Pathways Center for Health and Wellness

Pathways Center for Health and Wellness Chiropractic - Nutrition - Massage - Wellness & Health
Practitioners :
Lisa D'Eramo, DC, CNP - Mic Each program is specifically based on YOU.

We are a holistic wellness practice utilizing a combination of treatments including chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture and other modalities to heal the body. We realize that everyone is unique and needs to be looked at as a whole, not a symptom or a specific disease process.

07/19/2025

This is what nobody tells you about a “sluggish” metabolism 👇

If you want a healthy metabolism that keeps you feeling young, energetic, and strong…We need to talk about strength trai...
07/17/2025

If you want a healthy metabolism that keeps you feeling young, energetic, and strong…

We need to talk about strength training.

Skeletal muscles account for about 30% of your basal metabolic rate, which is the calories you burn just by being alive.

And because muscle is metabolically active, it works for you 24/7.

More muscle mass supports:

✔️ Increased insulin sensitivity
✔️ Efficient glucose use
✔️ Boosted mitochondrial function (hello, energy!)
✔️ Hormone balance
✔️ Protection against age-related metabolic decline

After the age of 30, we start to lose muscle mass every year—unless we actively work to maintain and rebuild it.

So strength training?

It’s not just about how you look.

It’s about how you function, age, and feel for the long haul.

Check out these 3 ways fiber supports metabolism, blood sugar, and energy.1️⃣ Fiber slows the absorption of glucose✨ Few...
07/14/2025

Check out these 3 ways fiber supports metabolism, blood sugar, and energy.

1️⃣ Fiber slows the absorption of glucose
✨ Fewer cravings
✨ More stable energy

2️⃣ Fiber feeds your gut microbes
✨ Supports insulin sensitivity
✨ Supports a healthy inflammatory response

3️⃣ Fiber makes you feel full faster
✨ Prevents overeating
✨ Translates to more balanced meals

Just remember that everyone is unique.

Some people have digestive concerns that fiber can exacerbate, so please talk to us if you have any questions.

Read this 👀 for 5 hidden causes of a sluggish metabolism.But first: A sluggish metabolism does not ONLY cause weight gai...
07/12/2025

Read this 👀 for 5 hidden causes of a sluggish metabolism.

But first:

A sluggish metabolism does not ONLY cause weight gain.

It affects everything from energy and motivation to focus and mood.

Here are some of the hidden causes I often see in practice:

1️⃣ Underactive Thyroid
The thyroid gland is a key regulator of metabolic rate. When it’s underperforming, everything slows down.

2️⃣ Nutrient Insufficiencies
Chromium, B vitamins, magnesium, and others are essential for regulating blood sugar and energy metabolism.

3️⃣ Exposure to Toxins
Environmental toxins and oxidative stress can damage your mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses responsible for turning food into energy.

4️⃣ Insulin Resistance
When cells stop responding well to insulin, it becomes harder to use glucose for energy. You’re left feeling fatigued and more likely to store fat.

5️⃣ Inflammation
Ongoing low-grade inflammation disrupts hormones and interferes with how your cells produce energy.

Our goal in functional medicine is to get to the root cause.

It’s not your job to figure these things out on your own.

It’s ours.

But now that you know…

What will you do with that knowledge?

Get started at our practice through the link in our bio 💛

🌿 Ever wonder why stress and a blood sugar crash feel so similar? 😵‍💫Spoiler: They’re more connected than you think! 👇 L...
06/10/2025

🌿 Ever wonder why stress and a blood sugar crash feel so similar? 😵‍💫

Spoiler: They’re more connected than you think! 👇

Let’s break it down and share some game-changing tips to feel calmer and more energized!

Stress isn’t just “in your head.” Imbalances like blood sugar swings can amplify that overwhelmed feeling. When your blood sugar crashes, it spikes cortisol (your stress hormone), zaps your energy, and messes with your mood and sleep. 😴

Here’s how to stabilize your blood sugar and build stress resilience naturally:

🥑 Kickstart your day with protein and healthy fats (think eggs, avocado, or nuts) instead of sugary breakfasts.
🍽️ Don’t skip meals! Low blood sugar triggers cortisol, making stress worse.
🥗 Pair carbs with protein or fiber to slow glucose spikes (e.g., apple with almond butter).
🚫 Ditch ultra-processed foods that cause energy crashes.

💡 Small changes to your plate can make a huge difference in how you handle life’s stressors! 💪

❓ Have you noticed certain foods affecting your stress or energy? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your story! 👇

✨ Follow Us for more holistic tips to feel your best, inside and out! 🌱 Let’s thrive together!

Stress isn’t the enemy — it’s your body’s way of asking for help.If you're constantly exhausted, anxious, or can’t seem ...
06/05/2025

Stress isn’t the enemy — it’s your body’s way of asking for help.

If you're constantly exhausted, anxious, or can’t seem to “turn off,” it's not a mindset problem — it's a biological response.

Most stress advice out there tells you to push through or numb it… but real healing begins when you actually listen to the signals.

At Pathways, we help you get to the root, from nervous system support and hormone balance to mineral repletion and deeper restorative care. Each solution and plan is unique and individualized for YOU.

✨ Save this if you’ve been stuck in survival mode
💬 Share with someone who needs this reminder
📩 DM us “RESET” to explore how we can help you feel like yourself again

Maybe you’ve been told you just need to…💥Shift your mindset!💥Workout harder!💥Power through with coffee!💥Suck it up! When...
06/03/2025

Maybe you’ve been told you just need to…

💥Shift your mindset!
💥Workout harder!
💥Power through with coffee!
💥Suck it up!

When the reality is that stress is not just in your head. It’s in your body and nervous system too.

Stress resilience is something that takes time and effort to cultivate. Nourishing foods, breathwork, movement, deep rest, and other nervous system regulation practices can help restore balance and promote healing.

Adaptogens help your body handle stress and its effects. Two popular adaptogens are Ashwagandha and Rhodiola—so let’s br...
06/02/2025

Adaptogens help your body handle stress and its effects.

Two popular adaptogens are Ashwagandha and Rhodiola—so let’s break down the differences:

🌱 Ashwagandha (think ‘calming’)
✔ Eases stress & anxiety
✔ Supports mood & relaxation

🌱 Rhodiola (think ‘energizing’)
✔ Boosts focus & stamina
✔ Supports mitochondria & resilience

Quality matters!!

Herbal supplements aren’t tightly regulated, and not all brands contain what they claim.

Also keep in mind that there are potential interactions. If you take medications or have specific health conditions, talk with a practitioner before adding adaptogens.

👉🏽 If you’re looking for better ways to support stress, energy, and resilience, we’re here to help!

If you don’t know your vitamin B12 levels, read this👇B12 is essential for the brain and nervous system, but some people ...
06/01/2025

If you don’t know your vitamin B12 levels, read this👇

B12 is essential for the brain and nervous system, but some people most at risk of low levels include:

✔️ Older adults
✔️ Those with gut issues or low stomach acid
✔️ People on acid blockers or metformin
✔️ Vegans & vegetarians

New research studied 231 healthy older adults with B12 levels well within the “normal” range. But despite that, they found:

▪️ Lower B12 (even within normal range) → linked to slower cognitive processing & brain changes
▪️ Higher levels of an ✨inactive form of B12✨ → linked to increased tau protein, a marker of neurodegeneration

This means standard B12 tests may be missing critical markers of brain health.

So, what can you do?

✅ Talk to your practitioner about checking MMA, homocysteine, and serum B12.
✅ Supplement with bioavailable B12 (methylcobalamin + adenosylcobalamin).
✅ Don’t wait for symptoms! B12 imbalances can be silent for years.

Was this new information for you?

If you want a truly preventive and proactive approach to your health, we’d love to help.

You’ve been told ‘you’re fine", but you still have symptoms. Still exhausted—but your labs are "normal”?You’ve done all ...
05/31/2025

You’ve been told ‘you’re fine", but you still have symptoms.
Still exhausted—but your labs are "normal”?
You’ve done all the “right” things. You’ve had labs run, taken the supplements, tried to rest—but something still feels off.

👉 Here’s what most providers don’t tell you:
Fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, burnout and just "not feeling right", can be rooted in deeper imbalances that standard labs miss, including:

🔬 Hidden infections (like EBV or stealth pathogens)
☣️ Toxin overload (mold, heavy metals, environmental chemicals)
🧠 Unprocessed trauma or chronic stress patterns
⚖️ Hormonal & blood sugar dysregulation
🦠 Gut inflammation + microbiome shifts
🍊Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies.

In our clinic, we don’t settle for “normal.”
We test for optimal.
We don’t treat symptoms—we treat you as a whole person.

✨ You deserve to feel well, not just survive the day.

✨ You don’t need to push through. You need a personalized root-cause plan.

📥 DM us “Root Cause” to learn about our whole-person wellness approach.

“But I eat healthy and exercise—why am I still exhausted?”We hear this all the time. And the missing piece is often this...
05/30/2025

“But I eat healthy and exercise—why am I still exhausted?”

We hear this all the time. And the missing piece is often this:
🛌 Deep, restorative SLEEP.

You can take all the adaptogens, meditate daily, and follow the cleanest diet...
But if you’re not sleeping well, your body and brain can’t heal. 😴

Here’s what happens while you sleep:
🧠 Your brain clears waste + emotional residue
🩺 Your immune system recalibrates
⚖️ Your hormones (like cortisol, melatonin, and insulin) rebalance

It’s not optional. It’s foundational.
And if you’re not waking up refreshed, something’s out of sync.

✨ In our clinic, we address sleep at the root. We go way beyond sleep hygiene and look at:
🔬 Hidden stress hormones (cortisol/DHEA)
🦠 Gut-brain connection
🌙 Circadian rhythm balance
⚡ Nervous system regulation
✨ And more

Want real, lasting sleep support without meds or guesswork?

📥 DM us “SLEEP” and we’ll help uncover what’s really going on—naturally.

✨ “It’s All in Your Head” — Or is it?You’re anxious. Exhausted. Unmotivated.But your labs? “Normal.” Your provider says,...
05/29/2025

✨ “It’s All in Your Head” — Or is it?
You’re anxious. Exhausted. Unmotivated.
But your labs? “Normal.” Your provider says, “It’s just stress.”

Here’s what you’re not being told 👇
💡 Your mental health is influenced by far more than brain chemistry.
🧠 It’s connected to:
— Your gut health
— Your hormones
— Your inflammation levels
— Key nutrients like B12, iron, magnesium, and Vitamin D

Your brain and body are deeply connected.
And when one is off, you feel it—even if the standard labs don’t show it.

💬 Have you ever felt dismissed by a provider when you knew something wasn’t right?
Reach out. We can help you find the answers!


Address

15 Spinning Wheel Rd, Ste 402
Hinsdale, IL
60521

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 6:30pm

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+16303232400

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