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Dr. Nanci Miklowski offers virtual naturopathic and functional medicine consultations to help you get to the root cause of your gut and hormone symptoms.
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Services are 100% virtual. Dr. Nanci is licensed in California but is able to help those in many states. Please see website for more information.

02/08/2025

Results from testing 47 brands of prenatal vitamins were shocking.

The study was conducted at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where researchers purchased prenatals both online and in local stores. They also included some prescription prenatal vitamins.

Vitamins were tested for levels of 2 essential pregnancy nutrients (choline and iodine) as well as for toxic heavy metal contaminants.

They found:

✖️Only 12 of the products (26%) listed choline content, and of these, only 5 contained the correct amount as labeled.

✖️While about half of the products listed iodine on the label, only 4 contained the correct amount as labeled.

✖️7 products exceeded the safety limit of arsenic, 2 for lead, and 13 for cadmium.

Choline is extremely important for nervous system development, and iodine is needed for healthy thyroid function.

Dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA, which means it is up to consumers to identify brands that maintain the highest standards of efficacy and purity.

Don't worry, there are many good quality prenatals on the market. Make sure to talk with your to help find the right one for you.

02/07/2025

A dysregulated nervous system can make it hard to heal your gut, hormones, metabolism, or just about any chronic condition.

You can work on regulating your nervous system with breathwork, movement, and meditation…

But what about food?

Let’s take a look:

➡️ Protein
Protein provides amino acids that are the building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are necessary for emotional regulation.
➡️ Fats
Fats are the main structural component of nerve cell membranes and therefore critical for communication throughout the nervous system.
➡️ Sugars
Blood sugar swings trigger a physiologic stress response and activation of the sympathetic nervous system, putting your nervous system on edge.
➡️ Alcohol
Alcohol gives an initial sensation of calm, but it also triggers production of the stress hormone cortisol, which can dysregulate the nervous system over time.
➡️ Caffeine
Caffeine activates the sympathetic nervous system, meaning that too much caffeine or caffeine too late in the day can leave your nervous system frazzled and on edge.

The bottom line?

We cannot expect our nervous systems to stay regulated and resilient without also being conscious of what we are putting into our mouths.

02/06/2025

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp butter
1 shallot or small onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp curry powder
1 ½ tbsp red curry paste
1 (400ml) can coconut milk
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tsp maple syrup
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1 package halloumi
cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Saute shallot/onion until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for about 1 minute.
2. Add curry powder and red curry paste. Stir well to combine. It will look dry, but that's okay.
3. Add the coconut milk, and break up any chunks of spices that remain. Add the maple syrup.
4. Bring to a simmer, and let gently simmer for 5-10 minutes or until thickened slightly.
5. Cook 1 cup basmati rice according to the directions on the package.
6. Meanwhile, pan fry the halloumi. Drain any liquid from the halloumi package, and cut into strips. In another large pan, over medium high heat add the halloumi (I don't usually use any fat to cook it, but you can if you'd like). It will start to release liquid, but that will burn off. Once one side is golden brown, flip and fry the other side until also golden brown. Remove from the heat, and cut into cubes.
7. Once the curry is thickened, add the can of chickpeas and toss well to combine.
8. Add salt and pepper to your taste preference.
9. To serve, add rice to a bowl, a spoonful of curry on top, add some cubes of halloumi on top, and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!

Recipe from

02/04/2025

The study examined brain tissue of 15 deceased individuals and found microplastics in 8 of them.

The most common microplastic in the brain was polypropylene, which is found in food packaging and plastic water bottles.

Other studies have found that microplastics in other body organs may:

✖️ increase the risk of death from cardiovascular events
✖️ be linked to placental inflammation and preterm birth
✖️ cause hormonal disruption and male infertility
✖️ facilitate development of antibiotic resistance
✖️ contribute to the rise in food allergies

Their effect on the brain is unknown, but some evidence suggests they may be neurotoxic or linked to neurodegenerative conditions.

What can we do?

We can minimize exposure to plastics in everyday life by:

✔️Using glass or stainless steel water bottles
✔️Using glass or stainless steel food storage containers
✔️Avoiding heating foods in plastic
✔️Saying no to plastic straws and utensils

Supporting our bodies in detoxification and choosing non-toxic products as often as possible can go a long way in protecting our organs and our cells from environmental damage.

02/03/2025

Healing isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about steady, nurturing habits. A quiet moment of gratitude, a walk outside, or even a hug can signal your nervous system to find balance. Little by little, calm grows.

02/02/2025

A regulated nervous system is essential for sleep, mood, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and more.

But your nervous system cannot stay regulated without nutrition—and especially these 3 key nutrients:

1️⃣Magnesium
Magnesium is a cofactor needed to synthesize several neurotransmitters, including serotonin and GABA. It also has a calming effect on the nerves and muscles throughout the body. Good food sources are leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and chocolate!

2️⃣B Vitamins
Vitamin B6 supports production of serotonin, and vitamin B12 is needed to support the protective covering around nerve cells. Other B vitamins participate in energy metabolism, providing essential energy for nerve cells. Good food sources are animal products and fortified foods.

3️⃣Choline
Choline is a building block for acetylcholine—the primary chemical messenger of the parasympathetic nervous system. The most common food source of choline is egg yolks. Liver is another excellent source!

Think about the foods you eat on a daily basis, and check your supplements to see if you are fueling your nervous system.

02/01/2025

This is important.

Your nervous system is constantly responding to inputs.

Sometimes those inputs are regulating—like listening to calming music or going for a walk in nature.

Sometimes those inputs are dysregulating—like being yelled at or seeing fear-based news in your feed.

There are really 2 ways to go about regulating your nervous system:

1️⃣ One way is in the moment: When you notice you are triggered, take a moment to step away and take some deep breaths.
2️⃣ The other way is daily practice: Make it part of your routine to send signals of safety to your nervous system.

Some practices you could choose to do are:

✨ Deep breathing (this is one of the best ways to activate the vagus nerve and reset the nervous system)
✨ Mindful movement (you can shake, stretch, dance, or do anything that releases tension from the body)
✨ Intentional rest (meaning rest on purpose—not only when you’re completely exhausted)

If you commit to just ONE of these things and make it part of your routine, I promise that your nervous system will thank you.

01/31/2025

Having a regulated nervous system does not mean you will feel calm all the time.

What it means is that your nervous system can respond to any given situation in a healthy way:

To be resilient.

When your nervous system is regulated and resilient, you’re able to:

✨ experience emotions without letting them take over your life
✨ notice when you feel stressed and come back to center
✨ rest without feeling like you need to justify it

Not only that, but the nervous system connects your brain to every organ of your body.

So with a regulated nervous system, it becomes easier to heal your:

✨ gut
✨ skin
✨ hormones
✨ metabolism
✨ mood & more

In functional medicine, we are always looking for the root cause and removing obstacles getting in the way of healing.

Nervous system dysregulation can be one of those obstacles.

Like this post ❤️ if you want to be sure to see more on strategies to support your nervous system!

01/30/2025

Veggie Packed Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS

Sauce
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
1 Tbsp sambal oelek
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp corn starch
1 tsp sesame oil
1 ½ Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp rice vinegar

Stir Fry
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 ½ bell peppers
2 carrots, peeled
2 celery stalks
2 cups broccoli
5-6 dates, pitted, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp peanut butter
noodles or rice
sesame seeds optional
green onions, sliced optional

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make your sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
2. Wash, dry and chop your vegetables. Cut them into similar sizes so they cook at the same rate. It's up to you how you want to cut them (slice, dice, or something else).
3. Add oil to a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add carrots, celery and broccoli. These vegetables take the longest to cook, so add them first. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften.
5. Stir your sauce (otherwise all the corn starch will be at the bottom) and add to the cooking vegetables. Stir to combine and cook on a low simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook and the sauce to thicken.
6. Add your dates and a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter. Stir well to ensure the peanut butter is well incorporated. Cook for another 2 minutes or so.
7. Once your carrots, broccoli and celery and getting soft, add your peppers (and other vegetables that won't take long to cook). Combine well and continue to cook until everything has reached a desired doneness (maybe another 10-15 minutes).
8. Meanwhile cook your noodles or rice.
9. Once everything is done, serve your stir fry and sauce on top of the rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and slices green onions.

Recipe from

01/28/2025

The accepted belief has long been that obesity leads to insulin resistance and diabetes by impairing insulin signaling.

Now a new study brings that into question.

Here’s what to know:

➡️ Stress hormones have the opposite effect of insulin. Whereas insulin acts to lower blood sugar, stress hormones act to raise it.
➡️ Obesity triggers overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and the associated stress hormones.
➡️ This study showed that elevated stress hormones in obesity counteracted insulin’s effects—even when insulin signaling still worked.
➡️ Mice genetically engineered to produce fewer stress hormones did not develop diabetes despite being obese.

This study is significant because it suggests that the underlying mechanism to explain the link between obesity and insulin resistance may be different than what we have long believed.

Ready for the good news?

We have a lot of tools at our disposal to lower the sympathetic nervous system response and stress hormones.

It’s called nervous system regulation ✨

If you haven’t caught my other posts about nervous system regulation this month, jump on over to my profile and binge them now!

01/27/2025

Your past doesn’t define you. With the right tools, you can rewire your body’s response to stress and step into a life filled with resilience and freedom.

Here are two effective ways to rewire your body’s response to stress:

1. Practice Grounding Techniques: Simple actions like placing your feet firmly on the floor, focusing on your breath, or naming things you can see, hear, and feel in your environment can help signal to your body that you’re safe.

2. Incorporate Mindful Movement: Activities like yoga, tai chi, or even a gentle walk help release tension and teach your nervous system to stay regulated during stress.

Both practices create a foundation of calm that builds resilience over time.

01/26/2025

Your nervous system loves movement.

That’s because the role of your nervous system is to determine if you are safe (parasympathetic, rest-and-digest mode) or in danger (sympathetic, fight-or-flight mode).

Gentle movements signal the nervous system that you are safe, activating the vagus nerve and a parasympathetic state.

Some of the best types of movement for this include:

☀️ Yoga
☀️ Stretching
☀️ Dancing
☀️ Walking in Nature

There are really 2 different ways to use movement to regulate your nervous system. You can use it in the moment as a reset OR include movement as part of your everyday maintenance routine.

I recommend both!

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