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popping the pill: nutritional implications of birth control for dancers
The recent availability of an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill has sparked discussions about its accessibility and the nutritional

Melissa
Jul 19, 20233 min read


prioritize your #2 💩
Not sure about y'all, but when I travel it's very apparent that my #2 becomes my #1 priority...
And yes, we're talking about bowel rhythm,

Melissa
Jul 13, 20232 min read


embracing true health: beyond body weight
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrients, performance, and the demands of dance and athleticism is crucial. However, let’s

Melissa
Jun 28, 20233 min read


dance nutrition: myth or fact?
Dance requires strength, agility, and endurance, making proper nutrition essential for performance and injury prevention. However, common nu

Melissa
Apr 19, 20233 min read


basic nutrition for the hormone cycle
It's essential to fuel our bodies with the right nutrients to support each phase of the cycle. In this post, we'll dive deeper into the nutr

Melissa
Apr 5, 20233 min read


time change effecting the spring in your step?
If you're still struggling with feeling awake in the morning or having trouble falling asleep at night, you're not alone. The combination of

Melissa
Mar 21, 20233 min read


It’s the Cycle of Life
Life is full of cycles - from the rhythms of exercise and sleep to the ups and downs of emotions. At the center of it all are hormone cycles

Melissa
Mar 15, 20233 min read


prioritize the dancer
I awoke to a disturbing Instagram story post from one of my favorite ballet dancers and it definitely fired me up. So… I took class, experie

Melissa
Nov 14, 20226 min read


immune boosters - internal (part two)
I was recently pretty sick and stuck in bed for a few days, and it was just the reminder I needed that we're currently at the start of...

Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read


immune boosters - external (part one)
Keep reading for my quick tips to keep your immune system strong as we head into this year's season of runny + raw noses. This two-part seri

Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 min read


NSAID what?
NSAIDs - can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Basically says every performance athlete ever. Well… what are they? NSAIDs are...

Melissa
Sep 6, 20225 min read


this is my dancer's body
What is written below first appeared as a social media post on april 5, 2021. It rings just as true today as it did a year ago and, I...

Melissa
Jul 25, 20222 min read


the guilt/pleasure of working out
Not sure about you all, but I receive emails like this pretty often. Between the weekly Fitbit and monthly Peloton summaries, I feel like...

Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read


getting lost in movement
This week, I'm thinking a lot about the sensation of movement. Some of you may know that I'm a ballet dancer, and I am lucky to have...

Melissa
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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