Primal Wellness Clinic

Primal Wellness Clinic Functional medicine nurse practitioner- find the root cause, optimize your health and get your life back.

03/20/2025

The clinic is currently closed for a brief period, with services resuming on April 15th.

Meanwhile, existing patients can still access the patient portal to address any immediate concerns.

01/10/2025

We will be closed today due to the weather. Please stay safe! If you have any urgent needs, please send a message through your secure patient portal messaging.

Happy New Year! 🌟 Let this year be a journey of balance, healing, and growth. Your health is your greatest wealth—let’s ...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🌟 Let this year be a journey of balance, healing, and growth. Your health is your greatest wealth—let’s make 2025 the year of feeling your best!

Hate to break it to you but...yes! If you’re prone to bloating, it might be time to reconsider that evening glass of win...
12/27/2024

Hate to break it to you but...yes! If you’re prone to bloating, it might be time to reconsider that evening glass of wine.

Here’s are a few ways alcohol can actually make bloating worse:

🔥 Alcohol irritates the digestive tract and can trigger inflammation, making your stomach feel swollen and uncomfortable.
🦠 Drinking can throw off the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, leading to digestive issues and more bloating.
🍹 Many alcoholic drinks are packed with sugar, which feeds gut bacteria and can lead to fermentation in the stomach—a major bloating culprit.
🐢 Alcohol can slow gastric emptying, meaning food stays in your stomach longer and causes that heavy, bloated feeling.
💧Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you. This triggers the body to hold on to water, leading to water retention and even more bloating.
💨 Fermented drinks like beer can lead to gas buildup, creating pressure in the gut and causing even more bloating.

If you’re experiencing frequent bloating, try cutting back on alcohol and see how your digestive health improves. Small changes can make a big difference! 🌿

PSA: Your deodorant might be impacting your hormones! Don't believe me? Check this out 👇👉 Endocrine Disruptors: Many con...
12/26/2024

PSA: Your deodorant might be impacting your hormones! Don't believe me? Check this out 👇

👉 Endocrine Disruptors: Many conventional deodorants contain chemicals like parabens and phthalates, which are known endocrine disruptors. These compounds can mimic hormones in the body, potentially throwing off natural hormone levels over time.

👉 Aluminum Compounds: Antiperspirants often use aluminum to block sweat. While this may keep you dry, aluminum can accumulate in the body and has been linked to hormone imbalance—particularly affecting estrogen pathways.

👉 Fragrances and Synthetic Chemicals: The artificial fragrances in many deodorants can contain hundreds of unlisted chemicals, including some that may interfere with hormone production, particularly cortisol and thyroid hormones.

Switching to a more natural deodorant free of these chemicals can help reduce potential hormone disruption. 🌿 Your body (and hormones!) will thank you!

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Here's to a joyful, peaceful Christmas and a healthy year ahead!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Here's to a joyful, peaceful Christmas and a healthy year ahead!

Here’s a delicious recipe for a healthy holiday mocktail - a Festive Adaptogen Sparkler - featuring adaptogens and antio...
12/24/2024

Here’s a delicious recipe for a healthy holiday mocktail - a Festive Adaptogen Sparkler - featuring adaptogens and antioxidants, perfect for celebrating the season while prioritizing wellness!

Ingredients:
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup sparkling water
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon ashwagandha powder
Juice of half a lime
Fresh mint leaves
Pomegranate seeds
Ice cubes

Instructions:
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
In a shaker or large glass, combine the pomegranate juice, lime juice, ashwagandha powder, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Stir well to ensure the ashwagandha is fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture over the ice-filled glasses, then top off with sparkling water or kombucha. Stir gently to mix.
Add fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds for a festive touch and enjoy!

It’s time to question the real effects of hormonal birth control on your body. Often used as a quick fix for everything ...
12/23/2024

It’s time to question the real effects of hormonal birth control on your body. Often used as a quick fix for everything from irregular periods to acne, birth control is prescribed as a “band-aid” solution for hormone-related issues. But here’s the truth: masking the symptoms doesn’t address the root causes—and it may even disrupt your wellness over time.

Here’s why using birth control as a go-to solution might be harming your health:

It Masks Symptoms, Not Solutions 🚫 Hormonal birth control can regulate symptoms like heavy periods or PMS, but it doesn’t address the underlying issues like nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, or hormonal imbalances. When you stop taking it, these problems often come back stronger.

Disrupts Gut Health 💔 Birth control can alter gut bacteria, affecting digestion, immunity, and even mood. Poor gut health impacts nutrient absorption, which is essential for hormone production and balance.

Can Deplete Vital Nutrients 🌿 Birth control can deplete important nutrients such as B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc, which are crucial for energy, mood, and hormonal health. Long-term deficiencies can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and other imbalances.

May Increase Cortisol & Stress on the Body 😰 The synthetic hormones in birth control can increase cortisol levels, putting more stress on your body. This can disrupt the adrenal glands, impact sleep, and even lead to weight changes.

Can Mask Serious Health Issues 🔍 Symptoms like acne, irregular cycles, or painful periods are your body’s way of telling you something is off. Masking these signals with birth control can delay a true diagnosis and prevent proper treatment.

If you’re experiencing hormone imbalances, the best approach is to dig deeper into the root causes with lifestyle and nutrition adjustments. True wellness comes from supporting your body naturally—not from masking symptoms with a quick fix.

12/20/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

Due to the upcoming holidays the office will be closed until January 6th, 2025

You might be eating all the right foods, but if your gut lining is compromised, essential nutrients could be slipping th...
12/20/2024

You might be eating all the right foods, but if your gut lining is compromised, essential nutrients could be slipping through the cracks—literally! Leaky gut can block your body from absorbing key nutrients, impacting everything from energy and mood to immune health and skin clarity. Common deficiencies linked to leaky gut include:

👉 Zinc: Essential for immune function and skin repair.
👉 Magnesium: Key for relaxation, muscle function, and stress resilience.
👉 Vitamin D: Vital for immunity and bone health.
👉 Iron: Needed for energy and oxygen transport.
👉 B Vitamins: Crucial for mood, energy, and nervous system health.

If you’re feeling fatigued, struggling with frequent illnesses, or noticing mood changes, nutrient deficiencies from a leaky gut might be the hidden cause.

Want to learn more about healing your gut for better health? Book a consultation with us/me and let's get to the root of your symptoms!

PSA: When the thyroid is out of balance—whether from hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive...
12/19/2024

PSA: When the thyroid is out of balance—whether from hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)—it can interfere with reproductive health and make conception more challenging.

In women, thyroid imbalances can disrupt the menstrual cycle, alter ovulation, and even affect the quality of eggs, making it harder to get pregnant. For men, thyroid dysfunction can impact s***m production and quality, reducing fertility potential.

If you're struggling to conceive, addressing thyroid health, considering underlying causes like autoimmune disease, nutrient deficiencies, and stress are key. Balancing your thyroid hormones can not only help improve your fertility but also optimize your overall health.

If you’re wondering whether your thyroid might be impacting your fertility, book a consultation with us. Tailored testing and a personalized approach can make all the difference in your path to conception.

Struggling with bloating, discomfort, or sluggish digestion? Here are some surprising culprits that could be affecting y...
12/18/2024

Struggling with bloating, discomfort, or sluggish digestion? Here are some surprising culprits that could be affecting your gut health:

👉 Chewing gum can cause you to swallow excess air, leading to bloating.
👉 Feeling stressed while eating can divert blood flow away from digestion, making it harder for your body to break down food.
👉 The bubbles in carbonated drinks can lead to gas buildup and discomfort.
👉 Artificial sweeteners can disrupt your gut microbiome and may cause bloating.
👉 Eating quickly or on the go can lead to overeating and make digestion harder on your body.

A few mindful changes can make all the difference in supporting your digestion. Which one of these surprises you the most?

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