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For decades, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity were treated as separate conditions.Different specialists...
02/20/2026

For decades, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity were treated as separate conditions.
Different specialists. Different treatment plans. Different conversations.

But the body does not work in silos.

These conditions are often different expressions of the same underlying metabolic dysfunction.

At the center of cardiometabolic disease are shared mechanisms:
• insulin resistance
• chronic low-grade inflammation
• altered energy metabolism
• hormonal and immune signaling imbalances

When one organ becomes metabolically stressed, the effects rarely stay contained. They ripple through the entire system.

Understanding the root cause changes everything. It shifts the focus from reacting to symptoms to addressing what is driving them.

Decode Your Metabolic Mess.
Book a free 15-minute complimentary call to understand what may be happening beneath the surface and what your next steps could look like.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

02/19/2026

Sleep isn’t just rest. It’s heart medicine.

At night, your body is doing critical repair work.

Your blood pressure naturally dips.

Your blood sugar recalibrates.

Your nervous system shifts into restoration.

Your heart finally gets to slow down.

But when sleep is short, disrupted, or chronically delayed, stress hormones like cortisol stay elevated.

Blood pressure may not dip the way it should. Blood sugar regulation becomes less stable.

Over time, this creates real strain on your heart and your metabolism.

If you feel tired but wired…

If you crash in the afternoon but can’t fall asleep at night…

If your labs look “borderline” despite eating well…

Sleep is one of the first places we look.

Because protecting your sleep is one of the most powerful, foundational ways to protect your heart.

Root cause care always starts with the basics. And sleep is not optional.

You’re putting in the work.Training. Showing up. Staying consistent.But if your energy, recovery, or performance still f...
02/19/2026

You’re putting in the work.
Training. Showing up. Staying consistent.

But if your energy, recovery, or performance still feel off, it may not be about pushing harder. It may be about understanding what your body needs.

Our Metabolic Breakthrough: Performance Edition™ is designed to look deeper so you can train strong, recover well, and support your body in a smarter way.

Decode Your Performance Reset™
Book your spot to learn what may be affecting your energy and recovery.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Cardiometabolic Health, But Make It Honest.Most people are working hard to be healthy. They are exercising, trying to ea...
02/18/2026

Cardiometabolic Health, But Make It Honest.

Most people are working hard to be healthy. They are exercising, trying to eat better, taking supplements, and pushing through busy days.

But what often gets missed is this.

The body does not just respond to effort. It responds to stress load, recovery, sleep, blood sugar stability, and nervous system balance.

You cannot out-train chronic stress.
You cannot out-supplement poor sleep.
And you cannot expect a tired nervous system to function like a rested one.

Cardiometabolic health is built quietly in the small, daily patterns most people overlook. How you sleep. How you recover. How often your body feels safe and regulated. How stable your energy is throughout the day.

Symptoms like fatigue, stubborn weight changes, brain fog, cravings, or feeling wired but tired are not random. They are signals that the body may be under more strain than it can comfortably handle.

The good news is that once you understand what the body is responding to, there are clear and practical ways to support it.

If you feel like you are doing everything right but still not feeling well, it may be time to look deeper.

Book a free 15-minute Decode the Metabolic Mess call to identify possible root causes and next steps.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Most heart disease does not start with symptoms.It begins quietly with subtle metabolic and inflammatory changes that ro...
02/17/2026

Most heart disease does not start with symptoms.
It begins quietly with subtle metabolic and inflammatory changes that routine labs often miss.

By the time symptoms appear, the process has often been developing for years.

That is why early insight matters.

February Promotion: Tune the Beat. Restore the Rhythm.
A Heart Health Month Lab Check designed to look deeper than routine testing and help you understand early signals before problems develop.

This focused evaluation includes advanced lab insights, a clinical consultation, and clear personalized next steps so you can make informed decisions about your health.

If you have a family history of heart disease, elevated cholesterol, blood sugar concerns, fatigue, or simply want a clearer picture of your cardiometabolic health, this is a powerful place to start.

Special February price: $297

Decode Your Metabolic Mess.
Start with a free 15-minute complimentary call to see if this program is right for you.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Cardiometabolic health is not determined by a single workout, meal, or supplement.It’s shaped by how the body experience...
02/16/2026

Cardiometabolic health is not determined by a single workout, meal, or supplement.

It’s shaped by how the body experiences the entire 24-hour day.

How you sleep
How you handle stress
How stable your blood sugar is
How often your body is in a calm, regulated state
How well your body can recover

These patterns, repeated daily, influence inflammation, hormone balance, and metabolic function over time.

This is why quick fixes often fall short. The body responds to consistency, rhythm, and addressing the deeper factors that drive symptoms in the first place.

If you’ve been doing the right things but still feel tired, inflamed, or stuck, it may be time to look at the bigger picture.

Book a free 15-minute Decode the Metabolic Mess call to identify possible root causes and next steps.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

We talk a lot about love on Valentine’s Day, but one of the most important forms of love is caring for your heart and me...
02/14/2026

We talk a lot about love on Valentine’s Day, but one of the most important forms of love is caring for your heart and metabolic health.

Many people think heart disease or metabolic issues happen suddenly, but in reality they develop quietly over years. Blood sugar imbalances, inflammation, high cholesterol, fatigue, and weight resistance are often early signals that the body needs support.

Cardiometabolic health is not just about preventing disease. It is about having steady energy, mental clarity, balanced hormones, and long term vitality.

Taking care of your health is one of the most powerful ways to show yourself love.

If you have been struggling with fatigue, weight resistance, blood sugar issues, or concerns about your heart health, there is a deeper root cause approach that can help you understand what your body needs.

Ready to make sense of your symptoms?
Book a Decode the Metabolic Mess complimentary call and take the first step toward clarity.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Heart health is not just about cholesterol.Many people are told to focus on one number, but the truth is that the heart ...
02/13/2026

Heart health is not just about cholesterol.

Many people are told to focus on one number, but the truth is that the heart is influenced by many systems working together.

Blood sugar balance
Inflammation
Stress hormones
Sleep quality
Nervous system regulation
Nutrient status

All of these play a role in how the heart functions over time.

You can have normal cholesterol levels and still struggle with fatigue, blood sugar swings, or inflammation that quietly affects cardiovascular health.

The body gives signals long before a diagnosis ever appears. Low energy, poor recovery, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes are often early clues that something deeper is happening metabolically.

Looking at the full picture matters.

Book a free 15-minute Decode the Metabolic Mess call to identify possible root causes and next steps.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

02/11/2026

⚡️HEART IN A FLASH⚡️

Skipping meals is often praised as discipline.
But for many women, it quietly works against the body.

Food is not the enemy. Food is fuel.

When you go long periods without eating, blood sugar drops, cortisol rises, and energy becomes unstable. You may notice irritability, cravings, headaches, or feeling wired but exhausted. Over time, this pattern can contribute to metabolic stress, gut issues, and strain on the cardiovascular system.

Your heart and metabolism thrive on stability, not extremes.

Consistency matters more than restriction.
A steady body is a safer body.

If your energy crashes, cravings, or fatigue feel unpredictable, it may not be about eating less. It may be about eating more consistently and supporting your metabolism the right way.

Decode your metabolic mess today.

If you are dealing with fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight changes, blood sugar swings, or heart health concerns, it may be time to look deeper at your metabolism and hormones.

Book a free 15-minute call to get clarity on your next steps.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Most people think stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or blood sugar swings are about willpower.But often, it’s cortisol.When...
02/11/2026

Most people think stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or blood sugar swings are about willpower.

But often, it’s cortisol.

When cortisol stays elevated for long periods, real physiological changes begin to happen in the body:

• Blood sugar rises as the liver produces more glucose
• Cells become less responsive to insulin
• Fat is stored more easily, especially around the abdomen
• Hunger and fullness signals become disrupted

And here’s something many people don’t realize.

High-intensity workouts in an already stressed body can push cortisol even higher, especially when sleep and recovery are lacking.

Sometimes, the most effective strategy is not doing more.

It’s doing what the body can actually respond to.

Walking has been shown to:
• Calm the nervous system
• Shift the body toward parasympathetic, or rest-and-repair mode
• Gradually lower cortisol levels

And when cortisol stabilizes, metabolism often becomes more efficient without adding more stress to the system.

If you’re dealing with stubborn weight, fatigue, or symptoms that don’t make sense, it may be time to look deeper. These patterns are signals, not personal failures, and they deserve to be explored.

Book a free 15-minute Decode the Metabolic Mess call to identify possible root causes and next steps.

Contact Us
(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Heart disease does not happen overnight.Many early warning signs never show up on routine labs, which is why looking dee...
02/09/2026

Heart disease does not happen overnight.
Many early warning signs never show up on routine labs, which is why looking deeper matters.

Our Heart Health Month Lab Check is designed to uncover early patterns of stress, inflammation, and cardiometabolic imbalance so you can take action early, not react later. You will receive a focused lab panel, consultation, Report of Findings, and clear personalized next steps.

February special: $297

Ready to take a proactive look at your heart health?
Call or text (818) 463-2496
Email functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Or message us to reserve your spot.

Cardiometabolic health doesn’t require perfect routines.It requires realistic ones.When movement fits your life,it stops...
02/09/2026

Cardiometabolic health doesn’t require perfect routines.
It requires realistic ones.

When movement fits your life,
it stops being something you “should” do and becomes something your body quietly benefits from every day.

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