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12/08/2025

Most people hear “gut health” and think it’s only about digestion… but the real story runs much deeper.

If your gut is inflamed, your hormones don’t stand a chance — because the gut is quietly orchestrating immunity, mood, metabolism, and detoxification behind the scenes.
When that system is stressed, everything else has to work twice as hard.

This isn’t just about fixing bloating or easing discomfort.
It’s about helping your body communicate clearly again — so inflammation calms, hormones regulate, and healing doesn’t feel like an uphill battle.

Nothing in your body heals in isolation.
When you support the gut, every other system finally gets room to rebalance.

12/05/2025

What your gut is telling you (that your labs aren’t)

Your gut is often the first place your body whispers, “Hey… something’s not right.” And the truth is, those whispers usually show up long before anything appears on your labs.

Maybe you’re bloated after every meal, craving sugar more than usual, feeling puffy, foggy, anxious, or just a little “off.” Maybe your skin is flaring or your digestion feels unpredictable.

These aren’t random symptoms — they’re gentle signals from your gut asking for support. They can point to things like low stomach acid, dysbiosis, inflammation, or gut–brain stress… the kinds of patterns functional medicine pays attention to even when your labs say everything is “normal.”

So if your tests look fine but your body doesn’t feel fine, trust that inner nudge. Your gut isn’t trying to scare you — it’s trying to guide you back to balance.

12/01/2025

Ever notice how some days you wake up, drink your water, take a warm shower, and eat something gentle and your stomach still feels tight, bloated, or unsettled?

Your gut reacts to states, not just meals.
When you wake up stressed, rushed, anxious, or already thinking about your to-do list… your digestion shifts into survival mode.

Stress tightens your diaphragm.
Shallow breathing lowers stomach acid.
Fight-or-flight slows digestion.
Hypervigilance causes bloating before the first bite.

So if your gut feels “off” before you eat, it may not be your breakfast at all, it may be your nervous system asking for safety.

Your digestion works best when you do.
When your body feels calm, supported, and safe, your gut can finally do its job.

Struggling with gut symptoms that don’t make sense or don’t seem to match what you’re eating?

I help you understand the root cause and create a personalized plan that supports your gut and your nervous system.

📞 Contact Me: (818) 463-2496
📧 Email: functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

Let’s get your gut feeling safe, steady, and supported again.

11/28/2025

Feeling off after the holidays? 🥴

You’re not alone. All that indulgence can leave your gut sluggish, bloated, and just… off.

It’s not about restriction, it’s about resetting, restoring, and giving your digestive system the support it needs to bounce back. 🌿

If you want a personalized plan to feel energized, balanced, and comfortable in your body, now’s the time to take action.

Book a New Client Consultation today and let’s get your gut back on track.

(818) 463-2496
functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

11/24/2025

I’m a Functional Medicine Provider and visiting us feels very different from a typical doctor’s appointment.

Most women find us after feeling unheard, dismissed, or rushed. They know something is off in their body, but no one has taken the time to truly understand their symptoms or dig deeper.

Functional Medicine gives you space, answers, and a plan that actually makes sense for your body.
If you’re tired of quick fixes, “normal labs,” or being told to just deal with it — this approach can finally give you clarity and long-term healing.

Ready to start your healing journey?
Contact us to book your Functional Medicine consultation:
📞 (818) 463-2496
📧 functionalwellnesshc@gmail.com

11/20/2025

Your gut doesn’t just digest your food — it actually responds to stress before your brain does.

Because most of the signals in the gut–brain axis travel from the gut to the brain, an inflamed or imbalanced gut can make your mind feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “on edge” even when nothing stressful is happening.

This is why mood swings, unexplained anxiety, cravings, and constant fight-or-flight often start in the gut, not the mind.

A regulated gut creates a regulated nervous system and that’s where real healing begins. 🌿

Ready to get to the root? Book your consultation through the link in my bio.

11/17/2025

Most people think gut health is just about digestion.

But when women come to me with bloating, fatigue, skin issues, or mood shifts…

We almost always find the same thing:
Their gut is overwhelmed — not broken.

Your gut is where food becomes energy.
It’s where serotonin is made.
It’s where your immune system learns what’s safe.
It’s where inflammation begins… or ends.
It’s where stress shows up first.

So gut health isn’t a trend.
It’s the foundation your whole body builds itself on.

11/14/2025

Your gut doesn’t need a full lifestyle overhaul, it just needs small, supportive shifts repeated with care.

In today’s carousel, I’m sharing five tiny, sustainable habits that help regulate digestion, lower inflammation, and support a more balanced gut–brain connection.

These are simple enough to start today, and powerful enough to make a real difference over time.

If you’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or “off,” this is a gentle place to begin. Healing doesn’t start with restriction, it starts with awareness and nourishment.

Pick one habit from the carousel and commit to it this week.

Your gut will feel the difference long before you chase perfection.

11/10/2025

For so long, I thought I could outwork what my body was trying to tell me.

I drank coffee to fix my fatigue.
I pushed through the bloating, the tension, the constant exhaustion, convincing myself it was just stress.

But my gut was keeping score.
Every time I rushed, it tightened.
Every time I ignored rest, it bloated.
Until one day, it forced me to stop.

That’s when I realized my gut wasn’t the problem, it was the messenger.

It was guiding me back to balance, asking me to live at the pace my body could actually sustain.

Now, slowing down isn’t laziness.
It’s medicine. It’s presence. It’s my prescription for peace. 🕊️

If your body’s been asking you to slow down too, maybe this is your reminder to listen. 💛

✨ Learn more about supporting your gut and nervous system, link in bio.

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1137 North Central Avenue
Glendale, CA
91202

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http://Functionalwellnessrising.com/

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