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Side Benefits Nutrition By encouraging a nutrient-dense, whole-food lifestyle, Nutritional Therapy balances the systems.

04/18/2026

Lately, I’ve been seeing these 3️⃣ topics come up again and again in my practice ⤵️

✨ Intermittent fasting—not always the wellness win it’s made out to be, especially if your hormones, stress, sleep, or blood sugar are already struggling
✨ Rushing—eating fast, living stressed, and staying in go-go-go mode is one of the quickest ways to mess with digestion, blood sugar, and your nervous system
✨ Bloating—common? yes. normal? no. It’s usually your body asking for a closer look at digestion, stress, stomach acid, microbiome health, or food habits

Because feeling good isn’t about doing more—it’s about understanding what your symptoms are actually trying to say

➡️ If you want smarter, functional, root-cause breakdowns like this to land in your inbox every week, comment ✨GUIDE✨

04/17/2026

For the one who keeps getting sick or recurrent UTIs⤵️

FYI, one round of antibiotics does A LOT more that just clear up the infection...

It can also wipe out your beneficial gut bacteria and leave your microbiome struggling long after the prescription is done

That can sometimes lead to bloating, yeast issues, food sensitivities, skin flare-ups, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, brain fog, and more😬

Antibiotics can be necessary…
…but knowing how to recover from them matters MORE.

💊Comment ✨ANTIBIOTICS✨ and I’ll DM you a link to my FREE guide on how to support your gut before, during, and after a round💊

Grab it now. Thank me later!

gut health | hormone healing | perimenopause | pms | fertility | holistic health | nutritional therapy practitioner

Gut issues do not always look like gut issues👀Sometimes they look like fatigue or brain fog. Getting sick all the time. ...
04/16/2026

Gut issues do not always look like gut issues👀

Sometimes they look like fatigue or brain fog. Getting sick all the time. Seasonal allergies. or even heavy periods😬

I wish I knew sooner that so many hormone symptoms were never just hormone symptoms. They were signs that something deeper was off…

Because your gut is not just where we digest food. It’s where you absorb nutrients. It’s where a huge chunk of your immune system lives.
It’s part of how your body clears hormones, especially estrogen🚽

A few non-negotiables⤵️
✦ slow down before meals
✦ chew your food like you mean it
✦ cut back on alcohol, sugar, refined flour, and ultra-processed food
✦ eat more fiber, greens, cruciferous veg, garlic, and onions
✦ include gut-supportive nutrients like collagen, zinc, glycine + L-glutamine
✦ hydrate enough to support daily bowel movements
✦ stop guessing when your body is clearly asking for help

Sometimes (ahem, usually) the issue is low stomach acid.
Sometimes it’s a pathogenic overgrowth.
Sometimes it’s an insufficient or imbalanced microbiome.
Usually (ahem, always) it’s worth finding out.

Comment ✨GUIDE✨for my free hormone guide, or ✨GUT✨if you’re curious about working together 1:1🤗

04/15/2026

Try this:

Gut-friendly meal prep that actually does something!
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This chia pudding is rich in fiber, protein + polyphenols to help support a healthier microbiome
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Chia seeds feed beneficial gut bacteria and help keep you regular, while strawberries bring prebiotic polyphenols that help your good gut bacteria thrive. Add in probiotic-rich yogurt (and nourishing colostrum too) and you’ve got an easy breakfast your gut will love
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G A T H E R:
🖤 3/4 cup organic/no guar coconut milk
🖤 1/4 cup chia seeds
🖤 1.5 cups plain yogurt (I use )
🖤 2 scoops protein powder (I use )
🖤 berries for topping
🖤 grain-free granola or nuts + seeds
🖤 optional: and/or bee pollen for extra nutrient-density
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M A K E:
Stir chia seeds into coconut milk and let set for at least 20 minutes; stir protein powder into yogurt; layer into glass jars: chia mixture + yogurt mixture + berries + any other toppings. Pop in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
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📌Save this for your next microbiome-friendly meal prep

04/13/2026

🌞This isn’t a trend…it’s biology!

Sunlight = serotonin (better mood, calm focus) AND vitamin D (aka a hormone that supports your hormones)

Simple habits = real results

Most people skip the basics and wonder why they don’t feel optimally good…

📍Start with the basics and always return to them when things feel “off”

Follow for smarter, no-BS wellness advice that actually works🌞

Here is the hard truth⤵️…doing hard things is the ultimate shortcutThis morning’s “aggressive coffee walk”?A climb up El...
04/12/2026

Here is the hard truth⤵️

…doing hard things is the ultimate shortcut

This morning’s “aggressive coffee walk”?
A climb up Eldred Street—the steepest street in LA—not once, but twice (BTW, there are stairs at the top too!)💪🏼

After the first time up, I questioned it….because, well, it’s a hard climb. But after the second time, I knew exactly why I did it

Because “hard” builds something “easy” never will✨

The same goes for your health.
The hard choices—cleaning up your diet, bealing your gut, staying consistent, changing your habits—feel uncomfy in the moment

But on the other side?
Energy.
Clarity.
A body that actually feels GOOD to live in🧘🏼‍♀️

And once you feel that…you don’t go back

Changing your lifestyle isn’t easy.
But neither is feeling tired, bloated, puffy, and “off” 🙈

Pick your hard.

Because I promise you—feeling good is always worth it🤗

If you’re ready to do the kind of hard that actually changes your life⤵️

👉🏼👉🏼Comment ✨GUT✨ and let’s set up a time to chat 🤍

🧬Got magnesium? 48% of Americans don’t get enough because of their “modern” diet choices and that’s a problem because lo...
04/07/2026

🧬Got magnesium?

48% of Americans don’t get enough because of their “modern” diet choices and that’s a problem because low Mg intake is associated with Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, sleep issues + metabolic syndrome (and more). Yikes!

While you can get it from food, supplementation is what I recommend for optimal health [comment “MAGNESIUM” for a link]

Most common forms of magnesium⤵️

🧬Malate – to ease muscle pain + support energy production (take in the morning)
🧬Threonate – improves memory + cognition (take in the morning)
🧬Taurate – maintains healthy blood sugar + cardiovascular function
🧬Chloride – muscle aches (use topically)
🧬Citrate – to prevent constipation
🧬Orotate – heart health
🧬Oxide – poor form (waste of money)
🧬Sulfate – use topically for sore muscles (aka Epsom salt)
And saving the best for last…
🧬Glycinate (or bisglycinate) – promotes calm feelings, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep + mood (least GI issues)

Comment “MAGNESIUM” for a link to my favorite Mg Glycinate from .health

Do you supplement with magnesium? Why? Or why not?

These microhabits might look boring…but they all crucial IMO✨The supportive supplements I bring in sometimes shift…but m...
04/06/2026

These microhabits might look boring…but they all crucial IMO✨

The supportive supplements I bring in sometimes shift…but my daily non-negotiable foundations always look like⤵️⤵️⤵️

↠ Meals that stabilize blood sugar
↠ Protein + diverse fiber
↠ Hydration + mineral repletion
↠ Daily movement
↠ Stress management
↠ Nervous system regulation
↠ Sleep depth + duration
↠ Detox support
↠ Consistent routines your body can trust

It’s all about making my body feel safe in this chaotic, modern world

…through food
…through rhythm + light
…through predictable, nourishing inputs

LESS about addressing symptoms and MORE about optimizing the environment my cells live in

If you want 1:1 help building better foundations 👉🏼 comment ✨GUT✨ and I’ll send you a link to book a free call with me to learn more

These microhabits might look boring…but they all crucial IMO✨The supportive supplements I bring in sometimes shift…but m...
04/06/2026

These microhabits might look boring…but they all crucial IMO✨

The supportive supplements I bring in sometimes shift…but my daily non-negotiable foundations always look like⤵️⤵️⤵️

↠ Meals that stabilize blood sugar
↠ Protein + diverse fiber
↠ Hydration + mineral repletion
↠ Daily movement
↠ Stress management
↠ Nervous system regulation
↠ Sleep depth + duration
↠ Detox support
↠ Consistent routines my body can trust

It’s all about making my body feel safe in this chaotic, modern world

…through food
…through rhythm + light
…through predictable, nourishing inputs

LESS about addressing symptoms and MORE about optimizing the environment my cells live in

If you’re wanting 1:1 help building better foundations 👉🏼 comment ✨GUT✨ and I’ll send you a link to book a free call with me to learn more

Or comment ✨GUIDE✨ and I’ll send you my free hormone guide!

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Hi! I’m Christina Shadle an NTA-certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) based in Los Angeles, CA. I specialize in empowering my clients to get in the kitchen and fuel their health with real food and heal through simple lifestyle changes. I also have a degree in communication with concentrated studies in speech from California State University, Chico and am a recovering Type-A public relations professional with a whole host of irritable bowel issues myself. Outside of office hours and wellness research, you can usually find me taking a yoga or pilates class, attending concerts, or traveling with friends.

I work with clients locally and virtually all over the globe and am also the co-creator of Mindful Munchies, a munchie-making blog dedicated to empowering those who “don’t have time to cook” get in the kitchen and discover how simple it is to prepare healthy swaps to cure the junk food cravings that often derail our health.

As your FNTP…


  • I discover the root causes of your symptoms and work to help balance your foundations using nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.