Elevate Health & Wellness

08/13/2025

Tired. Wired. Running on caffeine and willpower?
That used to be me—until I discovered Yoga Nidra.

It’s not traditional yoga. There are no poses, no stretching—just a guided meditation you do lying down that takes you into a state between wakefulness and sleep.

The science is impressive:
- Cortisol can drop up to 40%
- Boosts deep sleep brain waves while you’re still awake
- 20–30 minutes can feel like 2–3 hours of deep sleep
- Enhances neuroplasticity—helping your brain rewire toward focus and resilience

The best part? It’s easy. No equipment. No special skills. Just you, a quiet space, and the willingness to press play.

It’s become my personal go-to reset—helping me (and many of my patients) recharge, calm the mind, and support hormone balance in under half an hour.

✨ Send us a DM if you’d like our FREE Yoga Nidra Resource Guide so you can try it for yourself and start feeling the benefits.

07/28/2025

Thinking about swapping your coffee for matcha?

Here’s why many people are making the switch:

☕ Coffee:
- Quick caffeine spike
- Energy crash & jitters
- Can raise cortisol (stress hormone)
- Short-term alertness

🍵 Matcha:
- Sustained Energy – Matcha’s caffeine + L-theanine combo gives you alertness without the jitters or crash.
- Calm Focus – Supports concentration while keeping stress hormones balanced.
- Antioxidant Powerhouse – Matcha contains EGCG, linked to improved metabolism, reduced inflammation, and even longevity.
- Gut & Hormone Friendly – Less acidity than coffee and gentler on your adrenals.

💬 Have you tried matcha?

07/15/2025

Vitamin D is more than a vitamin—it's a hormone-like nutrient that touches almost every system in your body. Yet most of us are running low.

Low Vitamin D might be your body’s first whisper that something is off: stress, inflammation, immune dysfunction, or poor nutrient absorption.

In functional medicine, we don’t just throw a supplement at it—we ask why.
- What’s causing your body to run low in the first place?
- We uncover the root and support your system holistically—not just mask a deficiency.

At Elevate, we look beyond the number to create a plan that actually achieves long term wellness.

07/14/2025

It’s not too late to join our July Breathwork Challenge!
We’re halfway through the month — but there’s still time to build a habit that your nervous system will thank you for.

All it takes:
➡️ 5 slow breaths
➡️ Twice a day
➡️ Just a few quiet moments that no one even needs to know you’re doing

This is your permission to pause.
Your breath is always with you — and it just might be your most powerful tool for resilience, clarity, and healing.

04/22/2025

You don’t just wake up one day with a chronic illness…
You’ve been building it for decades.

🫀 That heart attack at 60 that stopped life in its tracks
→ Started at 30 with unmanaged stress, high blood sugar, and silent inflammation.

🧠 That Alzheimer’s diagnosis at 70 that robbed your memories and independence
→ Started at 40 with years of poor sleep, processed food, insulin resistance, and no one addressing your brain health.

🦴 That hip fracture at 80 that landed you in a nursing home and led to rapid decline
→ Started at 35 when bone loss began silently. No symptoms. No warnings. Just slow, steady weakening.

💉 That type 2 diabetes at 50 that now controls your meals, your energy, your vision
→ Started at 25 with blood sugar rollercoasters, nutrient-depleted food, and skipped meals that never felt like a big deal… until they were.

Functional medicine doesn’t wait for symptoms to scream. It listens when your body whispers.

We ask:
- How’s your blood sugar really doing?
- Are you sleeping deeply enough to detox your brain?
- Are your bones silently weakening?
- Is your metabolism struggling under the radar?

Because what you do in your 30s and 40s writes the story of your 60s, 70s, and beyond. Every choice you make is either pushing you toward chronic illness…
or pulling you toward lifelong vitality.

Ready to get ahead of disease before it starts?
DM us or hit the link in bio to schedule your discovery call today.

04/18/2025

“Your labs are normal.”
But… you don’t feel normal. You’re tired, bloated, moody, wired at night, crashing mid-day, or just not quite you.

👉 Normal doesn’t mean optimal.
👉 Normal doesn’t mean nothing is going on.
👉 Normal doesn’t mean you stop asking questions.

Functional medicine is about digging deeper—asking why you feel off, even when the labs say you’re “fine.” You know your body better than any lab range ever could.

Be curious.
Advocate for yourself.
Work with a practitioner who listens, looks beyond the basics, and helps you uncover the root cause.

You deserve more than “you’re fine.” You deserve to feel your BEST.

04/09/2025

Let’s test instead of guess — and use real data to guide your path to optimal health.

Every 4–6 months, I get my own functional labs done — because optimal health starts with knowing exactly what’s going on before symptoms even show up.
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As a provider, I’m always telling patients: it’s not just about getting beneath the symptoms, it’s about tracking changes over time so we can optimize in real time — and prevent instead of wait.
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Functional labs give us that full-body snapshot: hormones, inflammation, nutrient status, gut health, and more. It’s how we catch the small shifts before they become big problems.
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Your energy, mood, sleep, weight, and focus are all connected — and the labs tell us why.

Test instead of guess!

📩 DM us to get started or to learn more about functional lab testing and personalized care. Your health deserves a deeper look.

03/30/2025

Spring allergies got you sneezing, foggy, and itchy-eyed?
Your histamine response may be in overdrive—let’s get to the root.

Instead of masking symptoms with over-the-counter meds, functional medicine takes a whole-body approach to reduce inflammation and support immune balance.

Top Supplement Pick: D-Hist
This powerful blend includes Quercetin + NAC—a natural duo that stabilizes mast cells and helps your body reduce histamine, the trigger behind your allergy symptoms. Bonus: no drowsy side effects.

Root-Cause Allergy Tips:
- Hydrate to flush allergens & support detox
- Use a nasal rinse after outdoor exposure
- Add HEPA filters to improve air quality
- Reduce stress—cortisol spikes worsen inflammation
- Avoid high-histamine foods (wine, aged cheese, fermented foods)

Severe allergies? You likely have a gut imbalance driving this response. Fixing this means better overall health and minimal seasonal allergy symptoms each season.

Save this to build your seasonal allergy toolkit—and DM us if you want a link to the D-Hist supplement!

02/27/2025

Your health is NOT a hobby—it’s the foundation of everything you do.

Too often, we treat health like an optional side project—something we’ll "get to" when life slows down. But the truth? Your energy, your mental clarity, your ability to show up for your family, your work, and yourself all depend on your health.

✔️ Prioritizing movement isn’t a hobby—it’s longevity.
✔️ Eating nutrient-dense foods isn’t a trend—it’s fuel.
✔️ Managing stress isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.
✔️ Optimizing sleep isn’t indulgent—it’s necessary.

You don’t need a “perfect” plan. You need consistency. Treat your health like the non-negotiable it is, and watch how every other area of your life levels up.

Save this as a reminder or Tag someone who needs to hear this today!

02/14/2025

Health isn’t about perfection—it’s about balance.
When you nourish your body and honor your well-being 80% of the time, that other 20% is there to truly enjoy life without guilt or restriction.

So go ahead, savor the moments, indulge in your favorites, and remember that wellness is a journey, not a set of rigid rules. A balanced lifestyle is a sustainable one!

01/08/2025

01/07/2025

Bone broth is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with minerals, collagen, and amino acids that support your immune system, gut health, and overall wellness. Either using an organic clean bone broth or making your own- this broth helps with staying resilient during cold and flu season!

If you want to make your own, here's a recipe to try:

Essential Ingredients:
🔹Bones: 2-3 pounds of beef, chicken, or turkey bones (roasted for deeper flavor).
🔹2 carrots (chopped)
🔹2 celery stalks (chopped)
🔹1 onion (quartered)
🔹2-3 garlic cloves (smashed)
🔹2 bay leaves
🔹1-2 sprigs of thyme or rosemary (optional)
🔹1 tsp whole peppercorns
🔹Pinch of sea salt
🔹2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps extract nutrients from the bones).
🔹Water: Enough to cover the bones and vegetables in your pot.

Optional Boosters for Immunity:
🔸Turmeric Root: Add a 1-inch piece for its anti-inflammatory benefits.
🔸Ginger Root: Add a 1-inch piece for digestion and immunity.
🔸Mushrooms (e.g., shiitake or reishi): Great for immune support.
🔸Parsley: Add at the end for Vitamin C and fresh flavor.

Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Bones
If using raw bones, roast them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Add all the ingredients and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Simmer Slowly
Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 12-24 hours. Pressure Cooker: Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Step 4: Strain the Broth
Let the broth cool slightly, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
Step 5: Store and Enjoy
Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. A gel-like consistency indicates high collagen content—this is a good thing! Freeze: Pour into silicone molds or freezer-safe jars for up to 6 months.