Just Wellness - Dr. Gretchen Dyer

Just Wellness - Dr. Gretchen Dyer 🌿Functional medicine for 👩‍🦰 | Chiropractic + Hormones+Weight loss | Mason, OH | Free Consult

"The Doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." ~Thomas Edison

Tight hips. Achy back. Long hours at your desk.Sound familiar?Desk work takes a real toll on the body, especially your l...
11/19/2025

Tight hips. Achy back. Long hours at your desk.

Sound familiar?

Desk work takes a real toll on the body, especially your lower back and hips. The good news? You don't have to live with the stiffness and discomfort.

We help people just like you move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free, even with a desk job. Book an appointment to get to the root of your hip or back pain and get moving again. Get evaluated and start getting adjusted today!

If you wake up with puffy, swollen eyes your body is trying to tell you something. This can be a subtle sign that your c...
11/19/2025

If you wake up with puffy, swollen eyes your body is trying to tell you something. This can be a subtle sign that your cortisol rhythm is off and your stress hormones aren't cycling the way they should.

Here's how it works:

- Cortisol is meant to rise in the morning to wake you up, reduce fluid retention, and get your metabolism going.
- But if your cortisol is low when it should be high (a common pattern in burnout or HPA axis dysfunction), your body can't regulate inflammation or fluid balance efficiently.

This often leads to:

- Morning puffiness around the eyes and face
- Feeling groggy or heavy even after 8+ hours of sleep
- Brain fog or a slow start
- Craving coffee or sugar to "kick in"
- Waking up more tired than you were before bed

If this sounds familiar, your body is asking for support!

Hormonal shifts can start years before menopause, and the signs are often missed or mistaken for stress or burnout.Here ...
11/18/2025

Hormonal shifts can start years before menopause, and the signs are often missed or mistaken for stress or burnout.

Here are 5 subtle signs you might already be in perimenopause:

- Middle-of-the-night wakeups that never used to happen
- Mood swings, anxiety, or unexpected irritability
- Menstrual cycles that are heavier, shorter, or all over the place
- Brain fog or forgetfulness creeping in
- Weight gain that's hard to explain

These aren't "just signs of aging" they could be your hormones asking for support.

Chronic skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea are often treated with creams, antibiotics, or elimination diets. The...
11/18/2025

Chronic skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea are often treated with creams, antibiotics, or elimination diets. These may reduce symptoms temporarily, but they rarely address why the problem keeps coming back.

Your skin is closely connected to your gut, immune system, and detox pathways. When the gut lining becomes compromised, or the microbiome is imbalanced, it can trigger systemic inflammation that shows up on the skin.

Key contributors include:
- Gut dysbiosis (too much bad bacteria, not enough good)
- Leaky gut, allowing inflammatory molecules into the bloodstream
- Sluggish detox function, especially in the liver and lymphatic system
- Food sensitivities or low digestive enzyme production

If you're reacting to everything, experiencing flares without a clear cause, or finding that nothing topical is working anymore, it's time to look deeper.

Balance isn't just for athletes, it's crucial for staying safe, confident, and active as we age.Here's a quick exercise ...
11/17/2025

Balance isn't just for athletes, it's crucial for staying safe, confident, and active as we age.

Here's a quick exercise to challenge your balance and improve your control:

Single-leg stand (with support nearby)
Stand on one leg for 20-30 seconds. Use a counter or chair for support if needed.
Want more challenge? Close your eyes or stand on a pillow.

Practicing this a few times a day helps your body respond faster to slips or stumbles.

You've cleaned up your diet. You're taking the supplements. You're trying to sleep more, stress less, and move your body...
11/15/2025

You've cleaned up your diet. You're taking the supplements. You're trying to sleep more, stress less, and move your body.

But you're still exhausted. Your gut still feels off. Your mood still dips. Something isn't clicking, and it's frustrating.

Healing isn't about trying harder. It's about getting to the root.

When we work together, we don't guess. We test.

We look at your history, your biology, and your symptoms. We connect the dots and build a clear, personalized plan.

Ready for real answers, not more trial and error? Let's get started. Schedule a FREE discover call today! Healing takes time and consistency, get to the root today and start healing.

It's easy to end up taking 10+ supplements when you're trying to "do all the right things." But just like with food or m...
11/15/2025

It's easy to end up taking 10+ supplements when you're trying to "do all the right things." But just like with food or medications, more isn't always better and can even create new imbalances if not carefully tailored.

Supplements should support your body's healing, not overwhelm it.

Why more isn't always better:
- Over-supplementing can stress your liver
- Some nutrients compete with each other
- You may be masking symptoms instead of addressing the root
- Your body's needs change over time

Functional support is most effective when it's personalized, intentional, and adjusted over time, not just stacked endlessly.

Zinc is essential for immune health, especially during cold & flu season, but more doesn't always mean better.- Zinc sup...
11/14/2025

Zinc is essential for immune health, especially during cold & flu season, but more doesn't always mean better.

- Zinc supports white blood cell function
- Helps fight viruses
- Supports wound healing and skin health

But here's the catch: long-term high doses can lead to copper deficiency, gut irritation, and even a suppressed immune response.

- Ideal daily range: 8-15 mg from food and supplements
- High-dose short term? Sometimes okay, under guidance
- Chronic high-dose? Not recommended

If you're taking zinc daily, make sure you're getting the right form, the right amount, and ideally balancing it with copper (especially if you're supplementing over 25 mg).

Milk thistle has been used for centuries to support liver health, but does it really work?Here's what the research (and ...
11/14/2025

Milk thistle has been used for centuries to support liver health, but does it really work?

Here's what the research (and clinical experience) says:

- May help protect liver cells from toxins
- Supports antioxidant activity (thanks to silymarin)
- Can aid liver enzyme balance in some individuals
- Generally safe and well-tolerated when used properly

But...

- It's not a "detox pill" and won't undo a weekend of wine and takeout
- It works best when paired with lifestyle strategies like hydration, sleep, and real food

Milk thistle can be a helpful tool but think of it as support, not a solution.

Most people don't, but your feet are the foundation for everything above them. And when they're not working properly, yo...
11/14/2025

Most people don't, but your feet are the foundation for everything above them. And when they're not working properly, your knees, hips, and even lower back can start to feel the strain.

Here's what can happen:

- Collapsed arches? Your knees may fall inward.
- Limited big toe movement? Your gait changes.
- Weak foot muscles? Less shock absorption, more stress on your joints.

If you've tried working on your hips or back without much relief, don't overlook your foundation.

Want to know how your feet are affecting your movement? Let's take a look.

If your list of "safe foods" keeps getting shorter, there's likely more going on beneath the surface. Many people are su...
11/13/2025

If your list of "safe foods" keeps getting shorter, there's likely more going on beneath the surface. Many people are surprised to learn that frequent or growing food reactions are often linked to two key issues: a leaky gut and an overworked immune system.

When your gut lining becomes compromised it starts letting in particles that don't belong in your bloodstream. Your immune system, trying to protect you, begins reacting to these particles... including parts of your food.

Over time, this immune overload can lead to sensitivities to foods you once tolerated just fine. Bloating, fatigue, brain fog, skin rashes, and joint pain might all trace back to this gut-immune connection.

With the right support, your gut can heal, your immune system can calm down, and food can feel safe again.

Perimenopause often starts long before your periods stop, and its symptoms are easy to miss or blame on stress, aging, o...
11/13/2025

Perimenopause often starts long before your periods stop, and its symptoms are easy to miss or blame on stress, aging, or "just life."

From sleep disruption and mood changes to brain fog and unpredictable cycles, these signs could point to hormonal transitions already underway.
Understanding what's happening gives you the power to take action, through testing, nutrition, and targeted support.

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