Here to Help Health Coaching

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Here to Help Health Coaching

Here to Help Health Coaching provides affordable and accessible functional medicine-based support for your health.

Owner Kate Carter is an experienced, certified functional medicine, holistic cancer and Epidemic Answers coach.

09/04/2025

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome can show up in ways beyond the expected anaphylactic allergic reactions…since mast cells live in tissues, they can affect nearly every system of the body. MCAS may show up as IBS, migraines, atrial fibrillation, muscle/joint pain…the list is long. This long-overlooked condition is becoming more prominent and treatments are starting to emerge. Read about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments in this article. https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/a-guide-for-mcas-mast-cell-activation-syndrome

07/15/2025

Those who experience chronic illness go to great lengths to avoid "flares" which occur when symptoms intensify due to triggers. Triggers may include a virus or bacterial infection; antibiotics/medications; hormone shifts; injury or surgery; toxin exposure; allergies; or anything that leads to an inflammatory cascade. There is no magic bullet for climbing out of a flare (I have looked and looked!) but there are interventions which may help. Find my guide to "Flare Repair" here: https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/flare-repair

06/02/2025

Strawberry season has finally arrived! Here are some excellent reasons to enjoy them!

04/17/2025

While GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy offer intriguing results, the cost and side effects can be a deterrent. Companies such as Pendulum have created probiotic protocols that mimic the effects by hacking the microbiome. Alone or combined with blood-sugar regulating herbs such as berberine, these new supplements offer a holistic way to hack the GLP-1 hormone to aid in weight loss. Find out all there is to know in my latest blog post: https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/holistic-alternatives-to-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs

02/13/2025

Have you ever heard of the Cell Danger Response? Not many people have, and it could be an important piece in determining why some people cannot get out of the "hole" of bad health. After an insult such as infection, viruses, mold exposure or trauma, the cells of the body go into "defense" or protection mode, and fail to complete their day-to-day tasks such as repair and energy production. Sometimes, even after the threat has cleared, cells still believe they are in danger and remain in "defense" mode. A prolonged time of cells not doing their job has a profound effect on overall health. Read all about the Cell Danger Response and ways to get out of it in my latest blog post. https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-the-cell-danger-response

01/14/2025

Are you suffering from fatigue, brain fog or joint pain? Or digestive issues such bloating, diarrhea or constipation? The root cause of your issues may be an allergy or sensitivity to a particular food, which have become increasingly common. (Likely caused by our damaged guts.) Would you like to find out which food is creating inflammation for you? While testing can be helpful (and I do offer access to allergy and sensitivity testing), I believe that the Elimination Diet is the most accurate way to determine your triggers. You can start with removing one or two of the top offenders (such as gluten or dairy) or go all in with a complete Elimination Diet. I am offering two sessions, guides and recipes, for $99 to help you identify which foods to cut out for a healthier 2025! Winter is the BEST time to do this as there are fewer social events and trips to throw you off track. Take advantage of this offer through February 28!

12/30/2024

I have added "a common sense approach to health" to my logo because I believe that sums up what I do perfectly. Got a stomachache? On the traditional medicine path, you will see your general practitioner, who will send you to a GI, who after two minutes with you will order invasive testing such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy. The likely result of the testing is "inflammation" and a harsh drug to suppress symptoms. My common sense approach would be to look at what might have changed when you started having symptoms. Stress at work? A new medication? A change in ingredients in your favorite food? Maybe simply removing a few foods will alleviate your symptoms. Or, if you want testing, for about $400 GI Map or GI Effects will provide a complete look at your gut including infections, dysbiosis, poor bacterial balance, low digestive enzymes or leaky gut. Viome or Thorne offer less expensive options ($100-200). Once you have some information, YOU can decide on your best course of action. Maybe an elimination diet? Allergy testing? A gut healing protocol? Or further investigation by a GI or functional medicine doctor? Most traditional medicine is focused on trying to avoid lawsuits and making higher profits, all while putting you through over-the-top tests and prescribing expensive medication. I believe in addressing the easy and obvious first...why make things a big deal when they don't have to be?

12/20/2024

My daughter spent several years suffering from unexplained sprains and dislocations, and doctors had no answers. It was a physical therapist who ran tests and diagnosed Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that leaves joints and ligaments unstable. EDS and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder) are becoming increasingly common but are still relatively under the radar. (Unfortunately, especially among doctors.) My latest blog post is a guide to symptoms and treatments for EDS and HSD. You can find it here: https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/a-guide-to-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-and-hypermobility-spectrum-disorder

10/08/2024

The process of dealing with mold can be overwhelming...at a time when you are feeling so ill you can barely function, you must tear up your house and throw away many of your belongings. I have put together a comprehensive guide to help with all aspects of dealing with mold, from identifying symptoms to testing to remediation to recovery. You can find it in my latest blog: https://www.heretohelpcoaching.com/blog/a-guide-to-mold

09/10/2024

One of my favorite services to offer is Genetic Lifehacks, which provides over 100 pages of information on your genetic tendencies. Included is in-depth information on all of your Alzheimer's genes, including APOE and other genes protective against Alzheimer's. It may be initially scary to find out, but once you know you can begin the process of prevention. Dr. Dale Bredesen has created a functional medicine protocol, known as ReCode, to help prevent and reverse Alzheimer's, and it one of the only protocols to show consistently positive results. Having worked with ReCode clients, I can tell you the time to start the process is EARLY. If you would like to know more about your Alzheimer's genes and what you can do to protect yourself, contact me at kate@heretohelpcoaching.com.

09/09/2024

When I was in my 20s, I unwittingly became the go-to expert to call when a dog was sprayed by a skunk. (Thanks to my dog Marley, who never learned.🤣) That same honor of sorts has now transferred to mold illness and recovery, likely due to my miserable and extensive personal experience with illness and remediation. (And my daughter's subsequent exposure in her moldy college apartment.) I learned a lot doing my own research, working with a functional medicine doctor, and through my clients. If you or someone you know is dealing with health effects of mold, I am here to help!

09/03/2024

It has been nearly 10 years since I have enjoyed an ice cream cake for my August birthday due to my issues with gluten and dairy. When I found out that in Middlefield made dairy-free, gluten-free, ice cream cakes, I just had to get one! Truthfully, I thought about it for days, and it did not disappoint! For those of us used to choosing between a sorry substitute,( i.e. a dry, mini-cake), a stomachache from a regular cake, or no cake at all, a cake like this is hugely appreciated!

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