Canopy Wellness

09/06/2025

Hi Canopy Community,

Curious About Fasting... but not sure where to start? Join me Sept 22nd - 25th as we do another round of the Prolon Fasting Mimicking diet together with group support, daily tips and details about what is happening to your body below the surface. **Registration recommended by Sept 14th to allow time for shipment of ProLon kit**

https://l.bttr.to/bur5x

You've seen me post before about the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet. I've raved about the results to my energy level, mental clarity and my blood sugar levels (I often wear a continuous glucose monitor and follow my A1C). Seriously - this stuff is like magic.
I’m now gearing up for my 7th (or is it 8th?) round of ProLon, and I'm opening it up as a FREE group experience so we can go through it together. Bonus, you'll get access to my provider discount for the 5 day kit.

What is ProLon exactly?

This is a 5 day Fast Mimicking Diet kit, specifically designed to mimic fasting while still allowing you to eat. It’s designed to trigger cellular cleanup (autophagy), reduce inflammation, support fat loss, and give your metabolism a gentle reset, without the deprivation. *Clinical Data based on 3 consecutive monthly cycles
What You’ll Get in the Group
✔️ Private group chat with daily check-ins and tips
✔️ Personalized support from me throughout the fast
✔️ Educational materials on the science of fasting and metabolism
✔️ A chance to reset in community with no pressure and no cost to join the group
This is NOT a cleanse or weight loss challenge. FMD is a powerful wellness tool supported by real science. Whether you're new to fasting or ready for a structured reset, this is a gentle way to explore what your body is capable of. *Not recommended for those with eating disorders or who may be underweight*

If you're interested in joining or learning more, comment below, send me DM or sign up with the link. I’d love to have you join our circle.

— Christa, Pharm D
Canopy Wellness | Functional Medicine Consultant

08/23/2025

Are Hidden Chemicals Sabotaging Your Hormones?

Every day, we’re exposed to tiny compounds in plastics, personal care products, and even our food that can mimic or block hormones. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can contribute to sleep disturbances, weight changes and mood swings, and can subtly impact your health over time.

The good news? You can reduce your exposure and support your body’s natural hormone balance. Small swaps in your daily routine can make a big difference.

Curious to learn more about the sneaky chemicals that could be affecting your hormones and how to protect yourself? Read the full blog here: https://canopy-wellness.com/hormone-balance/

Take control of your hormonal health today!

08/21/2025

I'll be bringing a hormone health workshop to Gruvn Yoga this October!

This 90 minute session will cover key hormones shaping women’s health and addressing imbalance naturally, functional testing options, and mind-body practices for stress and resilience.

It’s designed as a holistic and empowering space for anyone wanting to learn more about their body.

Each participant will leave with a small take-away for stress support and hormone harmony.

Details and registration here:
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/gruvnyoga?k_class=840985&k_class_tab=22541

08/18/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “in between” - those small moments that fill our days. I've put my intention toward regular journaling and mindfulness and shockingly (to me), I've even come to find joy in the small mundane tasks like emptying the dishwasher and folding laundry.

That same attention to the in between has been weaving its way into my healthcare routine. We all know the big ones: get 7+ hours of sleep, manage stress, eat your veggies. But our environmental exposures are just as important.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) - commonly found in plastics, artificial scents, and pesticides - can have a significant impact on our hormone system. And because hormones influence nearly every part of our health, the ripple effects are wide-reaching:

Hormonal imbalance

Brain fog & mood changes

Fatigue

Fertility concerns

Weakened immune health

So here’s my question for you:

✨ What changes have you made to reduce your exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals?

07/22/2025

Back in the mid 90s, I worked in the cafeteria of a Seventh-Day Advenist hospital. What stands out to me most was the emphasis on fresh food, vegetables, beans. The entire model was based on vegetarianism. Food was seen as foundational medicine and a part of their healing philosophy.

Today, while visiting a local hospital, there was a pizza bar. And a Chick-Fil-A rack. One of those fancy soda machines where you could select 1001 different combinations of sugar and dye.

This isn't to say there weren't healthier options. Or that my old hospital didn't serve junk. We did. But what is highlighted matters.

Why is it that in spaces dedicated to healing, food so often feels like an afterthought? Or worse, why does it continue to contribute to the very conditions we're treating: diabetes, heart disease, inflammation?

As a healthcare provider, I have to ask: If we’re truly committed to prevention and whole-person care, shouldn’t that conversation begin with what we serve - on the tray, in the vending machine, in the break room?

Because if food is medicine, then every bite should reflect the mission.

07/19/2025

They’ve normalized smoking and made it sexy.
They’ve normalized eating “food” from a box full of words we can’t pronounce.
They’ve normalized working 40+ hours a week for every adult, every parent, down to our infants in daycare.
They’ve normalized endless extra-curriculars for our kids so they can compete in the same rat race we’re trying to escape.

This constant frenetic energy is killing us.
We’re eating in our cars, sleeping in short bursts, and spending every waking moment rushing to the next thing.

Here's what I'm learning:
Sometimes you have to let go to move forward. I say it’s time to buck the system.

Lets rest without staring at a screen.
Eat food that comes straight from the tree.
Touch grass and dig in the dirt.
Go to bed and wake up when our body, not our alarm, tells us to.

I’m slowly learning how much more living there is in doing less. In living a life where I make the rules.

What changes have you made to Buck the System?

07/15/2025

https://canopy-wellness.com/drug-nutrient-depletions/

Are your medications robbing you of essential nutrients?

Many commonly prescribed medications can quietly deplete key vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive.

In my latest blog, I break down which nutrients are at risk and how to support your body through a functional lens.

Read more → https://canopy-wellness.com/drug-nutrient-depletions/

07/10/2025

Hi Canopy Community,

Curious About Fasting... but not sure where to start? Join me July 21st - 25th as we do this together with group support, daily tips and details about what is happening to your body below the surface. **Registration recommended by July 14th to allow time for shipment of ProLon kit**

https://l.bttr.to/XbF4X

You've seen me post before about the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet. I've raved about the results to my energy level, mental clarity and my blood sugar levels (I often wear a continuous glucose monitor and follow my A1C). Seriously - this stuff is like magic.

I’m now gearing up for my 6th round of ProLon, and I'm opening it up as a FREE group experience so we can go through it together. Bonus, you'll get access to my provider discount for the 5 day kit.

What is ProLon exactly?

This is a 5 day Fast Mimicking Diet kit, specifically designed to mimic fasting while still allowing you to eat. It’s designed to trigger cellular cleanup (autophagy), reduce inflammation, support fat loss, and give your metabolism a gentle reset, without the deprivation. *Clinical Data based on 3 consecutive monthly cycles

What You’ll Get in the Group
✔️ Private group chat with daily check-ins and tips
✔️ Personalized support from me throughout the fast
✔️ Educational materials on the science of fasting and metabolism
✔️ A chance to reset in community with no pressure and no cost to join the group

This is NOT a cleanse or weight loss challenge. FMD is a powerful wellness tool supported by real science. Whether you're new to fasting or ready for a structured reset, this is a gentle way to explore what your body is capable of.

If you're interested in joining or learning more, comment below, send me DM or sign up with the link. I’d love to have you join our circle.

— Christa, Pharm D
Canopy Wellness | Functional Medicine Consultant

06/27/2025

🌿 Ready to get curious about your symptoms?
Book a discovery call at canopy-wellness.com or DM to connect.

06/26/2025

3 months sure goes by fast! If you've been interested in trying a prolonged fast, join me mid-July for 5 days of resetting your metabolic health. We'll have a group chat available for moral support as well as tips, wins and plans to continue the momentum post-fast. https://prolonlife.com/CanopyWellness for my discounted Provider rate.

Benefits of this scientifically backed program include:
✔️ Reversing Biological Age
✔️ Fat Loss While Protecting Muscle
✔️ Diabetes Remission & Support for Metabolic Health
✔️ Improved Skin Health
✔️ Improved motivation and energy

Message me with any questions about my experience, the science, or just to chat :)

https://prolonlife.com/CanopyWellness

5 days eating nothing but the contents of these boxes.
My family thinks I’m crazy.
My body? It feels amazing.

This is my 5th cycle of the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), and while I cannot wait for some “real food” (currently craving an absurdly vinegary quinoa chicken salad), I’m also positively giddy for the energy boost I know is coming.

You see, fasting isn’t just about weight loss.

It works at the cellular level, clearing out damaged, dysfunctional cells through a process called autophagy and creating space for new, more efficient ones to take their place (hello, regeneration). It lightens the metabolic load on your cells and gives your entire system a reset.

It’s also fundamentally changed my relationship with food and the way I think about hunger, cravings, and nourishment.

The challenge? Most of us can’t (or would never in a million years want to) sustain a fast long enough to unlock these deeper benefits.

That’s where ProLon comes in.

Developed after 20+ years of research by world-renowned longevity expert Dr. Valter Longo, ProLon is designed to work under the radar of your body’s nutrient sensors. It tricks your body into thinking you’re fasting—while still letting you eat.

Genius, right?

Over the next few days, I'll detail the documented benefits of this plan, as well as my personal path.

For a detailed look at my first experience with Prolon, take a look at a blog I posted back in August :) https://canopy-wellness.com/my-prolon-experience-the-fast-mimicking-diet/

06/22/2025

📣 Calling Pharmacists Curious About Functional Medicine

If you've been exploring Functional Medicine and wondering how to bring it into your current role, or create something entirely new, I’d love to connect.

Last fall, I completed the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Bootcamp (FMPhB) Train the Trainer program and now serve as the Mississippi State Leader for the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance (FMPhA).

This program has encouraged me to continue reaching beyond what I knew was possible. I’m now able to integrate my passions for health, yoga, and pharmacy in a way that helps clients truly understand their bodies, restore balance, and take empowered steps toward lasting wellness.

As we grow the Bootcamp’s reach, we’re getting intimate and expanding State Chapters to create more connection, mentorship, and practical support for pharmacists ready to integrate Functional Medicine into their work.

I’m currently connecting with pharmacists who are serious about this path but unsure how to get started. Whether you want to practice differently in your current role, shift into a more wellness-focused setting, or build something of your own, I’d love to hear where you are in your journey and explore whether the Bootcamp and State Chapter community can support your goals.

If you're open to a quick 30-minute conversation, we can talk about what you're currently exploring and where you’d like to go. As a thank you, you’ll get access to a Bootcamp discount and a chance to ask any questions about functional medicine, clinical integration, or business-building.

Drop a “ME” in the comments or send a DM if you're interested. Excited to connect and continue growing this movement - pharmacist by pharmacist.

06/15/2025

🫀 Heart Rate Variability (HRV) offers a powerful glimpse into how our bodies respond to stress, restore balance, and build resilience over time.

In our latest blog, we explore how things like deep sleep, mindful breathing, nourishing food, and meaningful connection all support your nervous system—and how HRV gives us a way to track that healing from the inside out.

If you’ve been curious about what your HRV numbers mean or how to support your body’s recovery more intentionally, this one’s for you.
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📖 Read more here: https://conta.cc/44pnvJh