Wellness IQ Functional Medicine

03/09/2026

Is Vitamin A actually dangerous… or have we misunderstood it?

For decades, vitamin A has been labeled as toxic and potentially dangerous, especially during pregnancy. But when you look deeper into the research and traditional diets, the story becomes far more nuanced.

One key detail is often overlooked:

👉 Not all forms of vitamin A are the same.

In fact, the difference between whole-food vitamin A (retinol) and synthetic vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) may explain much of the confusion surrounding vitamin A safety and health outcomes.

In my latest blog article, I break down:

• Why vitamin A plays a critical role in immune health, gut integrity, and vision
• How vitamin A supports cellular development and pregnancy
• The surprising difference between real vitamin A vs synthetic forms found in many supplements
• Why plant sources like beta-carotene aren’t always reliable sources of usable vitamin A
• What research actually says about the 10,000 IU “toxicity rule”

If you've ever wondered whether vitamin A supplements are helpful, harmful, or misunderstood, this is an important conversation.

📖 Read the full article here: https://experiencewellnessiq.com/blogs/is-whole-food-vitamin-a-better-than-synthetic-vitamin-a/

02/06/2026

MCAS and Histamine Intolerance are NOT just about low-histamine foods or antihistamine meds, and supplements. If you're not addressing your/your client's nervous system, you're missing the root-cause mediator of this condition.

While nervous system work might seem more esoteric than medical work, we can see a direct link between our nervous system and MCAS in the molecule known as substance P.

If your approach to MCAS lacks nervous system support, mast cell stabilization, trigger identification and removal, antihistamine cocktails, and a low-histamine diet will not be enough to heal.

A Neuroimmune Mechanism that Functional Medicine Can No Longer Ignore Histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) are often framed as immune disorders driven by food reactions, allergens, or enzyme deficiencies. Yet many patients continue to experience debilitating symptoms despit

12/31/2025

If you’ve tried resets, detoxes, or “new year, new you” plans before — and nothing ever sticks — it’s not because you failed.
It’s because most programs skip the foundation that real, sustainable change requires.

Reset & Revitalize starts January 2nd, and it’s built differently.

This isn’t a detox.
It’s not restrictive.
And it’s not another program you undo by February.

We start by fixing the environment your habits live in — your kitchen, pantry, routines — so new habits actually have a place to thrive. Then we build forward with simple meal structure, clarity around nutrition misinformation, and lifestyle integration that works in real life.

Still unsure? Good. Skepticism is welcome here.

✨ Join the first live group session on January 2nd at 6 PM — completely free.
No pressure. No obligation. Just come see if this approach feels right for you.

If you like what you see, you can enroll in the full program afterward.

👉 Save your spot for the free session https://l.bttr.to/3IGeZ

12/31/2025

✨ Ready to step into 2026 feeling empowered, energized, and truly supported in your health journey?

Reset & Revitalize isn’t about quick fixes or restrictive plans—it’s about building sustainable wellness habits that actually work long-term. This 4-week functional nutrition-guided group experience gives you:
✔ weekly live coaching with me
✔ whole-food meal plans + grocery lists
✔ time-saving meal prep systems
✔ a pantry & environment reset
✔ education on how your body actually works
✔ community support so you’re not doing it alone
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No “New Year, New You” pressure. Just real tools, real insight, and real support to help you feel your best in the year ahead.

I’m grateful for every client who lets me walk alongside them on their wellness journey—and I’d love for you to feel that support too. 💛

🌟 Limited to 25 participants. Learn more and enroll here: https://experiencewellnessiq.com/reset-revitalize-for-2026/

12/28/2025

If you’re taking Allegra, Pepcid AC, Zyrtec (or all three 😵‍💫) and your histamine symptoms aren’t improving, here’s why

Histamine blockers are a bandaid.
They don’t address the root cause.

Histamine intolerance and MCAS require a holistic, multifactorial approach to truly heal. When histamine is released, it triggers mast cells to release even more inflammatory compounds like:
🔥 leukotrienes
🔥 tryptase
🔥 heparin
🔥 prostaglandins

So if you’re only blocking histamine receptors while your mast cells are still angry — symptoms will persist.

Here’s the multi-layered approach to putting out the histamine fire:
1️⃣ Remove the extra “fuel” with a temporary low-histamine diet
2️⃣ Stabilize mast cells
3️⃣ BONUS (and most overlooked): Regulate the nervous system

🌿 Mast-cell-stabilizing herbs and nutrients like stinging nettle, quercetin, and bromelain can help —
BUT they’re often not enough if you’re deficient in foundational nutrients like magnesium, copper, and zinc, which are essential for mast cell stability.

🧠 And if your nervous system is constantly on high alert—perceiving everything as a threat—mast cells will keep firing.
You must address all three layers together to calm the flare and allow true healing to begin.

✨ Ready to stop chasing symptoms and start healing?

Book a FREE consultation to learn how a whole-body functional medicine approach can help you heal from MCAS and histamine intolerance. https://p.bttr.to/38FD3Pv

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄

Wishing you a day filled with peace, presence, and meaningful moments with the people you love. I’m so grateful for this community and for the trust you place in me to be part of your wellness journeys.

May today be a reminder to slow down, savor, and care for your health—mind, body, and spirit—as you move through the season.

12/24/2025

This is what feeds my passion for functional medicine.

Being invited into someone’s wellness journey—listening to their story, understanding their concerns, and walking alongside them as they reconnect with their health—is something I’m deeply grateful for.

Thank you to every client who trusts me with their health and allows me to be part of their journey. It’s truly an honor. 💛

12/18/2025

✨Heal your gut in 2026. Here’s how:

One of the simplest (and most powerful) ways to support gut healing is by using bone broth as a daily foundation—not just an add-on.

Bone broth can be used in place of water when cooking to enhance the therapeutic value of meals. It provides key nutrients that help:
✔ repair the gut lining
✔ nourish the microbiome
✔ reduce inflammation and toxic stress

And when it comes to soups, don’t skip the broth! 🍲
As vegetables and proteins simmer, their nutrients are released into the liquid, making the broth itself one of the most healing parts of the meal.

This is one of the core strategies we use inside my 21-Day Gut Restoration Program. Gut healing starts with simple, intentional nourishment done consistently.

This program not only resets your entire gut ecosystem in just 3 weeks, but it also teaches you the foundations you need to maintain that healing long after the Reset is over.

✨ Want to try it for yourself?
Download the first 3 days of my gut healing program—completely free and start supporting your gut right away. https://experiencewellnessiq.com/gut-healing/

12/15/2025

Client wins like this never get old 💛

This is what happens when we stop chasing quick fixes and start supporting the body the way it was designed to function—through targeted nutrition, root-cause work, and whole-food support.

So grateful to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with their health and feel better in their bodies again.

✨ Real support. Real progress. Real sustainability.

12/14/2025

These are unequivocally the 2 most important factors in making your New Year’s Resolutions sustainable. Join myReset & Revitalize 2026 Group program to establish all the foundations you need for REAL and lasting health changes in the new year!

12/13/2025

The holidays don’t have to require a “start over” in January.

A few simple, intentional choices can support your gut while you enjoy the season:
✔ cooking with bone broth
✔ adding fermented foods
✔ choosing richly colored plants
✔ swapping added sugars for natural alternatives

These are the same foundations my clients use in my Gut Restoration Program, and the results are profound. Gut health isn’t about perfection, restriction, and epensive supplements.

It’s about ongoing food-first support with simple swaps and consistent strategies that promote gut health no matter the season

✨ Want to feel the difference quickly?
Grab my FREE 3-Day Complete Gut Reset and give your gut exactly what it needs.

11/04/2025

🌿 Feeling stuck with PCOS or hormone issues? You’re not alone.
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Janie came to me with a laundry list of symptoms—PCOS, infertility, chronic digestive upset, insomnia, and anxiety. After years of Metformin, yo‑yo dieting, cycle tracking, and on and off birth control in unsuccessful attempts to "manage symptoms," nothing was improving.

⁠We took a root‑cause approach instead. Together, we:
• Introduced nourishing meals that stabilized her blood sugar (focusing on proteins and whole foods).
• Built in gentle daily movement and prioritized restful sleep.
• Addressed insulin resistance naturally with lifestyle adjustments and ovarian‑supporting nutrients like NAC and alpha‑lipoic acid.
• Balanced her stress response with simple, sustainable habits.

The results? In just 4 months Janie lost 20 pounds, felt energized and clear‑headed, her anxiety faded, and—best of all—she conceived naturally.

💗 Ready to rewrite your story? If you’re struggling with PCOS, infertility, gut issues, or hormone imbalance, functional medicine can change your life. Tap the link to book a free consult and start building your personalized care plan today. https://p.bttr.to/38FD3Pv