Lisa Kilgour Nutritionist

04/28/2025

Have you tried to detox and ended up feeling worse than before?

You weren’t doing it wrong. Your body was trying to protect you the only way it knew how.

It wasn’t fighting against you, it was fighting for you.

Here’s what’s actually happening:

40–60% of us have an MTHFR genetic mutation, and this puts your body’s detox pathways under extra pressure.

MTHFR affects how your body processes folate → a critical piece in methylation.

Methylation is one of your body’s most important repair and detox systems. When it’s sluggish, your liver has a harder time processing toxins, clearing out excess hormones, and keeping your mood and energy stable.

Even without a formal diagnosis, sluggish methylation is incredibly common—especially if you:

→ Are neurodivergent
→ Are sensitive to medications
→ Have a history of anxiety, autoimmunity, or chronic health struggles

(Even if you’ve never been tested, your body could probably use a little extra support. It’s never a bad idea.)

So when you dive into a heavy cleanse without making sure the exits are open, everything your body’s trying to clear out through your lymph, liver, gut, and kidneys starts backing up.

And when the garbage has nowhere to go? Your body slams on the emergency brake.

The headaches start creeping in.
The skin flares.
The exhaustion hits harder than it should.

And you find yourself thinking, “Why the heck do I feel worse now than before I started?”

It’s just a traffic jam. And your body is doing everything it can to keep you safe.

Feeling terrible during a cleanse used to be a badge of honour, but now we know better. It's actually your body throwing up a white flag, asking for some help.

So, before you start a cleanse, ask yourself:
👉 Is my body ready to clear what I’m about to release?

Most detox plans skip this part. But when you work with your body feeling better gets a whole lot easier.

That’s exactly what I’m teaching in my live workshop with DailyOM:

Gentle Detox for a Parasite & Mold-Free Body​
May 1st | Online | 2pm ET / 11am PT | Replay available

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

✨How to recognize if mold or parasites are slowing your healing

✨Why drainage and methylation matter way more than pushing harder

✨The exact step-by-step prep I walk all my clients through
How to finally work with your body, not against it

Save your spot here →
https://www.dailyom.com/gentle-detox-for-a-parasite-and-mold-free-body/?aff=3010
(That’s my affiliate link)

Hope to see you there :)
xo Lisa

True health and well-being can be unlocked by recognizing your body’s innate capacity to cleanse and renew. Sluggishness, persistent fatigue, and even digestive discomfort may be your body’s way of signaling a burden of hidden toxins like parasites and mold. Often overlooked, these symptoms will...

04/18/2025

Have you tried it all?

The gut protocols, the elimination diets, the supplements...but still feel bloated, foggy, or tired for no reason?

It might not be you.

It might be parasites or maybe mold.

These hidden stressors can quietly wreck your health….and most detoxes miss the mark (or worse, make you feel sicker).

That’s why I’m teaching a special live class with DailyOM:

Gentle Detox for a Parasite & Mold-Free Body

💻 Happening online on May 1st (there will be a recording as well)

In this event, I’ll walk you through:

→ How to recognize the surprising symptoms of mold, parasites, and metals

→ Why most detoxes don’t work—and what to do instead

→ How to prep your body so you don’t trigger harsh reactions

→ A clear, simple daily protocol to safely support detox

This is the approach I use with my clients when a basic gut reset isn’t cutting it. It’s gentle, science-backed, and built for you living your actual life.

👉 Save your seat here:
https://www.dailyom.com/gentle-detox-for-a-parasite-and-mold-free-body/?aff=3010

(That’s my affiliate link, which means if you join through it, I may receive a small commission—at no extra cost to you)

Let me know if I’ll see you there!

True health and well-being can be unlocked by recognizing your body’s innate capacity to cleanse and renew. Sluggishness, persistent fatigue, and even digestive discomfort may be your body’s way of signaling a burden of hidden toxins like parasites and mold. Often overlooked, these symptoms will...

04/14/2025

Today in my For Nutritionists Only newsletter, we talked about the most common question I get.

"How the heck do I get my first client"?

In my latest email (which went out this morning!), I broke down exactly what needs to happen to jump that first scary gap between 0 and 1 client.

This leap feels MASSIVE. But the leap from 1 to 10 feels like a hop.

I shared:
→ Why your brain might secretly be blocking clients from booking you
→ The very specific logistics to have in place before a client will ever say yes
→ The weird pattern I’ve seen in my own schedule every time I’m tired or overwhelmed
→ Why knowing what you don’t know is actually a really good sign (and what the Dunning-Kruger effect has to do with it)

If you’re sitting there wondering when your first client will show up (and if you’re even ready for them when they do), this email was written for you.

Not on the list yet? You can still get in on the good stuff. Sign up here and you’ll be all set for the next one:

(and you can let me know if you'd like me to send you this one too :)

Real talk from a Holistic Nutritionist who’s still in the game (16+ years).​No gimmicks or funnels. Just what’s actually worked (and what hasn’t).

04/11/2025

Are you a nutritionist?

I’ve been a Holistic Nutritionist for over 16 years...and I still see clients every single week.

That might not sound like a big deal, but in this field, it’s kind of rare. A lot of practitioners move on from client work. But for me, staying in the work keeps everything I teach grounded in real life.

Real clients. Real challenges. Real wins.

Over the years, I’ve had so many new (and not-so-new) nutritionists reach out with questions like:

👉 “How do I actually get clients?”
👉 “How do I grow my practice without burning out?”
👉 “Is it just me, or does this feel really overwhelming?”

So I’ve started bi-monthly email newsletter just for Holistic Nutritionists.

It’s where I share what’s actually worked for me (and what hasn’t).

It's the support I wish I had when I was starting out.

If you’re a Holistic Nutritionist (whether you’re just getting started or trying to grow) you can sign up below :)

And if you know a nutritionist who might love this, I’d be so grateful if you passed it along. 💛

Real talk from a Holistic Nutritionist who’s still in the game (16+ years).​No gimmicks or funnels. Just what’s actually worked (and what hasn’t).

02/13/2025

PERIMENOPAUSE: Why did no one warn us?! 😩

One day, your body feels normal. The next, it’s… chaos.

🔥 You wake up every night at 3 AM
🔥 Your jeans don’t fit—but your diet hasn’t changed
🔥 Your emotions? A full-blown rollercoaster

And when you ask for help, you get a shrug and a “That’s just aging” response. 🤬

Nope. Not true. This isn’t just “getting older”—this is perimenopause. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

That’s why I created the Perimenopause Roadmap—a straightforward, no-BS guide to help you navigate this transition with clarity, ease, and real solutions.

✔ Why your hormones are actually freaking out
✔ What works (and what doesn’t) for weight gain, mood swings & sleep
✔ How to feel like yourself again—without endless Googling

Instant digital download – Start today!

🔗 Grab yours here 👉https://lisakilgour.com/digital/your-perimenopause-roadmap

Tag a friend who NEEDS this! Let’s stop suffering in silence. 💛

02/12/2025

You did everything right.

✔️ You swapped your pasta for zucchini noodles.
✔️ You ditched sugar.
✔️ You tried to love green smoothies.

And yet...you STILL don’t feel good.

The bloating? Still there.
The energy crashes? Yep, those too.
The endless food stress? Worse than ever.

Here’s the truth: YOU are not the problem.

❌ The wellness industry THRIVES on keeping you confused.
❌ Food rules aren’t helping you—they’re making you second-guess yourself.
❌ Nutrition was never meant to feel this complicated.

So let’s cut the crap.

You don’t need another food rule. You need a way of eating that actually works for YOUR body.

No guilt. No overthinking. No more second-guessing every bite.

That’s exactly what we’ll do in a 1:1 session together.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, let’s fix this—for good.

👉 https://lisakilgour.com/wellness-packages

02/07/2025

Do you really need to take Vitamin D3 and K2 together? 🤔

You’ve probably heard they’re a perfect pair—but is that actually true?

Let’s break it down so you can make the best choice for your health!

01/29/2025

“Can my body really tell the difference between berries in my overnight oats and a spoonful of sugar?”

Such a great question, and ohhh, it’s the perfect example of why sugar talk gets so confusing.

So let’s clear this up: YES, your body absolutely knows the difference! There’s a world of difference between antioxidant- and fiber-rich berries and a spoonful of refined sugar.

🍓 Berries give you a slow trickle of glucose (energy!) thanks to their fiber and nutrients. It’s like giving your body a steady, stable fuel source.

🍭 Refined sugar, on the other hand, hits your bloodstream like a rocket—causing blood sugar spikes that, over time, can lead to inflammation, insulin resistance, and more.

The big problem? There’s just enough truth in “all carbs turn to sugar” talk to make it sound convincing…but it misses SO MUCH nuance. 🙃

Your body needs carbs, fats, AND protein—it thrives on balance, not extremes. But wow, does demonizing sugar sell a lot of overpriced low-carb snacks. (Looking at you, $12 high-protein pasta 👀).

Curious about more sugar myths? Let me know in the comments!

01/27/2025

So...I joined BlueSky 🙂 🦋

I'm feeling very tired of Mr.Zuck's shenanigans and I need an alternative. But also, BlueSky seems fun 🙂

If you’re already there, come say hi!

If you need some incentive, there’s a very high likelihood that I’ll be sharing pictures of my adorable foster kittens… because the world can always use more kittens, right? 🐱 bsky.social

01/13/2025

Stuck in the “weight loss trap”?

Most diets feed us the same tired advice—eat less, move more, shrink yourself.

Sound familiar?

But what if that advice is actually working against you?

Here’s what they don’t tell you:
❌ Dieting slows your metabolism—yep, it’s science.
❌ It burns through muscle first, not fat (and your future self needs that muscle!).
❌ There’s a better way that doesn’t involve endless salads or saying no to bread.

Your body doesn’t want to fight you, it's always looking to thrive.

Curious about what works for your body, not against it? I’ve got you.

👉 Read the full post here:

"I want to lose weight" vs. "I want to become stronger". These two statements can have a lot of similarities. Both of them will change your body shape...but if we dig down a bit, we can see some big fundamental differences.

01/09/2025

✨PSA: 1200 calories is for a toddler... and I'm a grown adult with a love for pizza, tacos, and dessert.✨

Food is fuel, joy, and LIFE—don’t let diet culture tell you otherwise! 🍕🍩💃