GritWell

02/10/2025

Anxiety medications and antidepressants can be life-changing for many. However, we often see patients who visit their doctor with symptoms like fatigue and low energy—unable to play with their kids—only to be prescribed antidepressants. When these patients explain they aren’t depressed and want to understand the root cause of their symptoms, many doctors still push medication.

Out of desperation, patients may try these medications, only to find mediocre results and a boat load of unexplained symptoms.

We believe in highlighting the deep connection between body and brain, encouraging patients to think holistically about their health. Are you experiencing other symptoms alongside mental health challenges? What underlying factors could be addressed to improve your overall happiness?

Take one of our recent cases: a patient saw 75% improvement in anxiety, depression, brain fog and mood swings within 5 months. These symptoms had previously held her back from career advancement, family travel, and more. She was shocked to find that not only did she resolve her pain, fatigue and GI issues, but she saw such a dramatic improvement in her mental health.

If this resonates DM us to learn more.

01/17/2025

12/31/2024

The story starts earlier than genetics or processed foods... 🧬

Here’s what’s not being discussed: how a mother’s gut microbiome, toxin levels, autoimmunity, and inflammation can impact her future child’s health.

While children undoubtedly face their own exposures and challenges after birth, we can’t ignore this critical pre-birth window.

Instead, women are told their children’s health issues are:

“unexplainable”
“more common these days”
“just sensitive”

🚨 We’re seeing this pattern more:

5yo with severe allergies
7yo with lifelong stomach issues
9yo on daily meds for chronic rashes
13yo isolated by anxiety

This isn’t about mom guilt. No mother should feel bad. This is about better care for women BEFORE they become mothers.

The good news? Women are waking up. They’re seeking root cause care - not just for themselves, but as pioneers for their family’s health. 💪

12/19/2024

Doctor after doctor. Medication after medication. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expecting different results.

Let’s be clear: There’s a time and place for medication. It can be life-changing, and we’re incredibly grateful for it.

But this is for those who:

- Take the meds but don’t feel better
- Keep developing new symptoms
- Know something’s wrong but their tests come back “normal”

Here’s the truth: There is always a “why.” Your body isn’t trying to hurt you—it’s trying to tell you something’s off. The key is learning to listen.

This isn’t about one success story. This is about what’s possible when we stop masking symptoms and start addressing root causes. When we give patients the right tools and support.

I learned the hard way, and so have our patients—there’s no magic pill or supplement. Health is complex, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. That’s why we exist.

Ready to dig deeper? Take our quiz (link in bio) and let’s get to the root of what’s really going on.

01/24/2023

How does thyroid function impact your health?

When its out of balance it can cause the following:
🔸 Overactive thyroid→ fatigue, diarrhea, hair loss, and muscle weakness and more (hyperthyroid)
🔸 Low-functioning thyroid → weight gain, fatigue, constipation, depression, hair loss, and muscle aches and more (hypothyroid)

Not only do 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, but there are millions who just have an “imbalance”. Oftentimes this is missed because TSH is checked but not the full thyroid panel (antibodies, T3 and T4).

Partnering with a Functional Medicine provider is crucial to understand: 1. What drove the thyroid out of balance in the first place (aka the root cause)? and 2. How do we help the thyroid function optimally? PS. This care plan will likely look different for everyone depending on the root cause (there is no magic thyroid supplement)!

Direct message us or comment below and our care managers are happy to share more!

01/13/2023

People in need of answers for their chronic symptoms are only familiar with the traditional healthcare model, which often treats the “what” and misses the “why” behind your symptoms.

Here at we use advanced testing to understand what may be driving symptoms - underlying toxins, infections, stress, inflammatory food, trauma and many others. By addressing your symptoms at the root, rather than just masking with medication, we’re able to get better results. Just hear it from our clients.

Want to understand the “why” behind your symptoms? Click the link in our bio to take our quiz and get started on your health journey today.

01/11/2023

Have you ever felt out of control of your body, or like something was off? 🤔

Hormones are the chemical messengers that coordinate nearly every function in our bodies. Many women are living with suboptimal hormone levels that have a dramatic effect on their quality of life. It’s time we learn more about them, and why they might be spiraling out of balance.

Join us for a discussion and Q&A on hormone balancing in women with Functional Medicine Health Coach, Wendy Purviance tomorrow 1/12. Link in bio to join!

12/07/2022

Wendy became pregnant through IVF after her doctor told her she had a 1% chance of conceiving. Right after the birth of her daughter, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder.

On 12/8, we welcome Wendy Purviance, GritWell Health Coach and Community Moderator to share her decades-long health journey via a Fireside Chat. We’ll discuss Wendy’s infertility experience and journey living with chronic panic attacks, anxiety, and autoimmune disease.

Head to the link in bio to reserve your spot for this free virtual event.

11/30/2022

Ever deal with hormone imbalance, UTI’s, yeast infections? Most people with ovaries experience these symptoms, but how can you tell if your symptom is chronic?

Join us on 12/1 for a webinar on common chronic concerns that many people with ovaries face over the course of their lifetime. This session will be hosted by GritWell Health Coach, Meg Crockett

💬 Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Chronic UTIs, BV (bacterial vaginosis), and yeast infections
- Irregular cycles and menstrual pain
- Tips to support a natural female cycle

Come ready with questions, we’re here to answer them! Click the link in bio to RSVP to save your spot.📍

Let us know in the comments what questions you have for our coach that weren’t covered by your HS s*x ed teacher. 👇

11/11/2022

Ever forget someone’s name right after meeting them? Us too.👇

This isn't necessarily concerning “memory loss” but if you are noticing cognitive decline, there are important signs to be aware of.

In our next webinar we’ll cover the major reasons for memory loss and cognitive decline, and signs of factors that could be contributing.

This session will be hosted by Dr. Linda Goggin MD, who is a board certified family physician and Executive Director of Feel Good Functional Medicine in Bellingham, Washington, and Chelsea Rowe, GritWell CEO and Founder.

Head to link in bio to RSVP for this free virtual event.

11/02/2022

What are biotoxins? Biotoxins are substances that are toxic to humans, yet they are prevalent in our air, food, and the items we use on a daily basis. 🚱

📹 Tune into our next webinar, where we’ll discuss where we come across toxins in our environment and how we can avoid them. This session will be hosted by GritWell health coach Meg Crockett on 11/3 at 12pm PST.

📖 We’ll cover how you can avoid biotoxins, signs that you’ve been exposed to environmental toxins that affect your health such as mold and metals, and what to do once you’ve been exposed to these toxins.

RSVP link in bio!

03/11/2022

Why do I struggle with chronic symptoms more than others (despite doing a lot to get healthy)?

Drop us a DM to learn more 🧐