Category: Lifestyle

Háblame De Tí Podcast- Virginia Rodríguez Perlado

  I had the pleasure to be interviewed by my friend and colleague, Maite Piera, for her Podcast– Háblame de tí. We discussed my professional trajectory, my love for Functional Medicine and Coaching, my career change, my experience living in several countries, some awesome healthy tips and many more details…A super open and honest discussion,...
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Exclusive Interview by Suburbs101

  I was recently interviewed by Suburbs101 about my experience moving from Houston to Rye, NY. We also talked about what I love about living in Rye, my family and my work as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. I love living in Westchester where I can serve the community as a health coach and also...
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Hormonal health: What can we do about it?

  Hormonal health is primarily about balance vs. absolute levels of any one hormone at any point in time. Cholesterol is the starting point (LDL specifically) of all sex hormones. Hormones are made overtly by glands (e.g. testosterone in testes for men; estrogen and progesterone in ovaries in women; both sexes make progesterone in the...
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One habit at a time. Constantly

  Doing the basic, the fundamentals, right, is the best kept secret about longevity. I work on this foundation with my clients from Day 1 and I encourage them to take action EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. One habit at a time. What really matters is not what you do every now and then but what you do every...
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Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

  There are so many different factors that may have an impact on weight loss. We can’t tackle weight loss in isolation. First, we need to assess what may be in the way by looking at root causes and then address those aspects. Only then we will see a change on the scale and we...
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Cardiovascular health. What matters?

  When it comes to taking care of our heart, let’s take a look at the few things that matter most: The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, the blood, and the blood vessels. Basically, a pump, miles of distributed hoses, and a priceless liquid. The heart is a very large, electrically stimulated muscle,...
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The Amazing Properties of Pumpkins

  Pumpkins have outstanding nutritional value. According to Dr.Fuhrman: Pumpkins Contain Carotenoids Important for Immune Function Pumpkins and related squashes are good sources of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants belonging to a group of pigments called carotenoids. • Carotenoids defend the body’s tissues against oxidative damage, helping to prevent chronic diseases and premature aging....
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Anti-aging, what’s the secret?

  Yes, we are all getting older, but can we age with grace? Can we establish some awesome diet and lifestyle habits that will allow us to live longer younger? These are some of the outstanding recommendations we can all follow, supported by Dr. Frank Lipman: 1. Focus on a whole foods diet that promotes...
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Do you love your tribe?

  What I do as a Functional Medicine Health Coach is about Education, Inspiration, Empowerment and Community. When my clients work with me, they get access to very critical scientific information about Nutrition and Lifestyle Management. It is not just about that, it is about behavior change, and transformation. We together, come up with the...
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What do NASA Astronauts and Functional Medicine Coaches have in common?

  This is dedicated to all my colleagues, Functional Medicine Health Coaches, our amazing patients and clients and our future patients and clients. You are the reason why we do what we do everyday. We are transforming healthcare together. Since I have been living in Houston for the last 6 years, I have had the...
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