Melissa Overman Health and Wellness
Unapologetically trading food sensitivities for food freedom. https://melissaoverman.com/links/
At Melissa Overman Health and Wellness, I am holding myself out to be a health and wellness coach and a certified health education specialist (CHES). My highest educational degree in these fields is a Master's degree in Health Education and a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH). I am currently seeking my national board certification as a health and wellness coach through the NBHWC. I am also tr
25/07/2022
When I was little, my allergies were horrible! Dust, mold, pollen, dairy...dogs. Thankfully, instead of just giving up on the whole dog thing we ended up with an apricot miniature poodle we named "Joey". (That's a whole story right there!)
Poodles work for me because they don't aggravate my allergies. We didn't know that when we brought that first sweet little terrier home! It was one of those things I had to learn about me. And now I have a wonderful, goofy, furry poodle-friend who answers to "Moose".
Something good came out of my allergies.
While we can all work through the trial and error of food choices when dealing with food sensitivities, sometimes it's nice to simplify so we can learn faster and more efficiently.
I've just opened up registration for my new 5-week program, Food Sensitivity Code, which will put you back in control of how you feel and what you eat. It's full of the kind of information and tools that will help you learn about you.
And who knows what kind of wonderful surprises lie on the other side of that journey!
For more information, head over to www.foodsensitivitycode.com.
Epigenetics is like intentional self-care, even if the topics seem old and worn out. Stay curious about that body you’re living in!!
The next Cornerstone of Epigenetics is stress! Talk about a worn out topic! No worries - I’m not going to tell you to stop stressing. But here is my favorite approach to managing stress…
Does your environment (and face products) impact food sensitivities and your overall health? Epigenetics says YES! Talking about another Cornerstone of Epigenetics today…and a really helpful wellness app that is underused!!
The first, and likely the BIGGEST, cornerstone of epigenetics is the foods we eat. A real challenge when we're dealing with food sensitivities, right?! Especially when you can't figure out your trigger foods. This is the place to start, even when the rest is completely confusing. No...it won't fix everything but it will get you started in the right direction!
Ever feel overwhelmed trying to figure out food sensitivities? This quick intro to epigenetics will give you four different ways to impact your food sensitivities and overall wellness. (More to come on each one of these!!)
I would love your help keeping this stuff relevant to you!!! Share your biggest question about food sensitivities in the comments.
What is the CRAZIEST symptom you’ve experienced? Think maybe it was related to your food sensitivities but not sure? Did you share it with your provider? Many of us buy into the lie that we’re weird and no one else has ever had THAT symptom and we shouldn’t share. Here’s why you should…
Is there a connection between histamine intolerance and vitamin D? Of course!! (Those kinds of questions are rarely answered with a No!) The hard part becomes changing your vitamin D level - to supplement or not? Is sunshine enough? Let’s simplify things today!
Check out the dminder app!
What is the HARDEST thing about food sensitivities and histamine intolerance? My opinion - it has little to do with the food! 🥪🍔🌮
Questions about food sensitivity testing? Download my FREE guide, Food Sensitivity Testing: Which test is right for you? 🤷♀️ Link in bio.
When we’re dealing with food sensitivities we end up giving up a lot of our favorite foods…like chocolate.
But what if you could find a brand/type of chocolate that wouldn’t mess things up? That you could enjoy periodically or in special situations??
Marie with The Tao of Chocolate is someone to follow! She knows more about chocolate than I know about food sensitivities! 😳 Here she’s talking about white chocolate…and teaching me a few things!
Enjoy the listen as I go order some super snazzy white chocolate to try!! 💃😍
Planning to see a provider about your symptoms and hoping for some answers? I hear you! Just remember you likely have less than 15 minutes to tell your story to your provider. Here is the #1 way to quickly and effectively communicate your story to a doctor brain… 🧠🥼
Ever tried an elimination to identify your possible trigger foods? Not easy, was it? While I won’t promise this to be a lot easier, I can share an option which may be more effective in slowing down your food sensitivity symptoms!
Want more info on food sensitivity testing? Download my free guide! Link in bio.
Five pretty common complaints which could be caused by histamine intolerance. The question is always, “could food sensitivities cause ‘this symptom’?” The answer is usually Yes!
Get your free self-care (meaning you can do the stuff to make you feel better!) guide for histamine intolerance. Just click the Learn More button at the top of the page or use Link in Bio .
Since when has “you’re a woman” become a legitimate explanation for physical symptoms? What do you do when a provider tells you “it’s all in your head”? Let’s have a heart to heart…
Food sensitivities can be one of the biggest puzzles of your life. What can you do to solve the puzzle?
If you struggle with food sensitivities, you have likely asked the big question - what’s causing these reactions?! It’s a big question with more than one possible answer…
Do you know the difference between food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances? What do they look and feel like? They may have more in common than you realize!
20/12/2021
Many times well-meaning individuals will try to get you to try a food item because of their personal experience or that of an acquaintance.
What does your truth say?
19/12/2021
Boundaries are one of the simplest forms of self-care...and one of the most important! But just because they can be simple doesn't mean they're easy.
Ever consider how boundaries can support your health? Think maybe boundaries have nothing to do with food allergies and sensitivities? That's what this week's postcard is all about!! (With a little Sixty-Second Self-Care Tip to help you get started!)
https://melissaoverman.com/negotiating/
16/12/2021
Most common question in the world of food sensitivities: which test?! It isn't always as straightforward as you may think it should be. It depends a lot on what you're trying to learn about your body.
13/12/2021
Living with food sensitivities isn't easy, especially when the voices around you constantly challenge and question your food choices. Knowing Your own Truth is what keeps us making good-for-us decisions about what we eat.
What does your truth say when you hear "but dairy was never a problem before!"?
12/12/2021
Wondering how to test for food allergies and sensitivities? This week's postcard may help you find the best test for you and your situation. And my favorite test, as a provider, coach and highly allergic/sensitive gal, may surprise you!!
https://melissaoverman.com/which-test/
08/12/2021
Reading labels over and over and over can be maddening. But it's how we stay safe when we're living with food sensitivities and allergies! Try turning it into a game - did you guess ingredients correctly?!
06/12/2021
Living with food allergies and sensitivities means we have to be a good salesperson part of the time. We need a good elevator speech to quickly help those who are willing to learn about our experience understand a little bit more.
This is actually something I recommend you spend a little bit of time thinking about. The goal is one or two sentences - about 15 seconds. Short and sweet.
So...what does your truth say when someone asks about what you can and can't eat?
01/12/2021
29/11/2021
It's not unusual to have friends and family who just don't understand the impact of one little bite of your trigger food on how you feel.
When you hear "Just give it a try! One little bite won't cause any problems...", what does your truth say? How do you respond?
Let me know in the comments, if you're comfortable sharing!
28/11/2021
Ever wonder if your symptoms can help you determine whether it's food allergies or food sensitivities causing problems? I wish it were super clear and super easy, but it rarely plays out that way. BUT...you can learn quite a bit by listening to your body...
New POSTCARD here: https://melissaoverman.com/which-is-it/
24/11/2021
Knowing the rules of any game is a big part of staying in control of the action - even with food sensitivities!
22/11/2021
Your truth is what keeps you grounded in your unique journey with food sensitivities, regardless of what the voices around you are saying!
When you hear "Why do you always make things so hard?!", what does your truth say?
Let me know in the comments!
21/11/2021
This is Moose, my bestest buddy. We had an adventure today driving to a local farm and picking up a fresh turkey for the family Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey is a holiday tradition in our house, but I’ve reacted to the typical frozen grocery store birds for years. No clue why, but my body says no. So, we invest (cuz I’m not gonna lie - they’re expensive) in a fresh bird every year.
Why? Because the tradition is important enough to me to pay the extra…and take my dog with me on the trek to go pick it up.
We all have choices to make on our food sensitivity journey - and the holidays frequently require some big choices! What is your favorite Thanksgiving holiday tradition???
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