Gidget Ovsenek Holistic Wellness

07/22/2025

🌿 Struggling with low energy, bloating, or hormone imbalance? You’re not alone—and it’s not just “getting older.”

Hi, I’m Gidget Ovsenek, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist based locally in Brighton and Trenton. I also work with clients virtually, so regardless of your location, we can work together.

I work with women and men who feel like their body is out of balance and just aren’t getting the answers they need.

Does any of this sound familiar?

✨ You wake up tired, no matter how much you sleep
✨ Bloating, reflux, or “bathroom issues” are your norm
✨ Mood swings, PMS, or hormonal shifts are getting harder
✨ Brain fog or anxiety is creeping in more than you’d like
✨ You’ve tried cutting foods or taking supplements, but nothing sticks

If that hit close to home, I invite you to grab my FREE Digestive Relief Guide—simple, natural tools to start supporting your gut (and hormones) today.
🧡 Get it here: https://gidgetovsenek.aweb.page/digestive-relief-guide

Want to talk to someone who gets it? I offer free 20-minute consultations so we can chat about what’s going on and how I can help.

Book here: https://p.bttr.to/3IVSoJt
📍In-person in Brighton at Psychotherapy and Healing Hub & Trenton, or virtually from anywhere

💻 Learn more: www.gidgetovsenek.com
You can feel like yourself again—with the right plan and support.
Let’s get started 🌱

Are you ready to rebalance your life? Let's transform your hormones and gut health so you can get back to life. Inquire today.

07/21/2025

Are you constantly dealing with gas, bloating, or digestive upset?

Do you ever struggle with gas, bloating, acid reflux, or indigestion?

Do you feel like no matter what you eat, you’re always uncomfortable?

Has a doctor ever told you that you have IBS?... What if I told you "IBS" is NOT a diagnosis, it is actually a symptom.

Whether it's gas, bloating, constipation, reflux, diarrhea, headaches, acne, skin issues, low energy, auto-immune illness, hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, weight gain, anxiety, depression and decreased immune system resiliency -- absolutely EVERYTHING begins within the gut.

This is exactly why I'm excited about sharing this information with you and supporting you through your gut and hormone healing journey.

If you want to take charge of your health and bring your hormones and gut back into harmony, you've got to begin by fixing your gut.

The GI MAP is a Functional Lab gut test that I use in my practice.

Gut Health testing is a functional lab test that you can obtain through a Functional Health Practitioner like myself, not your regular doctor.

It helps to provide me with more information so I can learn more about WHY you're feeling.

If this test interests you, it's crucial to partner with someone who really gets these lab results and knows exactly what your body needs when it comes to:

- Targeted protocols that work for you
- Custom supplements and herbal solutions
- Fine-tuning your nutrition for your specific body
- Showing you how your tests, and other labs connect together to give you the full story of what's happening with your health and what your symptoms are trying to tell you.

If you're sick and tired of the guessing game and ready to dive into functional testing, I'm here for you!

📞Book a Complimentary 20-minute consultation with me to discuss how I can help you, just like I have helped many others and and finally get the relief you're looking for.

🔻Book from my website www.gidgetovsenek.com

06/13/2025

Great for this upcoming Father's Day Weekend BBQ 🍗

🥔Radish & Cucumber Mini Potato Salad
Serves 4

🥒Ingredients:

2 cups Mini Potatoes (halved)
1 1/2 tsps Yellow Mustard
1 1/2 tsps White Wine Vinegar
1/8 tsp Cane Sugar
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Shallot (finely chopped)
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup Radishes (thinly sliced)
1/4 Cucumber (large, sliced)
2 tbspsFresh Dill (finely chopped)

🗒️ Directions:

Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Gradually add the oil in a thin stream while whisking continuously. Add the shallot and season with salt and pepper.

Toss the warm potatoes in the dressing. Let them marinate for five minutes.

Add the radishes, cucumber, and dill and toss to coat. Divide evenly between bowls or plates and enjoy!

📝Notes:

Leftovers:
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Serving Size:
One serving is approximately 3/4 cup.

More Flavour:
Add a spoonful of capers to the dressing.

Additional Toppings:
Crumbled feta, chopped chives, and/or toasted sunflower seeds.

🍎Insights:

Heart Health:

The inclusion of extra virgin olive oil and radishes contributes to heart health by providing healthy fats and antioxidants, which may help reduce inflammation and improve cholesterol levels.

Digestive Health:

The fiber content from mini potatoes and cucumbers aids in digestion, promoting regular bowel movements and supporting a healthy gut microbiome.

Liver & Gallbladder:

Radishes support the liver and gallbladder by enhancing bile flow and aiding in the removal of toxins. Their natural compounds aid digestion and gently cleanse these organs.

Nutrient-Rich Ingredients:

This recipe features a variety of vegetables and herbs, which are rich in vitamins and minerals, supporting overall health and providing essential nutrients that contribute to immune function and skin health.

06/12/2025

The Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle 🧩

If you're doing everything 'right' but still dealing with digestive issues and hormone chaos, this is for you 👇"

🧠Your nervous system is the master conductor of your health orchestra - and it's having a constant conversation with your gut and hormones!

Think of it as your body's WiFi network. When it's working smoothly, everything communicates perfectly. When it's glitchy? Your whole system suffers.

Your nervous system operates in two main modes:

⚡ Sympathetic: "Fight-or-flight" emergency mode
🌸 Parasympathetic: "Rest, digest, and heal" mode

Most of us are stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive, which creates a cascade of health issues:

🔸 Your digestive fire gets turned OFF (hello bloating, IBS!)
🔸 Stress hormones like cortisol flood your system daily
🔸 Sleep and s*x hormones get disrupted
🔸 Your immune system gets suppressed
🔸 Blood sugar becomes a rollercoaster
🔸 Inflammation runs wild

Here's the beautiful truth: 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut! The gut-brain connection is REAL.

When your nervous system is regulated, your body can actually heal - digestion improves, hormones rebalance, and wellness becomes possible.

Simple ways to activate your healing mode:

🌱 Deep belly breathing (try 4-7-8 technique)
✨ Breathwork or soundbaths
🚿 End showers with 30 seconds cold water
🎵 Hum, sing, or gargle (hello vagus nerve!)
🌳 Walks in nature (no earbuds, listen to nature)
🍽️ Mindful eating without distractions
😴 Consistent sleep schedule
🫖 Herbal teas like chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, lavender
🧘‍♀️ 5-minute morning meditation
🌱 Gentle movement like yoga or walking

Remember: You can't heal in a stressed state. Supporting your nervous system is the foundation for gut health, balanced hormones, and total wellness!

✨When we regulate our nervous system, everything else starts to fall into place.

What's your go-to practice for calming your system? Drop it below! 👇

06/10/2025

Hi, I’m a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN, RHNP, NNCP,)
If you’ve been feeling like something just isn’t right in your body lately—you’re not alone.

Maybe you’ve been brushing off the bloating, the low energy, the mood swings or cravings… telling yourself it’s “normal” or “just part of getting older.”

But here’s the truth: those symptoms are your body’s way of asking for help.

Does this sound like you?
✔ Acid reflux or heartburn
✔ Bloating, gas, or unpredictable digestion
✔ PMS, irregular cycles, or hormonal ups and downs
✔ Fatigue that won’t go away—even after a full night’s sleep
✔ Brain fog, anxiety, or mood swings
✔ Weight gain that doesn’t budge
✔ Cravings that feel out of control
✔ Recurring infections or food sensitivities

If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know—you don’t have to keep living this way.

Your body can heal. You just need the right support.
I help people uncover the root cause of what’s really going on inside. No band-aids, no quick fixes—just real, sustainable support that brings your body back into balance.

You deserve to feel good again. To have energy, clarity, and confidence in how your body feels every day.

Let’s work together to get you there.

Book a free 20-minute consultation
We’ll talk about what’s going on and how I can support your journey back to wellness.
https://p.bttr.to/3IVSoJt

Grab your FREE Digestive Relief Guide
Simple, natural tools and recipes to start calming your gut today.
https://gidgetovsenek.aweb.page/digestive-relief-guide

Want to learn more about what I do?
Read client stories, explore my services, and get inspired.
www.gidgetovsenek.com

Appointments available:
In-person in Brighton (at Psychotherapy and Healing Hub) and Trenton
Or virtually from anywhere in the comfort of your own home

You don’t have to keep pushing through. With the right plan, the right guidance, and someone in your corner—you can absolutely feel like yourself again.

Let’s get started when you’re ready.

💛 Follow for gut + hormone health tips and encouragement:

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Suffering from acid reflux, heartburn, bloating, gas and digestive discomfort, no matter what you eat?

05/29/2025

Signs You Have A Sluggish Liver?

Did you know your liver is responsible for over 500 different functions?

1. Your Liver Does Way More Than Detox:

It’s your body's hidden powerhouse working 24/7 to keep you balanced.

✔Clears excess hormones (estrogen, cortisol)
✔Filters meds, toxins, alcohol, chemicals
✔Produces bile to break down fats
✔Regulates blood sugar + cholesterol
✔Stores + activates nutrients (A, D, B12, iron)
✔Neutralizes histamine + inflammation
✔Supports immunity
✔Converts thyroid hormone (T4 → T3)

2. SIGNS OF A SLUGGISH LIVER:

✔Hormonal imbalances PMS, acne, heavy periods
✔Migraines or headaches after meals
✔Yellowish eyes or skin
✔Itchy skin (no rash)
✔Swollen lymph nodes
✔Fat intolerance or nausea
✔Mood swings, irritability, anger
✔Dark under-eye circles
✔Body odor or bad breath
✔Histamine sensitivity
✔Loss of appetite
✔Bloating + sluggish digestion

These are whispers your liver asking for help

3. Why Your Liver Gets Overloaded:

✔Alcohol, meds, toxins
✔Processed foods + poor fats
✔Endocrine disruptors (fragrance, plastics, cosmetics, nail polish, laundry products etc)
✔Chronic stress + cortisol spikes
✔Gut inflammation + bloating
✔Nutrient deficiencies (B vitamins, magnesium, choline, protein)

It’s not just one thing it’s daily load over time

4. How to Support Your Liver (Gently + Daily):

✔Eat bitter + cruciferous veggies
✔Drink lemon or ACV water
✔Add garlic, onions, leeks
✔Eat beets + carrots
✔Use healthy fats in moderation
✔Include protein at every meal
✔Stay hydrated with filtered water
✔Move daily (walks, rebounding, stretching)
✔Prioritize daily bowel movements
✔Regulate your nervous system (breathe, rest, reset)
✔Sweat regularly (sauna, exercise, dry brushing)
✔Get deep, uninterrupted sleep
✔Herbal allies: milk thistle, dandelion root, schisandra, burdock

5. Love Your Liver:

It needs you to:
✔Reduce the burden
✔Provide real nourishment
✔Support your body consistently

This is long-term healing, not a detox trend

Support Your Liver, Support Your Life :

✔More energy
✔Balanced hormones
✔Clear skin
✔Better moods
✔Effortless digestion

Which symptom or tip stood out to you most?

04/23/2025

Let’s not make health more complicated than it needs to be.

Sure, there are endless trendy tools and wellness gadgets out there, but the truth is—the basics still work—and they work really well.

After working with so many clients, I’ve seen time and again:
It's the simple things that move the needle most.

Here’s what consistently makes a big difference:

✅ Eat enough and eat regularly to keep blood sugar stable & your metabolism
supported
✅ Cut back on screen time — especially the endless scrolling
✅ Breathe through your nose (mouth taping crew, you get it)
✅ Get outside in the morning for natural light
✅ Drink clean, filtered water
✅ Step outside during the day — barefoot if you can
✅ Go to bed earlier (yes, sleep still matters!)
✅ Get more minerals in your day

Don’t forget the emotional side of health:

✅ Make time to laugh and play — seriously, joy is medicine
✅ Spend time with people you care about — in person when possible (this is
why we created R&R 💗)
✅ Pay attention to your inner dialogue — your thoughts shape your health, too

👇What would you add to this back-to-basics list?

03/12/2025

I am moving.... 📦️

My new Home Office location will be in Trenton ON.

I will start taking clients at the new location on April 1st.

You can still see me at my Brighton location:

Psychotherpathy and Healing Hub
78 Main St. Brighton

To book go to the link in my bio or my website www.gidgetovsenek.com

02/13/2025

Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
2 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)
2 Carrot (medium, diced)
2 stalks Celery (medium, diced)
2 Garlic (clove, minced)
2 tsps Ginger (fresh, minced)
2 1/16 quarts Bone Broth
2 cups Cauliflower Rice
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tsps Turmeric (ground)

Directions:

Add the chicken breast, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, and broth to a pot. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover partially and simmer for 15 to 17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the broth. Shred or cut into bite-sized pieces, then add it back to the broth.

Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and turmeric to the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer partially covered for two minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Divide evenly between bowls and enjoy!

Notes:

Leftovers:
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze for up to three months.

Serving Size:
One serving is approximately two cups.

Make it Vegan:
Use chickpeas, lentils, or tofu instead of chicken.

Additional Toppings:
Chives, lemon juice, parsley and/or dill.

Short on Time: Use leftover chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

INSIGHTS:

Protein

This recipe is rich in protein, primarily from the chicken breast. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting overall growth and development.

Vitamins and Minerals

The ingredients in this recipe provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The carrot and celery contribute to Vitamin A and K intake, while the cauliflower rice is a good source of Vitamin C. The bone broth and chicken breast provide essential minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc.

Digestive Health

This recipe includes ingredients like onion, garlic, and ginger which are known to support digestive health. Additionally, the high fiber content from the vegetables helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system.

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02/05/2025

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02/04/2025

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12/12/2024

A recipe for your upcoming Holiday gatherings!⁠
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Baked Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Dip ⁠
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Ingredients: ⁠
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1 1/2 cups Goat Cheese⁠
1/2 cup organic Cream Cheese, Regular⁠
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil⁠
1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (chopped)⁠
1 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)⁠
5 ozs Gluten-Free Crackers⁠
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Directions:⁠
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC).⁠
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In a food processor combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and oil. Process until smooth and creamy. Add the sun dried tomatoes and mix to combine ⁠
with a spoon.⁠
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Transfer the goat cheese mixture to an oven safe baking dish and place in the oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until bubbly and warm.⁠
Top with parsley and serve with crackers.⁠
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Notes:⁠
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Leftovers:⁠
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.⁠
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Serving Size:⁠
An 8 x 5-inch (20 x 13 cm) casserole dish was used to make eight servings. One serving is about 1/4 cup of dip and 1/2 cup of cracker⁠
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No Parsley:⁠
Use chives or green onion.⁠
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No Sun dried tomatoes:⁠
Use roasted red peppers. My fav!!!⁠
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