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Dr. Jennifer White

Getting to the root of your health issues through functional medicine. Feel your best through personalized, all natural health & healing solutions.

08/18/2025

Most people don’t realize your body needs trillions of microbes, on your skin, in your gut, and even in your lungs, to train your immune system, control inflammation, and keep harmful invaders in check.

When you way overuse sanitizers and antibacterial soaps, you’re not just killing germs… you’re wiping out your protective allies too. Over time, that can mean more allergies, eczema, digestive troubles, and getting sick more often.

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08/17/2025

Your cravings aren’t random, they’re often your body sending signals about deeper needs.

Here are 5 common cravings and what they might be trying to tell you:

✅ Sugar: Blood sugar on a rollercoaster, chronic stress raising cortisol (which makes you reach for quick fuel), or even poor sleep driving extra carb cravings.

✅ Salt: Could point to taxed adrenals. Your body may crave sodium to help keep blood pressure and electrolytes balanced when under stress.

✅ Chocolate: Often linked to low magnesium, a mineral that calms the nervous system and supports muscle + hormone function.

✅ Carbs or bread: Sometimes it’s comfort and serotonin (especially if mood is low), or your body needing quick energy after unstable blood sugar.

✅ Fatty or creamy foods: Could be tied to needing more fat-soluble nutrients or simply not getting enough healthy fats, which help with hormone balance and satiety.

08/16/2025

Drinking tons of water but still feeling thirsty, fatigued, or crampy? It might not be about more water, it could be about missing minerals.

Your cells need electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium to actually pull water inside. Without them, you’re basically just flushing fluid through.

To up your electrolyte intake easily:

✅ Try adding a pinch of quality sea salt or a squeeze of lemon to your water.
✅ Snack on potassium-rich foods like avocado & leafy greens.
✅ Include magnesium-rich nuts & seeds.

It’s a simple shift that can support energy, muscle function, and even your adrenals, so you’re truly hydrated from the inside out.

08/15/2025

“You’re just getting older that’s why you’re stiff and achy.” We hear this all the time. But what if your body is aging faster than your calendar says?

Stiffness and joint pain aren’t always about the number of candles on your birthday cake. Often it’s tied to:

👉 Chronic inflammation: from processed foods, stress, or hidden gut issues that keeps tissues irritated and slow to repair.

👉 Leaky gut (intestinal permeability): which allows tiny food particles and bacterial fragments to slip into your bloodstream, stoking more inflammation that lands in joints.

👉 Micronutrient depletion: low levels of magnesium, vitamin C, zinc, or collagen-building amino acids can mean your cartilage and connective tissue aren’t getting the building blocks they need to stay strong and cushioned.

The best part? These are things you can actually work on. From personalized nutrition and targeted supplements to gut repair and lifestyle shifts that cool inflammation. You don’t have to settle for “just getting older.” Let’s help you feel younger in your joints so you can keep moving with ease.

08/14/2025

Bloating after meals, waking up with a puffy belly, or feeling like your stomach changes size throughout the day isn’t just annoying...it’s a sign something deeper is off.

It could be low stomach acid, meaning you aren’t breaking down food well. Or sluggish bile flow, so fats aren’t digested properly. Or even bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) where bacteria ferment your food before you can.

If you’re constantly trying new diets or cutting foods without real relief, it’s time for a smarter approach.

Want to finally figure out what’s driving your bloating? Book a FREE consultation and let’s get to the bottom of it, so you can enjoy meals again without the bloat! You can book at www.drjenniferwhite.com 🌿

08/13/2025

Maybe your periods have gotten heavier or more irregular.
Maybe your PMS is louder with more bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, or cravings that hit hard.
Maybe your energy just doesn’t bounce back the way it used to.

Stress, gut health shifts, thyroid changes, and even subtle nutrient deficiencies all influence how your hormones show up. It’s not just “age”, it’s your body asking for more support.

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08/12/2025

It’s not all in your head - your blood sugar plays a huge role in how calm (or on edge) you feel!

When you skip meals or eat something super high in sugar, your blood glucose spikes then crashes. That drop triggers your body to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to keep your brain fueled.

But those are the same hormones your body pumps out when it’s in fight-or-flight. So you end up with racing thoughts, a pounding heart, or that jittery, uneasy feeling, mimicking anxiety even if nothing’s actually wrong.

Keeping your blood sugar steady with balanced meals (protein, healthy fats, fiber) is one of the simplest ways to feel more emotionally grounded throughout the day.

Have you ever noticed this link between your eating habits and your mood?

08/11/2025

We tend to chase sweet, salty, or creamy, but your digestion loves bitter.

Foods like arugula, dandelion greens, radicchio, and even a squeeze of lemon before meals stimulate bile flow, which helps your body break down fats and es**rt toxins out through the liver.

More benefits of adding bitters to your plate:

✅ Eases bloating by supporting stomach acid + enzyme production
✅ Helps balance blood sugar by slowing gastric emptying
✅ Gently supports daily detox (no fancy juice cleanse needed)

Try tossing a handful of bitter greens into your salad or sipping on warm water with lemon before meals. Your liver (and your belly) will thank you.

08/10/2025

We are what we repeatedly eat, drink, and do. Restrictions often aren't sustainable and can cause more stress or guilt. Keeping small healthier habits is where true change and wellness happens.

08/09/2025

Breaking out again? 😩 It might not be your cleanser’s fault, it could be what's on your plate!

Here are 5 ways to start balancing blood sugar to help clear your skin from the inside out:

✅ Swap refined carbs for fiber-rich veggies & whole grains
✅ Include healthy fats like salmon, walnuts & olive oil
✅ Try a handful of berries instead of sugary snacks
✅ Move your body daily to improve insulin sensitivity
✅ Get good sleep because poor rest = more cravings & more cortisol

✨ Dive into my latest newsletter for the full breakdown on why blood sugar matters for acne! I'll be sending it out next week, so let me know if you would like to join my email list!

08/08/2025

Most modern diets are loaded with omega-6 fatty acids from seed oils (like soybean, corn, sunflower) and processed snacks. Meanwhile, we’re often falling short on omega-3s from wild fish, flax, chia, and walnuts.

When omega-6s dramatically outweigh omega-3s, your body ends up in a more pro-inflammatory state. Over time, that can fuel everything from joint pain and skin flares to cardiovascular issues. The goal isn’t to cut out omega-6s entirely (your body needs them too!), but to restore balance.

✅ Add more omega-3-rich foods like salmon, sardines, walnuts, flax, and chia.
✅ Reduce excess seed oils + processed foods that skew the ratio.

Small shifts = big long-term impact on how your body manages inflammation!

08/07/2025

We see so many people cutting out gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, or entire food groups and yet they’re still bloated, gassy, or running to the bathroom.

Here’s why:

👉 Low stomach acid or enzyme output means you can’t fully break down food, no matter how “clean” your diet is.
👉 Poor bile flow from the liver and gallbladder can make fats hard to digest, leading to bloating and greasy stools.
👉 Stress slows motility, literally tightening your gut and changing how food moves through.

That’s why we look at your digestion top to bottom from stomach acid and bile, to enzymes, motility, and your gut lining. If you’ve tried all the elimination diets but still feel stuck, it might be time to dig deeper. Reach out or book a free consult, I’d love to help you get your gut truly working again! You can book your consult at www.drjenniferwhite.com! 🔆

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