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Alicja is an Internal Medicine turned Functional Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience who strives to uncover the root causes of your hormone imbalance and address them holistically.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Honoring, remembering, and taking time to reflect 🌿

Gratitude starts with being present 🤍

05/24/2026

During the week, there is often more structure… but stress, time, and energy can make it harder to follow through 🌿 On weekends, there is more flexibility… but routines shift, meals change, and it can be harder to stay aligned with what your body needs.

It’s important to remember that when it comes down to it, consistency over time is what supports things like blood sugar balance, digestion, and energy ⚖️

Curious what feels more challenging for you right now? 🤍

05/23/2026

This High Fiber Quinoa Taco Bowl 🌿 combines quinoa, beans, and healthy fats to support blood sugar, digestion, and sustained energy. A simple, nourishing meal that helps keep you full, steady, and supported throughout the day.

Ingredients (4 servings)
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• Optional: cooked ground meat of your choice

Toppings
• Avocado or guacamole 🥑
• Roma tomato (diced)
• Cilantro (minced)
• Salsa
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Radishes (sliced)

Instructions:
Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh colander until water runs clear. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and taco seasoning, and cook for 5–10 minutes until warmed through.

Place quinoa in a bowl, top with beans, and add desired toppings.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.platingsandpairings.com/quinoa-taco-bowls-2/

05/21/2026

Cycle changes are often brushed off as normal 🌿 A late cycle here, a missed one there, more symptoms than usual, but these patterns can be the body’s way of asking for attention.

The menstrual cycle is closely connected to things like stress, nutrition, sleep, and overall hormone balance 🧘♀️ When one of those areas is off, the cycle often reflects it.

Irregular cycles can sometimes be linked to things like blood sugar fluctuations, high stress levels, or the body not having enough resources to support consistent hormone production.

Understanding those patterns can bring more clarity to what the body needs 🔍 If cycles have been feeling unpredictable or different from usual, it may be worth looking a bit deeper.

05/20/2026

If what used to work for weight loss isn’t working anymore, it may be because your body is operating under a different set of conditions, especially after 40 ✨

Weight loss becomes less about willpower and more about how your body is responding to internal signals like hormones, stress, sleep, and metabolism.

That’s why pushing harder with the same strategies often leads to more frustration, not better results.

Here’s what starts to shift:
• Hormones - changes in estrogen, testosterone, and insulin can influence fat storage and energy use
• Muscle mass - gradually declines over time, which can lower metabolic rate
• Stress - elevated cortisol may increase cravings and promote abdominal fat storage
• Sleep - impacts hunger hormones, recovery, and how your body regulates weight 😴
• Metabolic adaptation - your body becomes more efficient and may hold onto energy more tightly

When these factors aren’t addressed, weight loss can feel stalled. When they are, things often start to move again in a more sustainable way 🌿

Check our latest blog here: https://bewellfunctionalmed.com/post/why-weight-loss-gets-harder-after-40

05/19/2026

New research helps explain why GLP-1 medication might not be right for everyone 🌿 Scientists found that around 1 in 10 people may have something called “GLP-1 resistance.”

This means the body is producing the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite, but not responding to it the way it should. So even with medication designed to mimic that hormone, the effect can be reduced.

This highlights that responses to treatment are not one-size-fits-all. Things like genetics, metabolism, and how different systems are functioning all play a role 🧠

It also reinforces something important: medications like GLP-1s can be a helpful tool, but they’re not the right fit for everyone. A more personalized approach helps determine when they are appropriate, how the body is responding, and what other support may be needed alongside them.

If you’ve felt unsure about whether this type of approach is right for you, we can help guide you through it 🤍

05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day 🇨🇦✨

A fresh start, a long weekend, and a reminder to slow down, rest, and reset 🌿

05/17/2026

If you're snacking all day, it's usually not a willpower problem 🍽️

It’s your body trying to tell you something.

Sometimes your blood sugar is crashing, so you keep reaching for quick energy ⚡
Sometimes your meals just aren’t enough protein, not enough staying power
And sometimes it’s just become a habit your body now expects

But when those signals keep coming back all day, it’s a sign something isn’t working 🌿

05/16/2026

More and more children are using melatonin to help with sleep 💤 It’s often seen as a simple, “natural” solution, but new research is highlighting that it may not be as straightforward as it seems.

Melatonin can be helpful in certain cases, especially for children with specific conditions. But for general sleep challenges, the evidence remains limited, particularly regarding long-term use. There are also concerns around inconsistent dosing in supplements and how easily they are being used without guidance.

What’s important to understand is that melatonin is not just a supplement. It’s a hormone that affects multiple systems in the body 🧠

Sleep is usually a reflection of underlying patterns. Things like routine, light exposure, stress, and daily habits often play a much bigger role 🌙

Melatonin can have a place when used appropriately, but it’s not meant to replace foundational sleep support.

05/14/2026

Quick fixes can help in the moment, but when symptoms keep coming back, it usually means something deeper hasn’t been addressed yet 🌿

Managing symptoms without understanding them can feel like being stuck in a loop, a little better, then back to the same place again.

A root-cause approach focuses on asking better questions:
• Why is this happening?
• What systems are involved?
• What is being overlooked? 🔍

That’s where real clarity starts.

If the goal is to actually understand what’s going on, not just manage it, that requires a different kind of process.

You can book a consultation to start looking at the bigger picture 🤍

05/13/2026

After 40, your body responds differently ✨

Hormones, stress, sleep, and muscle mass all start to play a bigger role in how your body stores and uses energy.

That’s why things like eating less, doing more cardio, or even skipping meals don’t always work the way they used to 🏃♀️

In some cases, they can actually slow progress instead of supporting it.

Understanding what’s changed is what allows you to adjust your approach and start seeing results again 🌿

Check our latest blog here: https://bewellfunctionalmed.com/post/why-weight-loss-gets-harder-after-40

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