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New Leaf Holistic Health with Julie Six

Resolving metabolic chaos using Functional Lab Testing and CGMs to restore your health. Eating for nourishment is in your control but you may need to learn HOW.

My mission is to help people cultivate physical and mental resilience through the wisdom of nutrition and the art of counseling. My functional nutrition education includes in-depth knowledge of the full-body systems and how your body processes food and other inputs that impact your overall health. The biggest misconception about nutrition is often that it is just about what to eat and what not to eat. While it may include that, on a much deeper level it is about optimizing the function of your body's organs and every cell in your body. Food, intentional movement, sleep, rest, play, connection, as well as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and enzymes all play key roles in feeling one’s best. I will apply the "art and science" of nutrition and will customize diet and lifestyle factors suitable for your individual needs and priorities. Even though we are living in the “age of wellness”, most people will admit there’s a disconnect between what we know and what we are doing. Confusing external messages from the food and diet industry, overwhelming on-line options, and decision fatigue leave us feeling empty, depleted, and defeated. You are not meant to feel weighed down, exhausted, hurried, harried, stressed, groggy, cranky, bloated, depleted, depressed, or like you are on the hot-mess express. You need and deserve answers as to why you are feeling the way you do and what you can do to course-correct and start feeling like YOU again. When it comes to your health, having an advocate on your side offering education, empathy, gentle leadership, and solutions you can trust is often the difference between success or being stuck, hitting a plateau or making progress, digressing into more and more dis-ease or learning tips and tools for taking back your health while having some fun and making your body functional again. I am committed to working with those who want to learn the hope they can have when their health is back in their hands. They are ready to do the work, while receiving individualized support on their wellness journey. If you have been looking for real solutions to the root of your health issues and are ready, with courage and commitment to change, you’ve come to the right place! I would be delighted and honored to help. VISIT: https://www.newleafnutrition.net/ to get started!

01/30/2026

✨ Detox from Do-ing ✨

If your nervous system feels tired of fixing, pushing, and trying harder… this month’s newsletter is for you!

Instead of another cleanse or reset, we’re talking about:
• listening instead of forcing
• nourishing instead of restricting
• supporting your liver & energy without extremes

💌 My February newsletter is going out this Saturday.
If you’re on my list, check your inbox and your Promotions folder (email gremlins are real 😅).

Not on the list yet?
You can sign up through the link in my bio and receive helpful monthly notes on gentle, functional support for real life.

Your just made it through the holidays. Your body doesn’t need more pressure. Really. It needs to be heard and supported, strategically. Let's listen. 💚

📣 PSA: If you’re on my email list, my newsletter sometimes lands in Promotions... if you find it there, drag it to Primary so you don’t miss future notes. 😉

01/25/2026

I wonder if you know the quiet cascade sugar and refined carbs create in your liver? 🍭🥐

Sugar directly changes how your liver functions. Here’s what excess added sugar can set in motion:

🗝️ Insulin resistance
Frequent sugar intake forces the liver to work harder to manage blood sugar, often leading to insulin resistance over time.

🗝️ Fat accumulation in the liver
Excess carbs are preferentially processed by the liver and can be converted into fat, contributing to non-alcoholic fatty liver patterns.

🗝️ Inflammation & metabolic strain
High sugar/processed carb intake fuels inflammation and increases the risk of metabolic syndrome—impacting the liver, hormones, and cardiovascular health.

🗝️ Weight gain (without nourishment)
Sugary foods and carbs deliver energy without building blocks, leaving the body overfed but undernourished.

✨ What I hope you hear is that sugar cravings are a signal, not a character flaw. They can mean: a tired liver, unstable blood sugar, or inadequate protein or minerals earlier in the day.

Supporting liver health is about alleviating unnecessary load and giving your body what it actually needs to do its job well.

Whole foods, balanced meals, and enough protein and fat can make a remarkable difference.

If you’re tired of guessing and want help connecting the dots between cravings, energy, and metabolism, this is exactly the work I do inside New Leaf Holistic Health 🌿

If you’re tired of sugar cravings—and the self-blame that often follows—you’re not alone and you're not failing. There are real, addressable reasons this happens. Let’s uncover them together and create a realistic plan.

01/24/2026

🚩 Now that these detox myths have your attention, let’s talk about why this matters more in midlife.

As women move into their late 30s, 40s, and beyond, detox isn’t about “cleanses” or doing more; it’s about capacity.

Here’s what’s quietly changing behind the scenes:

👉 The liver becomes a central hub for hormone clearance as estrogen and progesterone patterns shift.
👉Stress load tends to be higher and more chronic.
👉Blood sugar regulation becomes less forgiving.
👉👉👉And years of under-fueling, over-giving, and environmental exposure start to add up!

So when detox isn’t well supported, symptoms don’t always show up as something obvious like “toxicity.” They can show up as:
• increased sensitivity
• sleep disruption
• stubborn weight gain
• mood changes
• heavier or more erratic cycles
• feeling less resilient than you used to

✨ This is why midlife detox support looks different. It’s not about forcing detox, but supporting the systems that already do it. Especially the liver, so hormones can be metabolized and cleared more efficiently.

🤓 This is also where functional hormone testing becomes so helpful. It allows us to see not only hormone levels, but how well they’re being processed and cleared, and where the body may need support before symptoms escalate.

Midlife isn’t the time for extremes. It’s the time for a personalized plan based on precision testing that helps us uncover hidden stressors and understand what your body needs.

If this post made you rethink how well your body's been working for you and how you can better support it, you’re in the right place! 🌱💚

01/22/2026

These signs are common, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless.

⚠️ Bad breath
⚠️ Persistent fatigue
⚠️ Adult acne or skin issues
⚠️ Poor sleep; especially waking around 3am
⚠️ Stubborn weight that won’t budge

Because these show up gradually, often one at a time, many women learn to work around them. We normalize them. Push through and adjust our expectations.

This is what often gets missed:

✨ These are frequently signs that detox pathways—especially in the liver—are under strain.

As women move toward perimenopause, the liver takes on even more responsibility, helping process shifting hormones alongside everyday metabolic and environmental stressors.

The more depleted or overburdened the liver becomes before this transition, the harder that transition can feel.

This is why I’m such an advocate for functional hormone testing. Not just to look at hormone levels—but to understand:
• how well hormones are being cleared
• where detox capacity is struggling
• and what kind of support YOUR body actually needs

When we can see the full picture, we can close the gaps before symptoms escalate and often support a much smoother perimenopause journey. 🏄🏻‍♀️

You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to look deeper. Sometimes the quiet signs are the most important ones to listen to. ✅💚

01/20/2026

You already know these daily detox steps.
So why are they so hard to sustain?

Eat clean.
Drink more water.
Prioritize sleep.
Move your body.
Choose non-toxic products.
Support detox pathways.

Most women I work with don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do. They struggle because their bodies are already carrying too much.

When stress is high, blood sugar is unstable, nutrients are depleted, the nervous system is on constant alert, and even “simple” habits can feel heavy.

✨ Detox is a capacity issue. It's not something to force.

If your system is overwhelmed, even simple habits can feel out of reach. Not because you’re not motivated, but because your body is conserving every ounce of energy just to get through the day. 😰 I know, this was me!

This is why I would just start by asking:
• What is your body capable of right now?
• What’s already draining your reserves?
• Where can we support you before we ask your body for more?

In a depleted, stretched too thin place, you need the right things, in the right order - not to be doing "all the things!" And that’s where personalized support can make a big difference! 🌱💚

If it's feeling hard to get started even with the basics, it's okay. We will always start with where you are and go at your pace. I'm just a few clicks away. FREE Discovery Calls on my site 👉.

01/18/2026

Love your liver by upping your protein 🥩

Your liver doesn’t just detox—it rebuilds, regulates, and responds to the environment you give it. Protein is one of the primary ways we support that work.

Here’s why enough protein intake matters:

➡ Liver tissue repair & regeneration
The liver is remarkably resilient, but rebuilding requires raw materials. Amino acids from protein are essential for repairing and regenerating liver tissue.

➡ Enzyme production
Many of the enzymes that drive metabolism, digestion, and detoxification are made from protein. Without enough, those pathways slow down—even if you’re “doing all the right things.”

➡ Detoxification support
The liver’s detox pathways rely heavily on protein-based systems. If protein is low, detox will bottleneck.

➡ Plasma protein synthesis
The liver produces key proteins critical for fluid balance, circulation, and overall resilience.

➡ Blood sugar regulation
Protein plays a stabilizing role in blood sugar by supporting balanced glucose. This becomes especially important in insulin resistance or chronic stress states.

➡ Fatty liver prevention & support
Adequate protein intake can help reduce fat accumulation in the liver and support metabolic flexibility—an often-missed piece in NAFLD conversations.

✨ Here’s the part many women overlook: If you’ve been under-eating protein for years—often unintentionally—your liver may be working overtime with limited supplies.

This is a pattern I see constantly in practice.

Protein needs vary but 1 gr per # of body weight is often a helpful starting conversation, but not a rigid rule.

If you’re feeling fatigued, hormonally off, or reactive, this may be one of the quiet gaps worth exploring with functional testing.

You don’t need to overhaul everything, sometimes the body just needs better building blocks.

Do you get protein at each meal? How do you measure protein? 🙋‍♀️ DM me for my protein portion guide.

01/16/2026

“Could your liver be stealing your nutrients?”

If you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, taking supplements, yet still feel tired, moody, or bloated... your liver might be the missing piece.

When the liver slows down, it doesn’t just affect detox… it can throw off how your body processes and stores nutrients — leaving you depleted even if your diet seems “on point.”

Here are some of the most common deficiencies I see in practice that are linked to a sluggish liver 👇

➡️ B Vitamins – needed for energy, mood, and detox support
➡️ Vitamin D – the liver activates it so your hormones and immunity can function
➡️ Iron & Zinc – key for oxygen delivery, metabolism, and repair
➡️ Magnesium – critical for calm, energy, and over 300 enzyme reactions
➡️ Copper – essential for red blood cell formation and connective tissue health
➡️ Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, E, K) – for hormone balance, antioxidant defense, and more

When these nutrients run low, your body can’t detox efficiently and - go figure - your hormones, mood, and metabolism all pay the price.

Don't run to the store and start supplementing. You don’t need to guess or randomly fill the gaps for what you THINK is missing. I can help you understand why your liver is struggling in the first place.

✨ Save this post for reference, and if you've seen deficiencies on your labs, let’s find out what your body’s missing.

📍Book a FREE Discovery Call (link in bio). I can help you uncover what might be draining your nutrient reserves in the first place and we can work toward rebuilding them through diet first and supplements when needed.

01/14/2026

“Is your liver calling for help?”

Your liver is your body’s hardest-working multitasker — filtering toxins, balancing hormones, regulating metabolism, and keeping digestion moving.

When it gets sluggish or overloaded (hello, modern life 😬), symptoms can show up like:

➡️ Constant fatigue or brain fog
➡️ Digestive upset or bloating
➡️ Waking in the middle of the night
➡️ Stubborn weight or hormonal chaos
➡️ Changes in body odor or bowel habits

These aren’t random annoyances — they’re messages from your body that your detox system is backed up and your liver needs some love.

You don’t need another quick fix, friend. When done wrong, severe, or out of order - cleanses can make things worse.

Start by uncovering what’s overloading your system and restore balance from the root — so your hormones, digestion, and energy can flow freely again.

✨ Save this post if your liver might need support.
And if this sounds like you, let’s dig deeper.

📍Book a FREE Discovery Call (link in bio) and I’ll help you put together the missing pieces of your health puzzle so you can start feeling like yourself again. 💚

01/12/2026

Love your liver, love your hormones.
Your liver isn’t just about detox — it’s the master regulator behind hormone balance, mood, and metabolism.
When it’s struggling, you feel it.
When it’s supported, everything flows better.

💧Hydrate
🥬 Eat your greens
🚶‍♀️ Move your body
💚 Reduce your toxin load

12/28/2025

🍃 What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut.

Because your gut, immune system, and brain work as one loop, digestive issues often look like:

🚩 brain fog
🚩 fatigue
🚩 irritability or anxiety
🚩 headaches
🚩 skin flares
🚩 immune reactivity

Here’s why:
📌 A leaky gut triggers immune activation
📌 Inflammatory signals travel to the brain
📌 Histamine rises and your mood plummets
📌 Then your nervous system becomes more reactive

✨ Here's the key - these “random” symptoms often trace back to one root system — your gut.

With targeted functional testing, we can map what’s driving inflammation, imbalance, and overwhelm in your body and create a personalized plan to restore balance.

My Restore & Rebalance Programs include the option for this deeper testing, individualized interpretation, and a step-by-step path forward.

💛 Curious if this applies to you?

Book a FREE Discovery Call and let’s explore which testing and personalized plan makes the most sense for your New Year health journey.

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12/24/2025

✨ Merry Christmas ✨

To each of you who finds your way here... whether you comment often or quietly read from the sidelines... I want you to know...

You matter to me.

I am deeply grateful that you allow me to share pieces of my heart, my work, and the wisdom I’ve gathered through years of learning, listening, and walking beside beautiful people on their healing journeys.

❤️ I love what I get to do.
💚 I love helping others uncover the health they long for.
❤️ I love the “detective work” — finding hidden healing opportunities through functional testing and deep connection.
💚 I love witnessing women being BRAVE, fighting for their future, doing the work despite the obstacles, and finally reconnecting with their bodies - almost like twins finally finding each other after being separated for years!

And if you’ve never reached out. That’s okay.
I see you.
I know you are here; gleaning, trying, reflecting, and growing in your own way and in your own time.

Sharing what I’ve learned is my way of giving back —
a small gift from me to you — because I genuinely care. 💚

We all want our lives to matter.
So hear this today:
Yours does. Your presence, your story, your desired future - they are a gift. ❤️

🎄 As we celebrate this sacred season, may you feel the gift of life within you, may your heart have peace, and may you overflow this season with love and gratitude.

✨ The Light in me sees the Light in you.
Merry Christmas, dear friends.
You are loved. 💛

12/22/2025

✨ Staying Balanced During the Holidays

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard someone proudly say, “I didn’t eat all day so I could really indulge tonight!”

It sounds reasonable — almost strategic — but the truth is, it sets your body up for blood sugar crashes, overeating, and feeling awful afterward! 🥴

What I’ve learned over years of supporting women through holidays, travel, stress, and emotional eating is this:

⚖️ Balance is about preparation, not about restriction.

When you:
• nourish yourself earlier in the day
• hydrate adequately
• eat veggies and protein before sweets
• and slow down to truly taste your food
…something beautiful happens:

✨ you enjoy the meal more
✨ you feel better afterward
✨ you stay connected to your health goals instead of turning a blind-eye to them

The holidays aren't meant to be survived. They're to be sweetly savored with family, friends, memories, traditions, gifts, lights, love, sounds of laughter, and silent nights of reflection.

Small intentional choices can help you leave the table feeling satisfied and proud of how you honored yourself this season. 🎄

How would you like to honor yourself this holiday and entering the New Year?

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