Merly Hartnett Integrative Health Coach
Helping women to balance their hormones and recover from chronic stress.
I tried to name this smoothie based on it's content and well it was just a bit too hard so instead you just got Merly's Superfood Smoothie Bowl. By the way, it's pretty much impossible to make a smoothie bowl without making a mess! I'm writing this up because I got a few requests on … Continue reading Merly’s Superfood Smoothie Bowl
I have a client and in her first coaching session she said that she thinks she has a thyroid issue. As an Integrative Health Coach my role is not to diagnose, treat or try to cure any medical health conditions but what I do know is that a client’s intuitions is often right. McCall McPherson … Continue reading Do you have a thyroid problem?
Today I had to get an x-ray for a tooth extraction. I had to remove any jewellery and wear a protective belt around my waist. The lady was really nice but I was so nervous about a machine radiating these energy wavelengths around my head that my mind started thinking about things like what if … Continue reading How to move forward when you’re overcome by fear
This week on my Instagram I shared how I was attacked by a deadly, massive, hairy, scary, spider and my stress response was lightning fast! So when I say stress affect’s a women’s endocrine system instantly, this is a good example. It makes evolutionary sense for a women’s fertility to be reduced when the body … Continue reading What is the number one cause for hormonal imbalances?
I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in November 2018 and my son at the time was 21 months old. I remember having so many great ideas on what I wanted to do with my Health Coach Training Certification that I couldn't wait to get started. I had been self-employed as an independent contractor … Continue reading Can you have a career as a health coach?
I took my two boys out for lunch and we had sushi. My 3 year old always get the mini tuna sushi rolls but he also enjoys trying new varieties from my plate. Today he said “mummy I want to try that one” whilst pointing at a plate on the conveyor belt and I grabbed … Continue reading 5 Mental Health Detoxing Tips for Balancing Hormones
One of my coaching clients was told she needed to lose weight by her specialist to increase the chances of falling pregnant while doing IVF. She'd come to me to help her shift the extra weight and boost her chances of having a successful transfer. During our recent session I asked her if she knew … Continue reading How being overweight impacts fertility
This week I've been working on putting together a workshop to help women who are wanting to increase their chances of falling pregnant. There is a lot of things that women think about when it comes to getting baby-ready. We eat better, we might give up alcohol and start taking prenatal supplements but there seems … Continue reading The one thing that women overlook when it comes to getting baby ready
https://youtu.be/SjAOnHGvyjw "What role can Health Coaches play in the ongoing healthcare crisis in America? A very significant one, says Dr. Mehmet Oz, who recently sat down with IIN founder Joshua Rosenthal to discuss the issue. Their probing conversation explored the different roles of doctors, patients, and Health Coaches in our current system, and how each … Continue reading Dr.Oz shares the benefits of Health Coaches in the healthcare system
Some of the more commonly known symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include: Irregular periods or no periodsExcess hair growth on the face, stomach and backLoss or thinning of hair on the scalpAcne and pimplesDifficulty falling pregnant naturallyEasy to gain weight or trouble releasing the weightand being a light sleeper or inability to get a … Continue reading What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)