A Balanced Table Nutritional Therapy by Ellen Lovelace, MPH, NTP, MRWP

A Balanced Table Nutritional Therapy by Ellen Lovelace, MPH, NTP, MRWP Do you wake up tired? Is PMS a monthly nightmare? Do you consider it “normal” for you to feel gassy and bloated after a meal?

Ellen Lovelace, MPH, NTP, MRWP, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Helping you uncover root causes of fatigue, brain fog, bloating, hormone chaos, and burnout--and build a clear plan to heal your body, improve energy, & feel like yourself again. Are you struggling with multiple food sensitivities? Is your sex drive not what it used to be? Do you have a series of “diagnoses” with no resolutions? Health challenges and a lack of vitality don’t have to be the norm. Does the idea of living a life full of wellness and health sound unachievable to you? Imagine being fitter, healthier, and more energized than ever before. Imagine a life without chronic health issues. Imagine springing out of bed, well rested, eager to get to a day full of eating delicious food that fuels you and makes you feel terrific. Maybe you’re tired of dealing with digestive struggles. Perhaps you’re thinking of starting a family, and want to optimize your health pre-conception. Or maybe you’re finally ready to figure out why you’re always tired and achy. I’m ready to help you address your concerns and meet your goals. My work is focused on optimizing health and wellness through the use of a nourishing whole foods-based diet, supplements, and focused lab testing. By examining possible deficiencies, restoring healthy digestion, balancing blood sugar, addressing food sensitivities, detoxifying the body, and rebalancing hormones, as well as addressing lifestyle challenges, I work to help your body heal and restore the health and vitality you seek. Rather than chasing symptoms, I bring you to a balanced state of overall wellness, and help you to eat, drink, and thrive. My focus is on digestive and blood sugar dysfunctions, thyroid, male and female hormones, blood chemistry analysis, autoimmune disorders, and mold toxicity.

12/10/2025

If you rely on caffeine to survive 2 p.m., your body’s trying to tell you something.☕

Fatigue isn’t a personality flaw: It's data.

The question is what kind of fatigue you have: blood-sugar, mineral, or mitochondrial.

I made a quick Fatigue Decoder Checklist that helps you identify which one’s behind your afternoon crash (and what your labs can tell us about it).

DM me CHECKLIST and I’ll send it over.

You know that feeling when your labs come back “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself?That’s because most pane...
12/03/2025

You know that feeling when your labs come back “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself?

That’s because most panels only look at isolated numbers, not patterns.
I look for the subtle shifts that tell a bigger story: The ones that show stress, nutrient loss, or inflammation long before anything’s “out of range.”

If you’ve ever been told everything looks fine but you know something’s off, I’ve opened 3 complimentary lab review spots this week.

DM me the word LABS and I’ll send you the details.

How to eat if you suspect you are struggling with mold.We generally recommend an antifungal diet when someone is having ...
12/01/2025

How to eat if you suspect you are struggling with mold.

We generally recommend an antifungal diet when someone is having challenges with mold. After all, you don't want to introduce more fungus into the body!

Avoid foods that naturally are high in fungus such as corn or peanuts.

Instead, what you want to eat is bioflavonoids. Eating the rainbow is important– choosing a variety of vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables is key.

🍵 Another great food to consider is green tea! It contains concentrated polyphenols and helps lower the overall inflammatory response in the body. This helps calm the immune overreaction.

There are also supplements that can be supportive but those are highly personalized. (This is one of our specialties at A Balanced Table).

If you are ready to get to the root cause of your troublesome health symptoms, click the link in our bio now.

Did you know that some people are more sensitive to mold than others? It's true! Some people in a household can be debil...
11/29/2025

Did you know that some people are more sensitive to mold than others?

It's true! Some people in a household can be debilitated by mold while others are unaffected.

Why? A lot comes down to genetics. Up to 25% of the population is highly affected by mold.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as respiratory challenges, fatigue, brain fog, or skin problems that don't have a clear cause, it may be mold.

Contact A Balanced Table and lets discover the root cause so you can help your body heal!

Meet Laura.Laura is 46, exhausted, moody, bloated, and she is sure that her hormones were the issue. Her doctor said to ...
11/26/2025

Meet Laura.

Laura is 46, exhausted, moody, bloated, and she is sure that her hormones were the issue. Her doctor said to “wait it out.”
But it wasn’t her hormones at all.
Her body wasn’t clearing them properly: Her liver and gut were recycling old estrogen back into circulation.
Once we supported detox and gut balance, her mood steadied and her sleep returned.
I made a short guide called ‘When Hormones Aren’t the Problem’ to help you spot this pattern and start fixing it naturally.

Comment ROOT CAUSE and I’ll send it your way.

Mold can look like a whole cluster of unrelated symptoms. This is because it impacts just about every system of the body...
11/25/2025

Mold can look like a whole cluster of unrelated symptoms.

This is because it impacts just about every system of the body.

It can cause symptoms as varied as respiratory issues, sleeplessness, joint pain, headaches, rashes or even Parkinson’s symptoms. It’s even thought that some molds can cause cancer!

Mold can look like dizziness, neurological tingling anywhere in the body, getting static shocks out of nowhere or feeling a type of inner vibration in the body. It sometimes shows up as recurrent yeast infections or POTS.

The point is, mold toxicity is hard to pin down. It's complex and varied.

So, if you are having troubling symptoms that aren’t easily explained, it’s important to consider whether mold could be the culprit.

At A Balanced Table, we can help. Click the link in our bio to fill out our New Client Application today.

How do I know if mold is the issue? 🤔There are several tests that give us clues about mold exposure. For example...🧪Cert...
11/22/2025

How do I know if mold is the issue? 🤔

There are several tests that give us clues about mold exposure.

For example...

🧪Certain blood markers tell us about very specific blood and hormonal changes that tend to be caused by mold.

🧪Urine tests show us if the poisons (or mycotoxins) are present in the body.

🧪Testing of the home can give clues to the source of the exposure.

At A Balanced Table, our focus when it comes to mold is twofold:

First, we focus on the process of identifying whether mold is in the body.

Second, we help clients partner with qualified inspection and remediation experts who can help determine where the exposure is coming from, and get rid of it.

Once we do those two things, we can allow our bodies to do what they do best: heal.

Are you ready to feel better? Contact a Balanced Table today. The 🔗 is in our bio.

Bloating is a sign that your gut needs some help.Many uncomfortable symptoms, including bloating, are caused by dysfunct...
06/23/2025

Bloating is a sign that your gut needs some help.

Many uncomfortable symptoms, including bloating, are caused by dysfunction in the gut, but there are many different types of problems that can be at the root. Yeast overgrowth, bacterial imbalance, histamine intolerance, and low stomach acid are just some examples of issues in the gut.

At ABT, we use stool testing to get a clear picture of what’s going on inside your gut so that we can get to the root of your bloating. With functional lab testing, you don’t have to guess or settle for a Band-Aid solution to manage your symptoms. Our goal is to address the cause of your health concerns so that you can finally experience relief.

A healthy gut is foundational to overall health and allows you to thrive! Let’s optimize your gut health so that you can experience life without worrying about bloating or any other digestive symptom that’s preventing you from living your best life.

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The best lifestyle strategy to prevent bloating is to support your digestive system with better eating habits. Anything ...
06/20/2025

The best lifestyle strategy to prevent bloating is to support your digestive system with better eating habits.

Anything that compromises the digestive system can cause bloating. Digestion is a parasympathetic process, which means the body needs to be in a calm and relaxed state. The parasympathetic nervous system is often referred to as the “rest and digest” branch of the nervous system! If you're stressed out or eating distracted, it’s hard for the body to send the proper digestion signals, which creates a negative domino effect, often resulting in bloating and gas.

An easy way to support digestion is to actually take the time to sit down, chew your food, and enjoy it! Just eating more slowly can reduce bloating because you won’t swallow extra air, which can lead to bloating. Chewing your food is also key for optimizing digestion and preventing undigested food from hanging out in your stomach.

Prioritizing these foundational strategies for digestion will go a long way to improve bloating and any other digestive symptoms you may have.

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Can you guess one of the most important ingredients for a bloat-free life?Stomach acid!The gastric juices produced durin...
06/16/2025

Can you guess one of the most important ingredients for a bloat-free life?

Stomach acid!

The gastric juices produced during digestion play a key role in helping the body fully break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. As a result, the nutrients in your food can actually be absorbed by your intestines and go to work fueling your body!

Digestion is a series of compounding steps, which means every part of the process needs to be functioning optimally. Dysfunction early in the process, such as a lack of chewing or insufficient stomach acid, can create a negative domino effect and lead to a variety of digestive problems, including bacterial overgrowths, poor nutrient absorption, and bloating.

Many of our clients find that taking stomach acid support such as HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) can provide bloating relief. Our goal at ABT is to support the underlying cause of low stomach acid, but supplements like HCl have a valuable role in providing support along the way!

Before you go out and buy HCl, it’s important to know that we do not recommend supplementing with stomach acid if you are still dealing with heartburn. Please consult your health practitioner to work on eliminating heartburn first.

If you're looking for guidance on adding stomach acid to your health plan, we would love to help. We provide all of our clients with a customized strategy that includes supplement recommendations to optimize their health and eliminate symptoms like heartburn and bloating.

Head to the link in our bio to get started.

Still feeling off, even when your lab results say you're fine?You're not imagining it. Standard tests often miss the ear...
06/16/2025

Still feeling off, even when your lab results say you're fine?
You're not imagining it. Standard tests often miss the early signs of imbalance. This month's blog breaks down why and what you can do about it. - https://mailchi.mp/a59b51dddd3c/abalancedtable-10337859

Your diet has a huge impact on digestive health. It can be helpful to limit or avoid foods that cause gas and bloating f...
06/13/2025

Your diet has a huge impact on digestive health.

It can be helpful to limit or avoid foods that cause gas and bloating for some people. We’ve already discussed why there is no one size fits all approach for bloating, but you may find it helpful to experiment with some of these triggers. They may not be the root cause of your digestive problems, but being mindful of your intake could help provide some symptom relief.

Sugar
Alcohol
Gluten
Dairy
Excessive fiber intake

Start experimenting to see if reducing any of these foods reduces your symptoms. If you're struggling with bloating and are consuming a lot of these foods, you may want to reconsider. Try replacing the items above with more nutrient-dense foods, which are a foundational part of health and well-being.

If you find that your bloat continues after avoiding some of the common triggers, it’s time to go deeper so that we can get to the root of your symptoms and finally get rid of them.

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Do you wake up tired? Is PMS a monthly nightmare? Do you consider it “normal” for you to feel gassy and bloated after a meal? Are you struggling with multiple food sensitivities? Is your s*x drive not what it used to be? Do you have a series of “diagnoses” with no resolutions? Health challenges and a lack of vitality don’t have to be the norm. Does the idea of living a life full of wellness and health sound unachievable to you? Imagine being fitter, healthier, and more energized than ever before. Imagine a life without chronic health issues. Imagine springing out of bed, well rested, eager to get to a day full of eating delicious food that fuels you and makes you feel terrific. Maybe you’re tired of dealing with digestive struggles. Perhaps you’re thinking of starting a family, and want to optimize your health pre-conception. Or maybe you’re finally ready to figure out why you’re always tired and achy. I’m ready to help you address your concerns and meet your goals. My work is focused on optimizing health and wellness through the use of a nourishing whole foods-based diet, supplements, and focused lab testing. By examining possible deficiencies, restoring healthy digestion, balancing blood sugar, addressing food sensitivities, detoxifying the body, and rebalancing hormones, as well as addressing lifestyle challenges, I work to help your body heal and restore the health and vitality you seek. Rather than chasing symptoms, I bring you to a balanced state of overall wellness, and help you to eat, drink, and thrive. My focus is on digestive and blood sugar dysfunctions, thyroid, male and female hormones, blood chemistry analysis, autoimmune disorders, and mold toxicity.