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While you’re tucked in at night, your body is doing far more than resting. Deep, restorative sleep is when your hormonal...
09/27/2025

While you’re tucked in at night, your body is doing far more than resting. Deep, restorative sleep is when your hormonal system goes into full repair mode:

✨ Growth hormone helps repair tissues and build lean muscle
✨ Blood sugar resets, reducing insulin resistance and keeping cravings in check
✨ Your liver can detox, processing hormones like estrogen so they don’t build up.
✨ Thyroid hormones stabilize, setting the pace for energy and metabolism.

When you skimp on sleep (or have restless, fragmented nights), cortisol tends to spike, throwing off your delicate hormone balance. That’s why poor sleep can show up as PMS flares, irregular cycles, or even stubborn weight around your middle.

Beat the bloat with these gut-friendly picks 💨🥒🍌✨
09/27/2025

Beat the bloat with these gut-friendly picks 💨🥒🍌✨

Most people hear “growth hormone” and think of athletes or bodybuilders. But your body naturally makes this hormone ever...
09/25/2025

Most people hear “growth hormone” and think of athletes or bodybuilders. But your body naturally makes this hormone every day and it’s absolutely essential for healthy aging. Here’s how:

🌟 Collagen + skin: Growth hormone stimulates collagen production, helping keep skin firm and reducing the breakdown that leads to wrinkles and sagging.
🌟 Tissue repair: It supports healing everywhere, from tiny microtears in muscles to keeping joints strong and resilient.
🌟 Fat metabolism: Helps your body use fat for energy, protecting lean muscle and supporting a healthy metabolism.
🌟 Brain + mood: Growth hormone even plays a role in cognitive function and helps protect against mood swings tied to blood sugar or inflammatory changes.

Growth hormone is your behind-the-scenes repair crew, working on everything from skin to metabolism to mental clarity. Support it with stable blood sugar, quality sleep, and stress reduction.

Is it snapping at people you care about?Waking up at 2AM with your mind racing?Digestive issues flaring up out of nowher...
09/24/2025

Is it snapping at people you care about?
Waking up at 2AM with your mind racing?
Digestive issues flaring up out of nowhere?
Craving sugar or salty snacks just to get through the day?

Your body keeps score, often showing signs of stress long before you mentally recognize it. Want to figure out exactly how stress is impacting your body and what to do about it? Send us a message or book a consult. Let’s build a plan that works for you!

Ate too many sweets this weekend? Now time to dial in this week. Didn’t drink enough water this week? Time to set alarms...
09/15/2025

Ate too many sweets this weekend? Now time to dial in this week. Didn’t drink enough water this week? Time to set alarms daily to remind you to hydrate. Wellness is about progress, not perfection. Be kind do yourself, and do better this week.

Did you know what’s on your plate can seriously help balance your stress hormone, cortisol?!🌿Cortisol gets a bad rap, bu...
09/14/2025

Did you know what’s on your plate can seriously help balance your stress hormone, cortisol?!🌿

Cortisol gets a bad rap, but it’s actually essential for energy, focus, and your natural “get up and go.” The problem comes when it stays too high for too long, leading to fatigue, weight struggles, sleep problems, and even brain fog.

Here’s the fun part 👉 Certain foods can actually help regulate cortisol by:
✨ Supporting steady blood sugar (which keeps cortisol from spiking).
✨ Providing key nutrients that calm the nervous system.
✨ Fueling the gut-brain connection, which directly influences how your body responds to stress.
✨ Encouraging natural hormone rhythms so your energy is higher during the day and your body can fully rest at night.
Your meals are more than just fuel- they’re one of the MOST powerful tools you have to support stress resilience and long-term health. 🌱

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 b...
09/13/2025

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 our latest blog for the full breakdown on why blood sugar matters for acne, link in bio.

We see so many people cutting out gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, or entire food groups and yet they’re still bloated, gassy, or...
09/13/2025

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 consult, we’d love to help you get your gut truly working again.

What does blood sugar have to do with acne?🩸When your blood sugar spikes, your body releases insulin. Elevated insulin d...
09/05/2025

What does blood sugar have to do with acne?🩸
When your blood sugar spikes, your body releases insulin. Elevated insulin doesn’t just affect your energy- it can trigger inflammation, stimulate oil production, and increase androgen hormones, all of which contribute to breakouts.
Supporting stable blood sugar through balanced meals, quality sleep, movement, and stress management can mean clearer skin and more consistent energy. 🌿💆🏻‍♀️
Healthy skin truly starts from the inside out.

We hear so much about lowering cholesterol that most people don’t realize...your body needs it.Cholesterol is the raw ma...
09/04/2025

We hear so much about lowering cholesterol that most people don’t realize...your body needs it.

Cholesterol is the raw material for making hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. It also stabilizes your brain cells, supports memory, and plays a critical role in your immune system.

When cholesterol gets too low, it can actually lead to:

👉 Hormonal imbalances (irregular cycles, low libido, fatigue)
👉 Mood changes or memory issues
👉 Weakened stress response + slower healing

We look at cholesterol as more than just a heart number. It’s a clue to your overall metabolic and hormonal health.

Want to see if your cholesterol is truly optimal for your body? Book a consult and let’s take a deeper look together.

Think dehydration just makes you thirsty? Think again.💧 Even mild dehydration can make your blood thicker, forcing your ...
09/04/2025

Think dehydration just makes you thirsty? Think again.
💧 Even mild dehydration can make your blood thicker, forcing your heart to work harder.
💧 It can also drain your focus and trigger brain fog.
💧 Despite what you might think, dehydration doesn’t prevent bloating — it actually makes your body hold onto water, leaving you puffier. So want to get rid of water bloat? You actually need MORE water and electrolytes so your body stops holding onto excess.

Low iron (or low ferritin) is one of the most common things we see linked to fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, and even res...
09/02/2025

Low iron (or low ferritin) is one of the most common things we see linked to fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, and even restless legs. But popping more iron doesn’t always fix the problem, and can sometimes make things worse.

Here’s why:

👉 Stomach acid matters. You need enough acid to convert iron into a form your body can actually absorb. If you have reflux, bloating, or take acid blockers, your iron absorption may be tanked.
👉 Gut infections block absorption. H. pylori, parasites, or even bacterial overgrowth can steal nutrients or inflame the gut lining so you don’t absorb iron properly.
👉 Chronic inflammation changes iron metabolism. Your body “hides” iron away during inflammation, making less available for normal energy + oxygen delivery.

So more iron isn’t always the answer. The real solution is figuring out why your iron is low in the first place. That’s why we dig deeper with functional testing to look at your gut, your stomach acid, and markers of inflammation to truly restore iron levels from the ground up.

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