Kharissa Forte
School
Institute For Integrative Nutrition, University Of Missouri
Expertise
Health & Wellness, Self-care, Veganism
- While earning her health coaching certification, Kharissa spent six months training under a local naturopath where she learned real-life application of herbs, essential oils, and other natural antidotes.
- As a wife, mom of two athletes, and a vegan in Kansas City (i.e., the BBQ capital of the world), Kharissa has a knack for teaching people how to implement health and wellness practices that are best for their bio-individuality without sacrificing their relationships or social life.
- By being a small business owner in addition to being a writer, Kharissa understands how important it is to make sure internal factors of well-being, such as mindfulness and emotional intelligence, are upheld and prioritized just as much as nutrition, exercise, and other physical aspects of health.
Experience
As far back as she can remember, Kharissa Forte has always had a love for writing and self-care. Her experience as a health writer dates back to 2009 when she wrote health articles for her university's newspaper. Since then, her work has been featured in Mantra Wellness Magazine and she also writes a self-care column for Startland News. In addition to writing, Kharissa is the co-founder of a health and wellness e-commerce brand called Grace & Grind. Several outlets including the Kansas City Business Journal and Startup Hustle Podcast have interviewed Kharissa to share her insight with their audience. Kharissa believes that true self-care isn't just something you do – it's part of who you are. Her mission is to empower people to make self-care a seamless, natural rhythm of their everyday lives sans any guilt, pressure, or resistance.
Education
With formal training as both a journalist and health coach, Kharissa Forte's expertise enables her to write articles that are both credible and practical. In 2013, she earned a journalism and mass communications degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and went on to earn a health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2019.
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Stories By Kharissa Forte
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Oops! She did it again! Britney Spears, 40, announced on Instagram earlier today that she is expecting a child with fiancé Sam Asghari, 28.
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Stress is inevitable. While you can implement your own stress management to help sift through these moments, your cells deal with stress in their own way.
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Keeping dogs' food bowls clean makes a difference in their health. New data has emerged showing that these factors can have an impact on our health, too.
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Integrative medicine doctor Taz Bhatia has created five different weight loss types that she associates with different ideal diets and exercise plans.
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If you're trying to lose weight and want to keep it off, boosting your metabolism is key. But don't think the only way to do that is by working out more.
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Melatonin is a hormone that helps us go to sleep. If we're battling insomnia or jet-lagged, a melatonin supplement can help. Though it comes with side effects.
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Lifestyle — especially stress and anxiety — plays a role in our overall health, and nutrient intake doesn't start and stop with what's on your plate.
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Kombucha is often touted for its health benefits, but if you are not careful, it can also make you sick. Here's why, and how to drink kombucha safely.
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If you experience high levels of stress before, during, and after your commutes, you might not be as productive as you can be at work.
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New data is emerging which suggests that there is a correlation between COVID-19 and dental health, but can COVID-19 actually affect your teeth?
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From teeth whitening to weight loss, apple cider vinegar is known as a real winner among health and wellness circles for many reasons.
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Menstrual care has evolved a whole lot over the years. One of the latest advancements is period underwear, but you may be wondering: do they actually work?
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Trauma can damage the brain in ways that lead to an increased risk of anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, trouble sleeping, and more.
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Cardio exercise and strength training have been found to benefit heart health. But running fast and long-distance can do your heart more harm than good.
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The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics reveals startling data on midlife depression for women.
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Butter is rich in vitamin E and vitamin A, nutrients that can do wonders for your skin. If want to get and maintain a youthful glow, don't shy away from butter.
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The actress, pop star, and entrepreneur Selena Gomez is looking to destigmatize and democratize mental health with her new platform, Wondermind.
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In addition to seeking therapy and medical treatments, your diet can also play a role in helping you manage depression and bipolar disorder.
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Coronary artery disease impacts 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Could artificial intelligence analyze your voice to determine if you're at risk?
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If you're taking supplements to get the recommended levels of daily intake of vitamin C, you might be taking too much, or not absorbing enough.
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The food and drinks you consume can have a big impact on how well you're able to perform in the gym. How do energy drinks affect your body?
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Researchers believe there may be a benefit to tailoring work schedules to individuals' sleep schedules, particularly for this group of people.
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Although value meals may be quick, easy, and affordable options, the health risks they're associated with are a far higher price to pay.
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Strength training, not just cardio, is vitally important for weight loss, and the way you approach your sets and reps is key.
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Master cleanses, juice fasts, and raw food diets are popular ways to detox. But by detoxing naturally, you can get all the benefits without any risk.
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The hypothalamus controls sensations of hunger and thirst, so sometimes you can be confused about whether you're hungry or thirsty. Know the difference.
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A team of100 scientists has made history by completing the human genome, allowing a pathway to investigating the role DNA variations play in disease.