Whole Woman Naturopathic, Dr. Jessica Gruber

Whole Woman Naturopathic, Dr. Jessica Gruber 🤰Women’s Health and Fertility
🌸 Helping women to be empowered and informed

Fifteen years ago, my Husband, Joe, and I packed up our life and moved to Portland, Oregon so I could pursue my dream of...
11/12/2025

Fifteen years ago, my Husband, Joe, and I packed up our life and moved to Portland, Oregon so I could pursue my dream of becoming a naturopathic doctor.
Ten years ago, we packed it all up again—this time with a kiddo in tow—and came back to the Midwest to put down roots and start my practice. I wasn’t sure where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to help women heal and feel like themselves again.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of walking with hundreds of women through fertility journeys, hormonal transitions, postpartum seasons, digestive issues, and skin struggles—and I’m still in awe of what this work allows me to witness.

I’m endlessly grateful for the women and families who’ve trusted me along the way—and for the privilege of doing this work I love every single day.

I’m excited to keep going, to keep learning, and to keep growing—deeper care, new offerings, and more support for the women in our community in the years ahead. 🌿💛

Graduation 2015 photo with my dad. ❤️

Did you know PCOS research is shifting the way we think about hormonal health—not just ovaries, but how your body handle...
10/24/2025

Did you know PCOS research is shifting the way we think about hormonal health—not just ovaries, but how your body handles blood sugar, builds cells, and even your genetic blueprint? That means our care can be smarter and more personalized.

Here’s what’s changing:

1) PCOS is truly whole-body.
Beyond cycles and skin, PCOS raises lifelong metabolic considerations—even in women who aren’t overweight—so screening blood sugar, lipids, and blood pressure sooner is wise. New guidance leans into this bigger picture so you’re supported head-to-toe, not just cycle-to-cycle.

2) Genetics explains why PCOS looks different in different women.
Large studies suggest distinct genetic “flavors” of PCOS (for example, lean vs. higher-BMI phenotypes show different patterns), which helps explain why the same plan doesn’t help everyone equally. Translation: it’s not your fault—and personalization matters.

3) Your gut is part of the hormone story.
Research links PCOS with shifts in the gut microbiome that can influence inflammation, insulin resistance, and androgens. Nutrition, fiber, sleep, and stress care aren’t “extras”—they’re levers that may help restore balance.

4) Care is getting more tailored.
Updated guidelines emphasize whole-person lifestyle care, mental health, and shared decision-making. Even nutrition strategies are getting sharper—for some women, a higher-protein pattern can support insulin sensitivity (alongside movement, sleep, and stress tools).

If PCOS has felt confusing or you’ve been told “everything looks fine” while your body says otherwise, there’s a reason. The science is evolving, and your care should, too.

I’ll be opening the New Patient Survey again soon. If you’d like personalized support for PCOS or fertility, keep an eye here for more info soon.

🌿 The Nourish Conference — November 1st in Fishers, Indiana! 🌿If your nervous system has been running on empty, this one...
10/16/2025

🌿 The Nourish Conference — November 1st in Fishers, Indiana! 🌿

If your nervous system has been running on empty, this one’s for you. 💛

My colleague and friend Dr. Becca will be speaking at this year’s Nourish Conference, a women’s wellness event designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and truly nourish yourself from the inside out.

✨ When your nervous system is regulated, everything shifts — your sleep, digestion, hormones, and mood all start to come back into balance. This day is all about natural, accessible ways to support your body’s design to heal — from the mind to the gut to the hormones in between.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, or just craving a day devoted to you, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from experienced naturopathic doctors, connect with like-minded women, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired.

🎟️ Tickets include:
Lunch, snacks, swag bag, access to all vendors and breakout sessions, and a whole lot of nervous-system nourishment.

💫 Why it matters:
Nourish is also a fundraiser supporting naturopathic licensure in Indiana, helping expand access to natural, root-cause-focused healthcare in our state. I’m originally from Indiana, so this mission is especially meaningful to me — even though I now live and practice in Ohio, I’d love to see more access to naturopathic medicine for women and families back home. 🤍

🕊️ Details:
📍 Fishers, IN
📅 November 1st
🎟️ General admission: $135

Grab your ticket today and give your nervous system the care it’s been craving:
👉 inanpnourish.com

In my practice, the moments that make me smile most aren’t always the ‘big’ milestones—they’re the small wins that signa...
10/16/2025

In my practice, the moments that make me smile most aren’t always the ‘big’ milestones—they’re the small wins that signal real progress.

🎉 A postpartum mom who finally had the energy to walk her baby around the block without crashing afterward.

🎉 A PCOS patient noticing her skin stayed clearer this week than last. A cycle shifting from 50+ days down to 38—still imperfect, but moving toward balance.

🎉 Hair shedding slowing down in the shower after months of clumps.

🎉 A woman realizing she made it through bedtime routines without snapping at her kids.

These are the shifts that add up. They remind us healing doesn’t happen overnight—it unfolds in small, steady steps. And those steps are worth celebrating.

What’s one ‘small win’ you’ve noticed in your own health lately?

In my office, I keep a simple rhythm: Pause. Breathe. Begin again.Every appointment deserves a fresh start. That’s why I...
10/07/2025

In my office, I keep a simple rhythm: Pause. Breathe. Begin again.

Every appointment deserves a fresh start. That’s why I take a moment to reset between patients. One deep breath, one intentional pause, one reminder to be fully present.

Your body loves rhythm, too. Small rituals—mindful meals, a consistent sleep schedule, intentional pauses, breathwork—help steady your hormones more than you realize.

What’s one rhythm that keeps you grounded?

So much gratitude as I look back on these last few weeks. 💕 After reopening my books, I’ve been meeting the most incredi...
09/29/2025

So much gratitude as I look back on these last few weeks. 💕 After reopening my books, I’ve been meeting the most incredible women and scheduling new patients well into the new year. Your trust in me is something I never take lightly.

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to work together, I’ll be opening up my New Patient Survey again soon. This is the first step to joining my practice, and it allows me to get to know your health story before we officially schedule. Stay tuned—it won’t be long.

Ever notice how your body seems to flip a switch before your period—suddenly you’re bloated, moody, can’t sleep, maybe y...
09/18/2025

Ever notice how your body seems to flip a switch before your period—suddenly you’re bloated, moody, can’t sleep, maybe your skin flares, maybe the migraines creep in?

There’s a reason for that. Estrogen and histamine have this little back-and-forth dance where one fuels the other. Estrogen nudges your cells to release more histamine, and histamine tells your ovaries to pump out more estrogen. And around and around it goes.

For some women, especially in the second half of the cycle, that loop can make everything feel louder—tender breasts, anxiety, irritability, hives, even cramps that stop you in your tracks.

It’s not random. It’s not “just PMS.” It’s your body trying to tell you something.

When we support the way estrogen is cleared, calm down excess histamine, and give your gut and nutrients some love, the loop doesn’t have to run the show. Your cycle can actually feel steadier, softer, and less like a monthly ambush.

If your cycle brings more than the occasional cramp—think rage that comes out of nowhere, crushing fatigue, sleepless ni...
09/10/2025

If your cycle brings more than the occasional cramp—think rage that comes out of nowhere, crushing fatigue, sleepless nights, skin flares, or anxiety that makes you feel like a stranger in your own body—there’s a reason.

And no, it’s not “just PMS.”

Histamine (yes, the same one behind seasonal allergies) is deeply connected to your hormones and your gut. When this trio is out of balance, symptoms can escalate from uncomfortable to downright debilitating.

Here’s the part most providers miss:

🌀 Estrogen ramps up histamine, histamine ramps up estrogen.
🌀 A sluggish gut can’t clear histamine effectively.
🌀 Low progesterone removes one of your body’s natural “antihistamines.”

That’s a perfect storm for the symptoms that too many women have been told to just live with.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s signaling. And when we address the gut–hormone–histamine connection, the monthly misery starts to make sense and finally begins to shift.

Read the full blog on my website for the details and supportive steps you can take.

https://www.drjessicagruber.com/blog/histamine-hormones-and-the-gut-the-overlooked-trio-behind-pms-pmdd-and-monthly-misery

Skincare doesn’t just come in a bottle—it comes from your plate, too.Research shows that adding colorful fruits and vegg...
09/04/2025

Skincare doesn’t just come in a bottle—it comes from your plate, too.

Research shows that adding colorful fruits and veggies can actually change your skin tone in ways people see as healthier and more radiant. Just 6 weeks of extra produce boosted radiance thanks to carotenoids—plant pigments that double as antioxidants and deposit in your skin.

Some of the best glow-givers?

🥕 Carrots & sweet potatoes (beta-carotene)
🥭 Mangoes & apricots (carotenoids + vitamin C)
🍅 Tomatoes (lycopene)
🥦 Broccoli & watercress (antioxidants + DNA repair)
🍇 Grapes & berries (polyphenols)
🥑 Avocado (healthy fats for elasticity)

It doesn’t have to be complicated, just a little extra color each day. A handful of berries at breakfast, roasted carrots with dinner, or a scoop of guac with your salad.

Your skin reflects nourishment, not restriction. And the rainbow on your plate might be the simplest glow-up routine of all.

We don’t talk about this enough. Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women 🤯 That means nearly every friend group, every...
08/26/2025

We don’t talk about this enough. Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women 🤯

That means nearly every friend group, every office, every classroom has women silently pushing through pain that can feel unbearable.

And yet, most wait 7–10 years for a diagnosis.

Why? Because endo hides in plain sight. It’s often dismissed, misdiagnosed as IBS or anxiety, or brushed off as “normal period pain.”

Endometriosis isn’t just a heavy period. It’s tissue that acts like the uterine lining, but grows where it doesn’t belong—on the ovaries, tubes, bladder, intestines, sometimes even beyond.

Each cycle, those tissues respond to hormones, fueling inflammation, scarring, and pain that can ripple through every corner of life:

✨ Fatigue that makes it hard to function
✨ Painful intimacy that no one talks about
✨ Digestive flare-ups that mimic other conditions
✨ Fertility struggles—because inflammation and scar tissue can make conception harder

This is why I believe in care that sees the whole woman, not just her uterus.

In my practice, that means:

🌸 Anti-inflammatory nutrition to calm the fire
🌸 Gut + liver support to help hormones move through more smoothly
🌸 Restoring nutrients drained by stress and cycles
🌸 Supporting progesterone, your body’s natural calmer
🌸 Gentle, practical strategies for nervous system care because your body needs to feel safe, not just “functional”

Your pain is very real. And you deserve care that listens, validates, and helps you live fully in your body—not at war with it.

We don’t talk enough about how the pill affects your gut.Not in a fear-based, “ditch it now” kind of way—just in a curio...
08/15/2025

We don’t talk enough about how the pill affects your gut.

Not in a fear-based, “ditch it now” kind of way—just in a curious, whole-body-awareness kind of way.

Because your gut microbiome does so much more than just digest your food. It plays a role in how you absorb nutrients, how your immune system functions, how you metabolize hormones, and even how you feel emotionally.

So when we introduce synthetic hormones like those in the pill, things can shift.
Not always dramatically.
Not always negatively.
But meaningfully.

We’ve seen that hormonal contraceptives may change the makeup of your gut bacteria, reduce diversity, and impact how well you absorb key nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc.
These changes can ripple into energy levels, mood stability, inflammation, and even skin health.

This doesn’t mean the pill is wrong. It just means our bodies are interconnected in really smart, sensitive ways, and we deserve to honor that with care and support.

If you’re on the pill and noticing changes in digestion, skin, mood, or energy, it might be your gut asking for a little extra love. And that’s something we can absolutely support, naturally and gently.

If your skin flares up when it feels like nothing should, and if every product stings, and redness is just part of your ...
08/07/2025

If your skin flares up when it feels like nothing should, and if every product stings, and redness is just part of your day-to-day…

You may have been told, “That’s just rosacea.”
But what if it’s more than that?

As a naturopathic doctor, I see skin as a reflection, not just a surface issue.

And in many cases, chronic rosacea is deeply tied to gut health, immune dysregulation, hormone imbalances, or even nervous system stress. Often, it turns out to be a combination of these things.

I work with women who’ve tried everything topical and still haven’t seen lasting change.

So I seek the root cause by…

🔬 Testing or evaluating for things like GI Dysbiosis (SIBO, H. pylori are common findings), histamine issues, and hormone imbalances

🛠 Rebuilding the skin barrier

🌿 Supporting the gut-skin axis from the inside out

🌶️Minimizing common triggers (alcohol, hot beverages, feelings like anger and rage, spicy foods, etc.)

Because “sensitive skin” might not be sensitive at all—it might just be inflamed, overburdened, and under-supported.

Let’s find out what your skin has been trying to tell you.

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