Struggling with fatigue as a Busy Professional Woman? Don't miss the upcoming Exhausted to Energized: 5 Day Workshop for Busy Professional Women. Click here to save your spot: https://crownexecutivehealth.com/workshop/ Summary In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses the causes of hypothyroidism. She explains that hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is not producing normal levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). There are several factors that can contribute to this, including damage to th...
May 21, 2024•24 min
What are the signs of an underactive thyroid? On this episode of your host, Lori Aikman, MSN, FNP-C, explains how the thyroid works and the role of hormones in its function. She also highlights the common symptoms of hypothyroidism and the importance of looking at optimal levels rather than just conventional ranges. Join the Upcoming Exhausted to Energized: 5 Day Workshop for Busy Professional Women! Save your spot here: https://crownexecutivehealth.com/workshop/ Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction ...
May 16, 2024•20 min
Which supplements are best to take for perimenopause symptoms? In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses natural treatments for perimenopause. She emphasizes that the podcast does not constitute medical advice and encourages listeners to consult with their healthcare providers. Lori explains the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and how they can affect the body. She then explores various natural treatments, including regulating the nervous system, managing inflammation, and balancing...
May 14, 2024•28 min
If you're over 35 and having hormonal changes how do you know if it's perimenopause? And what is perimenopause anyway? Don't miss Part 2 of the 10 Signs You're In Perimenopause. Interested in working with Crown Executive Health? Book at 15 minute Connection Call Here: https://l.bttr.to/9CQa9 Summary In this episode, Lori Aikman continues her discussion on perimenopause signs. She covers four more signs of perimenopause and provides information on testing options and what to do if you think you a...
May 09, 2024•20 min
If you're over 35 and having hormonal changes how do you know if it's perimenopause? And what is perimenopause anyway? In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses the signs of perimenopause and the hormonal changes that cause them. Perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause, which can occur in a woman's 40s or even earlier. The main hormonal changes during perimenopause include a decrease in progesterone and fluctuations in estrogen levels. The signs of perimenopause include heavier and long...
May 08, 2024•20 min
Learn 3 Easy Ways To Boost Your Energy in This Free Mini Series. Click Here To Access "The Essential Energy Shift" - https://crownexecutivehealth.com/ Summary In this conversation, Lori Aikman discusses supplements to treat cortisol issues. She covers the topics of electrolytes, adaptogens, licorice, and glandulars. Lori emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before taking any supplements and recommends using them to help the body function normally again, rather t...
May 02, 2024•23 min
In the episode of the She's Healthy Podcast your host and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Lori Aikman discussed 4 Ways for Busy Professional Women to regulate their cortisol levels naturally. Ready to boost your energy easily? Click the link to access the FREE Essential Energy Shift Video Series: https://crownexecutivehealth.com/ Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Testing Cortisol Levels 04:29 Lifestyle Changes to Support Cortisol Balance 06:39 Incorporating Relaxation and Calmness int...
Apr 30, 2024•34 min
In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses the best way to test cortisol levels and what tests should be done to check cortisol. She explains the limitations of checking cortisol in the blood and why she prefers using the Dutch Plus test from Precision Analytical. The Dutch Plus test measures cortisol levels in saliva and urine metabolites, providing a more accurate picture of cortisol production and clearance. A fast metabolized cortisol can indicate obesity or hyperthyroidism. Lori emphasizes the ...
Apr 25, 2024•22 min
In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses 13 lab tests that busy professional women should ask for in order to identify the root cause of fatigue. She emphasizes the importance of functional medicine and working with a healthcare practitioner to interpret the results. The recommended lab tests include blood sugar level, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin, complete blood cell count with differential, iron panel, electrolyte levels, cortisol level, DHEAS level, and thyroid function tests. Aikman shares ...
Apr 24, 2024•25 min
In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses the signs of low cortisol levels in busy professional women. She explains that many women she works with actually have low cortisol levels rather than high cortisol levels. She covers nine signs of low cortisol, including fatigue, trouble sleeping, sugar cravings, low mood, low blood pressure, allergies and sensitivities, digestive issues, and low body temperature. Lori emphasizes the importance of addressing these symptoms through functional lab testing an...
Apr 18, 2024•22 min
In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses the signs and symptoms of high cortisol levels in busy professional women. She explains that cortisol is the stress hormone and is released in response to stress. Some signs of high cortisol include decreased appetite, increased cravings, abdominal weight gain, digestive issues, feeling wired, trouble sleeping, palpitations, period irregularities, memory issues, and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Lori emphasizes the importance of understanding how cortisol aff...
Apr 16, 2024•22 min
If no matter what you do, no matter how much you sleep, no matter how many supplements you take, no matter how much weight you lose you’re always tired this episode is for you! Even if you’ve been to your doctor and they’ve done bloodwork but everything turned out “normal” today we’re talking about the root cause of fatigue and helping you understand why you’re tired all the time. If you’re wondering if Lori can help you with your fatigue, use this link schedule a free 15 minute connection call:...
Apr 03, 2024•24 min
Curious about working with Lori? Book a 15 Minute Connection Call: https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/bookings?s=63f18e116f764b1753415af8 DM "FAT BURN" to Lori on Instagram to get your copy of the "5 Days to Fat Burn: A 5 Day Meal Plan to Shift Your Hormones & Get Your Metabolism Firing For Busy Professional Women" https://www.instagram.com/loriaikman/ If you’re a busy working professional woman, you might be thinking that your stress is causing w...
Apr 02, 2024•26 min
If you’re a high performing, busy working woman looking for ways to increase your energy and boost productivity, check out these 7 morning routine hacks from your host Lori Aikman. Lori is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Founder of Queen Bee Medicine, a Direct Primary Care Telemedicine Practice based in Florida. Highlights: 2:30 Wake up around the same time everyday or within 2 hours of your usual time. 4:24 Drink water first thing in the morning with electrolytes 7:03 Delay your caffeine in...
Mar 27, 2024•18 min
You’re exhausted all the time, no matter what you do! You’re getting a good night’s sleep, you’re taking all the supplements, you’ve changed your diet and you don’t feel like anything is working. On this episode of the She’s Healthy Podcast your host, Lori Aikman, is explaining how you can boost your energy by treating the root cause of your fatigue. Curious about working with Lori? Book a 15 Minute Connection Call: https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/book...
Mar 21, 2024•31 min
What exactly do you need to do to lose weight in your 40s and 50s? HINT: This works even if you're in your 20s and 30s or over 60+ In part 2 of How To Lose Weight in Your 40s and 50s, your host Lori Aikman MSN, FNP-BC, breaks down the practical strategies for weight loss. Curious about working with Lori? Book a 15 Minute Connection Call: https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/bookings?s=63f18e116f764b1753415af8 Key Takeaways: Loosing weight comes down to bl...
Mar 13, 2024•23 min
Curious about working with Lori? Book a 15 Minute Connection Call: https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/bookings?s=63f18e116f764b1753415af8 Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s struggling with weight loss? Are all the things you used to do not working? This episode is for you! Today we're breaking down the hormonal changes happening that are contributing to resistant weight loss and weight gain. We'll also talk about how to reverse these changes and what it...
Mar 07, 2024•26 min
On today's episode of the She's Healthy Podcast we talk to Kaitlyn Martin owner of Get Fit Fitness Studio in Merritt Island, Florida about incorporating fitness into your lifestyle instead of the other way around! Kaitlyn's approach to lifestyle fitness helps women to create sustainable changes to build a healthy lifestyle and leaving behind the all or nothing mentality. Key Takeaways: The Power of a Morning Routine: Kaitlyn sheds light on the significance of starting your day with intention and...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min
Weight loss injections like semaglutide and tirzepatide are the most effect medications on the market right now for weight loss, but are they safe? On today's episode of the She's Healthy Podcast, your host, nurse practitioner and founder of Queen Bee Medicine, Lori Aikman, examines the research. If you've been considering taking one of these medications this episode is a must listen. Want to work with Lori or curious if we can help? Click here to book at 15 minute Connect Call: https://queenb...
Feb 20, 2024•30 min
Looking for a knowledgable, compassionate and holisitic primary care provider? Queen Bee Medicine our Direct Primary Care practice in Florida may be the right fit for you. Click here to book at 15 minute interest call: https://queenbeemedicine.com/ On this episode of the She’s Healthy podcast your host and Nurse Practitioner, Lori Aikman, looks at the research to see… Which is better for weight loss semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound)? If you're a woman who is struggling to lose weig...
Jan 20, 2024•25 min
Looking for a knowledgable, compassionate and holisitic primary care provider? Queen Bee Medicine our Direct Primary Care practice in Florida may be the right fit for you. Click here to book at 15 minute interest call: https://queenbeemedicine.com/ On this episode of the She’s Healthy Podcast your host and seasoned Nurse Practitioner Lori Aikman delves deep into the often-discussed topic of weight loss drugs, specifically Semaglutide and Ozempic. Join Lori as she addresses common concerns surr...
Jan 11, 2024•20 min
Looking for a knowledgable, compassionate and holisitic primary care provider? Queen Bee Medicine our Direct Primary Care practice in Florida may be the right fit for you. Click here to book at 15 minute interest call: https://calendly.com/lori-2wby/30min In this episode the She's Healthy Podcast your host and Nurse Practitioner, Lori Aikman, delves into the mechanics behind popular weight loss injections such as semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, tirzepatide, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. If you've been c...
Jan 09, 2024•28 min
In this solo episode of the She's Healthy Podcast, Lori Aikman, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, shares invaluable insights on how to navigate the holiday season without succumbing to unwanted weight gain. As we indulge in festive feasts and celebrations, Lori presents six practical tips to help you maintain a healthy balance while enjoying the holidays. Episode Highlights: Plan Ahead for Success: Lori emphasizes the importance of pre-planning meals and events during the holidays to make mindful a...
Dec 21, 2023•16 min
On this episode of the She's Healthy Podcast we talk to Soul Coach and host of the Wild Women Wild Soul Podcast, Morgan Ruff on cultivating gratitude. Here are the key takeaways: Morgan's "dark night of the soul" The importance of connection with nature and lessons from nature Learning and practicing self-compassion Being open to creativity Gratitude Learning to do the things that we resist Morgan's Process of Draw Your Future How Morgan's practice of self-compassion has transformed her health R...
Dec 20, 2023•41 min
Today on the She's Healthy Podcast I'm chatting with my friend Lauren Brandin-Brown who is the Clinical Outreach Manager at Charlie Health. Charlie Health Brief Overview Charlie Health is an evidence-based mental health & substance use virtual IOP for ages 11-33. We serve a broad range of patients, including individuals who are discharging directly from the ED or in-patient care, as well as those who require a step up from outpatient therapy. Immediate availability: There is no waitlist and ...
Dec 19, 2023•39 min
On this episode of the She's Healthy Podcast we're talking to breathwork facilitator Ashlee Livingstone on the myth of living a stress free life and how to use breathwork to manage stress especially during the holidays! Ashlee is on a mission to support busy high achievers, parents, business owners and entrepreneurs in reaching their goals without sacrificing all their joy, time, energy, and freedom along the way. She wants to help you get the life you want, right now and she knows from personal...
Dec 12, 2023•26 min
On this episode of the She's Healthy Podcast your host, Lori Aikman, interviews life coach and mompreneur, Martine Williams... Martine is a life coach, public motivator, podcaster, and mompreneur. She knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up…while prioritizing time with her husband and two sons. Martine became a thriving entrepreneur heading a multimillion-dollar organization, leading and coaching nearly 28,000 women and over her more than 15 years as a leader and national spea...
Dec 07, 2023•40 min
How to have your most abundant holidays! On this episode of the She's Healthy Podcast your host, Lori Aikman, interviews abundance coach, Athena Thiel, on how to allow more abundance in to your life especially during the holidays. Athena Thiel teaches, coaches and mentors women on how to become aware of and allow abundance into their lives, so they can authentically create a life they love! She works with both individual clients and groups, offering her programs online and in person. She loves c...
Dec 05, 2023•33 min
On this episode of the She's Healthy Podcast I interview Business Coach Jessica Osborn on how to create the life you really desire NOW as a working woman. Jessica Osborn is an experienced marketing strategist and business coach, host of She’s The Business Podcast, author, mum of 2! She spent 20 years building successful business brands around the globe, then ditched her top executive job and turned to the online business world to find fulfillment and flexibility to balance work and life with a y...
Dec 01, 2023•56 min
Curious about working with Lori? Book a 15 Minute Connection Call: https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/bookings?s=63f18e116f764b1753415af8 In this 5 day mini series, 5 Days to Fat Loss, your host Lori Aikman is talking all things weight loss and fat loss. In her virtual practice, Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Lori Aikman works with high achieving women to look and feel their best. The top 2 reasons women seek her...
Dec 01, 2023•23 min