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Rewrite Your Story, Dyersville, IA (2026)

01/10/2026

Your Skin Is Your Largest Organ — And It Absorbs More Than You Think

Most people are careful about what they eat…
but rarely think about what they put on their skin, scalp, or breathe into their bodies every single day.

Your skin is the largest organ in the body, and many chemicals applied to the skin can be absorbed and enter the bloodstream within minutes. At the same time, the lungs absorb chemicals just as efficiently through inhalation.

That means what you apply to your body and what you breathe in becomes part of your internal environment.

Many common skin care, hair care, makeup, deodorants, fragrance plug-ins, air fresheners, and scented candles contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which interfere with how hormones communicate.

What are endocrine disruptors?
They are chemicals that can mimic, block, or disrupt hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and cortisol.

Why this matters for everyone — not just women:

• Men: endocrine disruptors are associated with lower testosterone, weight gain, reduced muscle mass, fatigue, mood changes, and fertility challenges
• Women: hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, weight resistance, PMS, and perimenopause symptoms
• Children & teens: developing hormone systems are especially vulnerable — I’m seeing younger girls with gut issues, early hormone disruption, anxiety, fatigue, acne, and cycle irregularities more than ever

Common sources to be mindful of:
• Fragrance / Parfum (in personal care products)
• Phthalates
• Parabens
• Triclosan
• Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
• Synthetic dyes
• Scented candles and fragrance plug-ins (often containing synthetic fragrances and VOCs)

These exposures add up, increasing the body’s toxic load and placing stress on the liver, gut, nervous system, and hormone pathways — especially with daily exposure over years.

This is one of the first places I look when clients of all ages feel stuck with hormones, gut issues, weight, thyroid concerns, anxiety, or chronic fatigue — because healing doesn’t happen in a toxic environment.

Your body is always communicating — sometimes through your skin and the air you breathe.

01/09/2026

Female hair loss is rarely “just hormones.”
It’s often a stress signal from the body.

When the body is overwhelmed — especially the liver — it shifts into protection mode.

That means the body focuses on what’s most important for survival and pulls resources away from things it sees as less essential.

This can look like:
• Poor mineral absorption
• Iron not being reused properly
• Sluggish thyroid hormone conversion
• Estrogen being recycled instead of cleared

So the body makes a hard choice:

Hair becomes low priority.
Heart, brain, and hormone balance come first.

This is why so many women say:
✖ “My labs look normal”
✖ “Supplements aren’t helping”
✖ “Hormone therapy didn’t fix it”
✖ “My hair just keeps shedding”

Because this isn’t a hair problem.
It’s a metabolic and detox issue.

You don’t grow hair by forcing hormones.
You grow hair by supporting the systems that allow the body to feel safe again:
• Liver and detox pathways
• Mineral balance
• Thyroid support
• Nervous system regulation

Support the body first. Hair follows.

If your ponytail is thinning, your body may be asking for deeper support — not another quick fix.

This is how I work with clients: looking at the root causes, not just the symptoms.

If this resonates, I offer free consultation calls to see if this approach is the right fit for you.

01/09/2026

Ever notice certain symptoms show up together?
Especially around your cycle?

Things like:
• PMS or hormonal mood shifts
• Anxiety or irritability
• Headaches or migraines
• Sugar cravings or blood sugar crashes
• Waking between 1–3am feeling wired

These are often treated as separate problems.
But from a root-cause, systems-based perspective, they can be connected.

Here’s one piece that often gets overlooked 👇

Parasites — including liver flukes — can add extra stress to the body, especially the liver.

The liver is responsible for:
• Clearing hormones like estrogen and progesterone
• Supporting detox and bile flow
• Helping regulate blood sugar
• Processing metabolic waste

When there’s added burden (environmental toxins, gut imbalance, or parasitic stress), hormone metabolites may not clear efficiently and can be recirculated instead of eliminated.

This can contribute to:
• Worsening PMS or luteal-phase symptoms
• Headaches or migraines
• Mood changes or anxiety
• Blood sugar instability and cravings
• Sleep disruption, especially overnight

This doesn’t mean hormones are the problem.
And it doesn’t mean parasites are the only cause.

It means the body may be overwhelmed and asking for support.

A root-cause approach focuses on:
• Supporting liver and bile flow
• Improving drainage and elimination
• Gently addressing gut and parasitic imbalances
• Stabilizing blood sugar
• Calming the nervous system first

When we reduce the burden, the body often does what it’s designed to do—restore balance.

**If this resonates and you’re curious how this might apply to your body, message me and we can set up a time to chat.

01/07/2026

❄️ Supporting Your Child’s Health During Winter Germ Season ❄️

If you’re anything like most parents I work with, winter brings a mix of concern and frustration. More sniffles. More missed school days. More wondering if your child is actually getting what their body needs to stay well.

One thing I see over and over again?
👉 Kids are nutritionally depleted.

Even with the best intentions, most children simply aren’t getting enough:
• Fruits and greens
• Gut-supporting nutrients
• Immune-supporting vitamins
• Healthy fats for brain and immune balance

Busy schedules, picky eating, processed foods, and sugar overload make it hard for little bodies to build strong defenses—especially during winter.

That’s why I love having simple, kid-friendly support options that help support their bodies during this season:

🌱 Fruits & Greens – an easy daily boost when veggies are a struggle
🦠 Probiotics (chewable or liquid) – gut health plays a big role in immunity
🛡 Kids Immunity Support – extra support when germs are everywhere
🧠 Omega Pure Liquid – supports brain, nervous system, and immune health
🍊 Kids Chewable Multivitamin – foundational daily nutrient support

I truly believe when kids are supported nutritionally, their bodies are better equipped to handle what comes their way—especially during the winter months.

If you’re wondering what might be a good fit for your child, I’m always happy to help guide you.

✨ You can also check out the NutriDyn kids products linked on my website for easy access.

https://rewriteyourstory.nutridyn.com/all-products/index/ndcp?cat_key=Children%27s%20Health

💛 Message me anytime with questions.

01/06/2026

If you’re a parent who feels like your child is always “on”—
big emotions, constant movement, trouble focusing, difficulty calming down, poor sleep, or frequent outbursts—you are not alone.

One of the biggest things I see in children with behavior challenges, hyperactivity, school struggles, or emotional ups and downs is this:

Their nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight.

When a child’s body is constantly in survival mode, it doesn’t matter how hard they try to behave, focus, or calm down. Their system simply doesn’t feel safe enough to do so.

That’s why when I work with children, I don’t start by chasing every symptom or jumping straight into root-cause protocols.

👉 I start with the nervous system.
Specifically, the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve is the body’s main calming nerve. It plays a huge role in:
• Emotional regulation
• Focus and attention
• Sleep quality
• Digestive comfort
• Stress response
• The ability to calm after an outburst

When this nerve isn’t functioning well, kids can appear anxious, reactive, hyper, overwhelmed, or completely exhausted—but wired at the same time.

That’s why I often begin with Vagus Nerve Drops for kids.

Before we dig into deeper root causes, we help the body feel safe and regulated first. When the nervous system calms, everything else becomes easier—learning, sleeping, listening, emotional control, and even healing.

I’ve seen so many success stories where parents tell me things like:
• “My child seems calmer overall.”
• “The outbursts aren’t as intense.”
• “Bedtime isn’t a battle anymore.”
• “They’re finally able to settle and sleep.”
• “School has been less overwhelming.”

Once a child is out of fight-or-flight, then we can successfully address root causes—whether that’s nutritional imbalances, gut health, toxins, stress, or other underlying factors.

There is almost always a reason behind what’s going on.
And there is almost always a better starting place than just managing behavior.

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed and wondering where to begin with your child, I offer free consultation calls to talk through what’s going on and see if it’s a good fit.

You don’t have to figure this out alone—and your child isn’t “broken.”
Their body is just asking for support in the right order.

01/06/2026

Ever wonder why your anxiety doesn’t fully go away — even when life feels “fine”?

That’s often because your nervous system is still operating in fight-or-flight mode.

Past stress, trauma, illness, gut issues, hormone imbalances, or long-term overwhelm can keep the body stuck in fight-or-flight — even when nothing is actively wrong.

The vagus nerve is a major communication pathway between the brain and body.
It helps regulate calm, digestion, heart rate, breathing, inflammation, mood, and emotional balance.

When the vagus nerve isn’t signaling safety, the body stays on high alert.
When it’s supported, the body can shift into rest-and-repair, where healing actually happens.

This is why, for clients struggling with anxiety, I often start with gentle vagus nerve support before anything else.
So many of my clients notice a calming response — feeling more grounded, less reactive, and better able to handle stress.

This has been true for me personally as well. Supporting my vagus nerve has helped me feel calmer in my body, not just calmer in my thoughts.

One simple tool I often use is vagus nerve drops, which support this brain–body communication rather than just masking symptoms.

If anxiety has been part of your story, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Texts from some of my clients!

“Hey, I’ve been sleeping better and not feeling so wound up at night.”

“Just wanted to tell you I’ve been feeling way calmer lately. Not as anxious or on edge.”

Message me if you’d like more information. 💚

01/05/2026

Does it feel like your body is holding onto weight — no matter what you do?

Sometimes fat isn’t the problem.
Sometimes it’s doing its job.

When the Detox System (liver and lymphatic drainage) is overwhelmed, the body often stores what it can’t move out — and fat becomes storage.

This can show up as:
• Weight that won’t budge
• Puffiness or swelling
• Headaches
• Feeling heavy, inflamed, or just “off”
• Symptoms that can look or feel like chronic or autoimmune issues

In this situation, weight loss isn’t about pushing harder or burning more fat.
It’s about helping the body move things out instead of storing them.

✨ Dr. Pat Luse and I will explain this during our FREE Health Event on January 14, so this connection finally makes sense.

Register here! https://mailchi.mp/kristastory.com/7systemsjanuaryevent

01/04/2026

Have you noticed changes in your heart health — even subtle ones — and wondered what that means for your body overall?

Things like getting winded more easily, your heart racing faster than it used to, lower stamina, or feeling like your body just doesn’t handle activity the same way anymore.

The Delivery System is centered around the heart and circulation.
Its job is to move oxygen, nutrients, and blood efficiently through the body.

When the heart and circulation are under stress, the entire body feels it:
• Lower energy
• Reduced cardio capacity
• Heaviness or fatigue
• Exercise feeling harder
• Weight loss resistance because cells aren’t getting what they need

This isn’t about blaming age or pushing harder.
It’s about understanding what your heart and circulation may need support with.

✨ Dr. Pat Luse and I will be talking about heart health and the Delivery System during our FREE Health Event on January 14, and how it connects to weight, energy, and overall wellness.

👉 Comment “7 SYSTEMS” if you’d like more information about the free event.

01/03/2026

Do you feel like your body is constantly tense — even when you’re trying to relax?

If you’re always “on,” easily overwhelmed, wired but tired, or exhausted no matter how much you rest, your nervous system may be stuck in stress mode.

The Nervous System controls whether your body feels safe or threatened.
When it’s stuck in fight-or-flight, the body prioritizes survival over healing.

This can show up as:
• Trouble sleeping
• Anxiety or feeling on edge
• Digestive issues
• Inflammation
• Weight that won’t budge despite your efforts

A stressed body doesn’t release — it protects.

Weight loss, hormone balance, digestion, and detox all depend on this system calming down first.

✨ Dr. Pat Luse and I will explain the role of the Nervous System during our FREE Health Event on January 14, and why it’s often the missing piece.

👉 Comment “7 SYSTEMS” if you’d like more information about the free event.

01/02/2026

Did your weight change when your stress level changed — even though nothing else did?

Maybe it was perimenopause.
Maybe a hard season of life.
Maybe you just woke up one day and your body felt different.

Weight gain, especially around the middle, trouble sleeping, anxiety, feeling wired but tired — it can feel like your body stopped responding the way it used to.

Your Hormonal System includes your thyroid, adrenals, estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol.
When this system is under stress, the body shifts into survival mode.

And a body in survival mode doesn’t release weight easily.

This isn’t about forcing hormones to “balance.”
It’s about helping the body feel safe enough to regulate again.

✨ Dr. Pat Luse and I will be explaining this during our FREE Health Event on January 14, including why hormonal changes often affect weight more than food does.

👉 Comment “7 SYSTEMS” if you’d like more information about the free event.

01/02/2026

Have you ever wondered why eating less isn’t helping — and sometimes makes you feel worse?

You cut back, skip meals, or try to be “good,” but instead of feeling better you feel tired, shaky, irritable, or foggy — and the weight still doesn’t move.

That’s not a lack of discipline.

Your Metabolic System controls blood sugar, energy, and how your body uses fuel.
When it’s under stress, the body holds on — even when you eat less.

This can look like:
• Energy crashes
• Cravings
• Feeling worse when you don’t eat
• Weight settling in the middle

When metabolism is stressed, restriction backfires.

Dr. Pat Luse and I will explain this during our FREE Health Event on January 14, and why so many people stay stuck doing “all the right things.”

👉 Comment “7 SYSTEMS” if you’d like more information about the free event.

01/01/2026

Have you gotten to the point where you’re just tired of feeling uncomfortable in your own body?

Not once in a while — but most days.

Constipation, bloating, reflux, gas, or that heavy, tight feeling in your stomach starts to feel normal. You plan your day around it. You adjust what you wear. You just deal with it.

But deep down, you know this isn’t how your body is supposed to feel.

Your Digestive System plays a big role in how your body functions and whether it can calm inflammation and let go of weight.

When digestion is off, the body stays stuck — not because you’re doing something wrong, but because it needs support.

✨ Dr. Pat Luse and I will be talking about this during our FREE Health Event on January 14, and explaining what your body may be asking for.

👉 Comment “7 SYSTEMS” if you’d like more information about the free event.

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