Dr. Michelle Dillon

09/22/2025

Research Update!

If you’ve been following along my posts about mitochondria, you already know they are essential for energy & metabolism.

Here’s a new research review that links mitochondrial health to insulin resistance, high cholesterol, obesity, and…

☠️ environmental toxins ☠️

It goes like this:

Toxic exposures create free radicals in the body → which damage mitochondria → which disrupts metabolic health.

So, what can we do?

We can start by minimizing our exposure to chemicals in everyday products, like plastics, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners.

Then we can boost up our detox abilities by drinking lots of water, eating lots of veggies, and sweating.

And when you’re ready to really kick metabolic issues to the curb, we’re here to help.

Feeling off?? Call today to schedule an appointment or visit CharlotteNaturalWEllness.com to schedule online.

09/19/2025

Let’s talk about breast health ⬇️

October will be here soon. October is month, but while everyone is talking about screenings and early detection, I want to talk about PREVENTION.

Real prevention is about the lifestyle choices we make every day. Here are 3 to think about:

1️⃣ Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Chemicals that mimic estrogen are commonly in lotions (parabens), plastics (phthalates), pesticides (glyphosate), and even cash register receipts (BPA).

2️⃣ Eat the Rainbow
Colorful fruits, veggies, and spices are rich in antioxidants to support breast health. Some foods that are especially beneficial for breast health include broccoli, mushrooms, and turmeric.

3️⃣ Reduce Alcohol
Alcohol can increase levels of estrogen. Compared to women who don't drink at all, women who have three alcoholic drinks per week have a 15% higher risk of breast cancer.

Breast health is not only an issue for women. Men and women alike can benefit from these suggestions.

Did you learn something?

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09/16/2025

⬇️ WHY WE NEED ANTIOXIDANTS ⬇️

Antioxidants protect our cells from toxins and free radical damage, but they are especially important for protecting our MITOCHONDRIA.

(for those in the back row—check out my recent posts about mitochondrial function 😉)

The thing is that mitochondrial DNA is less protected than nuclear DNA inside cells, so it is even more susceptible to damage from toxins.

Here are some of my favorite antioxidants to protect mitochondrial function:

▪️ Resveratrol
▪️ CoQ10 (CoQ10)
▪️ Acetyl-l-Carnitine
▪️ Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

It also helps to eat lots of fruits & veggies 🥦🫐🍅🥑🍋

When you’re ready to stop grabbing random supplements from the shelf of the health food store and instead get a personalized plan from a professional, go to www.charlottenaturalwellness.com and schedule today with one of our awesome doctors!

09/13/2025

Quick Question 👇

If you heard a rattling noise coming from your car engine, would you crank up the radio to drown it out or take it to the repair shop to fix the cause of the noise?

I’m guessing you’d want to get it fixed. Am I right?

Then why is it when it comes to our bodies and our health…so many people choose to cover up their symptoms rather than figure out the cause?

In functional medicine, we look under the hood 🚙

And when it comes to correcting the source of the problem, we work to optimize function on a CELLULAR level.

Or even subcellular—like the mitochondria.

This is part 2 out of 4 in my series of posts on mitochondrial health, and what I want you to take away is this:

When we support the mitochondria, we optimize the function of the body from the inside out. That means…

✅ Better Energy

✅ More Stamina

✅ Mental Clarity

✅ Healthier Metabolism

✅ Graceful Aging

Follow me for tips on optimizing mitochondrial function (coming soon!)

09/10/2025

🧬 Top clues your mitochondria could you some love 🧬

But first: Mitochondria?

We learn they are the “powerhouses” of the cells in biology class, but when it comes to how good we feel every day, mitochondria actually play a huge role.

Here are some clues I look for in my clients that suggest they could benefit from better mitochondrial function:

▪️ Feeling tired, lethargic, or exhausted

▪️ Trouble mustering the energy to exercise

▪️ Muscle aches or poor exercise recovery

▪️ Brain fog or inability to concentrate

▪️ Insulin resistance or poor glucose control

See, the mitochondria are central to our metabolism at a cellular level. We need them working at peak performance for good energy, metabolism, and everything that falls into place after that.

Want to know more about how to support your mitochondria?

Follow along because I have a series of posts coming your way 👀

08/28/2025

08/26/2025

Inflammation is what causes disease.
It is the seed that makes a disease a disease.

Our goal at Charlotte Natural Wellness, is to FIND that SOURCE of inflammation and PUT IT OUT!

Inflammation is like a fire in your body.

It causes pain and swelling, blocks receptor sites, and causes imbalances.

The KEY is to find the SOURCE of the inflammation.

SOURCES are: unwanted bacteria in the gut, stealthy viruses , and toxins that your body can not eliminate.

ONCE you find the SOURCE of the inflammation , we can put it out. LIke water to a fire.

ONCE this inflammation is OUT- pain is reduced or eliminated. Unwanted symptoms like - fatigue, joint pain, digestive upset, and hormonal issues are eliminated.

Let's find the ROOT cause of your issues together.
Schedule an appointment with one of our team members today.

You and your body will be happy that you did!
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08/23/2025

Are you struggling with digestive issues and stuck on taking medications with no good results? Let's work together to find the root cause of your digestive issue! Digestive issues come from overgrowth of bad bacteria in your intestines.

Your gut is like a garden, if you are not weeding your garden, you will have digestive issues.

Most people do not work on their digestion. They may take a probiotic, but probiotics do not remove the weeds or the bad bacteria in the system.

Usually running a stool test to determine, what good bacteria is there, what bad bacteria is there, along with are there yeast, parasites, or inflammatory bacteria present? Is the digestive system low in digestive enzymes? Any issues or imbalances with liver metabolism?

All of these things can be a part of why you are having digestive issues. It's different for everyone!

Schedule online today - our Team of Docs here at charlotte Natural Wellness are all happy to help!

08/21/2025

🤔 Would you eat lab-grown meat?

The USDA approved 2 companies to sell “chicken” that’s cultivated in a lab rather than coming from a live animal.

The companies (GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods) begin with stem cells taken from chickens and then grow them with nutrients in a bioreactor. These companies officially call it “cell-cultured” chicken.

Sound tasty??

You may have heard talking points in the news that this product is nutritionally equivalent to real chicken or that it will leave a smaller carbon footprint. But I think it raises more questions than answers. Like…

❓ Does it actually provide the same nutrients as real meat?

❓ Will it be digested in the same way or cause digestive problems?

❓ Is there any chance it could trigger food reactions or allergies?

Lab-grown chicken will be sold in restaurants first—beginning in San Francisco and Washington, DC.

I’d love to know: Would you eat it?

Comment below ⤵️

08/19/2025

“Health is not valued until sickness comes.”
-Thomas Fuller

Ouch. This one is a painful truth.

What do you think? Are you ready to prioritize your health BEFORE it’s too late?

Comment below 😊👀💥

08/16/2025

Muscle fat linked to cognitive decline ⤵️

Researchers measured muscle fat in 1600+ adults in their 70s and tracked their cognitive function over 10 years. They found that increases in muscle fat from year 1 to year 6 were associated with greater cognitive decline over time.

This is the first time muscle fat has been linked to brain health, but I say it makes sense because muscle fat also correlates with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which both increase dementia risk.

And ALL of these things relate to 🙌metabolism🙌.

👉 The takeaway here is that we MUST address metabolic health if we want to preserve brain health over the years.

Want to know how we do that?

Schedule Today- www.charlottenaturalwellness.com

08/14/2025

🥵 Tired of summer yet?

Beat the heat with these cooling foods ⤵️

Cooling foods work because they promote hydration and provide electrolytes.

So rather than grab that bag of chips or salty snack, stay cool with these refreshing summer snacks:

🥥 Coconut Water
Coconut water is rich in minerals, including potassium and magnesium. Similar to sports drinks, it can replenish fluids and electrolytes.

🍉 Melons
Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are delicious summer fruits that provide antioxidants and hydration. Did you know cucumbers are also melons?

🧉 Peppermint Iced Tea
Peppermint can ease digestion and freshen breath, but it is also cooling. Try it iced when the heat picks up!

🌱 Cilantro
Cilantro is packed with micronutrients, having a gentle detoxifying effect. Sprinkle it over a melon salad or into your water or spritzer.

Do you have a favorite cooling snack? Let me know in the comments!