtfulness and love. Each of the 10 best wellness gifts supports holistic health, encouraging the receiver feel that her...
5 Reasons Life Begins at 40
As women age, naturally-changing hormone levels and priorities of life are all competing for attention. Rather than just accept that getting older means falling apart, realize that with a careful plan and self-advocacy, life begins at 40! While it may not be what...
Spit Saves Lives: Will You Be The Match?
When my best friend’s daughter was three, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Blood cancer. Like many families, this diagnosis was completely unexpected. Just 36 hours before her diagnosis, little Katherine was at a friend’s birthday party jumping on...
Top 10 Perimenopause Questions
One of the greatest frustrations of midlife is that women don't know what is normal and what isn't regarding their body. The most common perimenopause questions voice this frustration. When it's challenging to find quality information or (worse) medical professionals...
Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?
How shocked were you when your doctor told you that you had osteoporosis? We've all seen the commercials on TV of little old ladies hunched over walkers. As this image runs through your mind, you think, "that's not me!" As the diagnosis sinks in you grow both a little...
Perimenopause Insomnia: Get Better Sleep Tonight!
If you're a woman over 40 and you sleep soundly every night, good for you! But for most of us, perimenopause insomnia is a real struggle. Getting a good night's sleep is like a unicorn. It seems like it should be so simple, right? Isn't sleeping something our bodies...
Bladder Leakage: A Common (not normal) Problem
EEEEP! I’ve just peed on myself! Rest assured, Mama, you are not alone. Your pelvic floor was under some serious strain during pregnancy. Experiencing bladder leakage in the postpartum period is extremely common. This condition is called stress incontinence, and it...
How to Use an Interval Timer
For people who struggle with fitting exercise into a busy schedule, doing at home exercise like interval training means you can get a great workout in even while watching your favorite TV show. What? For real?! Yes! And you should be doing interval workouts because...
Meet Coach Karen
Karen Shopoff Rooff is a wife to one, mom to three, and coach to many. She has reaped the rewards of living a fit and active life. Her writing, speaking, and coaching encourage others to become Well Balanced Women.
I'm a Women's Wellness Warrior who is committed to helping women find realistic, sustainable solutions to creating a healthy lifestyle that works with their real life.
Whether you're looking for a health coach, fitness & wellness ecourses, or a public speaker or podcast guest, I would be honored to walk with you on your wellness journey.