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Perspective Health Iowa, 8860 Northpark Drive , Suite 200, Urbandale, IA (2025)

08/01/2025

🌟 Thank You, Urbandale! 🌟

We are overflowing with gratitude after our Open House — what an incredible turnout and a beautiful reminder of why we’re here.

A heartfelt thank you to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, our amazing friends, family, past colleagues, and this supportive community — your encouragement and presence means the world to us.

Perspective Health was founded with one mission in mind: to help people feel seen, heard, and truly cared for. We’re beyond excited to bring our root-cause approach to wellness right here in Urbandale — and to partner with you on the journey toward better health.

From thyroid and hormone care to gut health, peptides, and more — this is just the beginning. We can’t wait to support you, your loved ones, and your clients or patients with the care they truly deserve.

Here’s to a vibrant, healthier future — together
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With gratitude,
Audrey, Stephanie, and Tara
Perspective Health | Be Seen.

07/25/2025

💬 Real Talk: You Can’t Out-Semaglutide a Poor Lifestyle

We get it. The promises of semaglutide (like Ozempic or Wegovy) are everywhere — less hunger, easier weight loss, better blood sugar. And yes, it can be an incredible tool.
But it’s not magic. And it’s not a free pass to ignore the basics.

If your meals are chaotic, you’re not sleeping, your stress is off the charts, and you’re skipping movement — semaglutide won’t fix that.
Not for long.

Here’s what we see far too often:
🚨 Fast weight loss + muscle loss + fatigue
🚨 Gut issues, mood swings, and rebound weight
🚨 A disconnect between short-term results and long-term health

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At Perspective Health, we do it differently.
We don’t just give you the shot and wish you luck.
We:
✅ Support your nutrition with real, sustainable food
✅ Protect your metabolism and lean muscle
✅ Check in on your hormones, gut, and stress
✅ Help you build habits that last

Because your goal isn’t just to shrink a number — it’s to feel strong, healthy, and in control again.

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📞 We’re here to help.
Call us at 515-724-0377
🌐 Visit perspectivehealthiowa.com

Let’s build a plan that works with your body — not against it.

07/23/2025

Looking to change your habits—and your life?
Start small. Start with a tracker.

It might seem too simple to matter, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools you can use. Why?
Because it helps you create a system—and systems build consistency.

📍 It’s not about being perfect.
Not every week will go as planned (and that’s okay).
What does matter is that you keep showing up, keep tracking, and keep learning from what’s working (and what’s not).

Every week, take a few minutes to reflect:
👉 What did you follow through on?
👉 What threw you off?
👉 What small tweak can you make for next week?

This simple rhythm—track, reflect, tweak—can create massive shifts over time.

It’s not about overhauling your life in one go.
It’s about building momentum, one consistent habit at a time.

You don’t need perfect days.
You just need to keep going.

07/22/2025

At Perspective Health, making our patients feel truly seen is at the heart of what we do. 🌟 We absolutely love hearing feedback like this—it reminds us why we care so deeply about our work. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, we're just a call away at 515-724-0377 or reach out via email at info@perspectivehealthiowa.com. 💙

07/21/2025

Starting your day off right can have a major impact on blood sugar. These three lifestyle tweaks can help set you up for success and better energy:

🍳Prioritize protein. Aim for 20-30 grams of protein
at breakfast to avoid those late-morning energy crashes.

🚶🏽‍➡️Get moving in the first 30 minutes of your day. A short walk, light stretching, or a bout of bodyweight _ exercises helps clear glucose and restore insulin sensitivity.

🚫Skip the phone. Give your body (and mind) time to wake up stress-free before diving into notifications right away.

07/18/2025

🌿 Taking Charge of Your Health Starts With YOU! 🌿
At Perspective Health, we believe small steps lead to big changes. Here are 5 simple things you can start doing TODAY to take your health into your own hands:

✅ 1. Eat a Balanced Diet
Fuel your body with whole, nutrient-dense foods—fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

✅ 2. Exercise Regularly
Find movement you love and stick with it. Even 30 minutes a day can boost your mood, energy, and long-term health.

✅ 3. Get Enough Sleep
Your body heals and restores during sleep. Most adults need 7–9 hours of restful sleep each night to function at their best.

✅ 4. Manage Stress
Chronic stress affects everything. Use tools like breathing exercises, movement, mindfulness, or talking with a professional to help keep stress in check.

✅ 5. Stay Up to Date on Screenings
Preventive health is key. Regular screenings like comprehensive bloodwork, hormone testing, gut health analysis, functional diagnostics, and Galleri multi-cancer early detection screening give powerful insight into your health—often before symptoms appear.

✨ Your health is in your hands—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

07/16/2025

🌟 3 Hidden Stressors You Don’t Even Realize Are Harming Your Hormones 🌟
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When it comes to hormone health, the obvious factors like age or medical conditions often steal the spotlight. But there are hidden stressors in your daily life that quietly wreak havoc on your hormonal balance.

Let’s break down 3 of the biggest silent disruptors:

💡 1. Blue Light Overexposure
Spending late nights on your phone or laptop? That screen glow isn’t just hard on your eyes—it’s messing with your circadian rhythm and suppressing melatonin production. When your sleep is disrupted, your cortisol (stress hormone) rises, throwing your thyroid, insulin, and s*x hormones out of sync.

📱 What to do: Use blue light filters in the evening, wear blue-blocking glasses, and power down electronics at least 1 hour before bed.

🍟 2. Processed Foods
That quick snack or frozen meal might be convenient, but it’s loaded with inflammatory oils, refined sugars, and chemical additives. These spike insulin, increase gut inflammation, and contribute to estrogen dominance and thyroid dysfunction.

🥦 What to do: Swap in whole foods rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Your hormones thrive when your gut and blood sugar are stable.

💭 3. Perfectionism
You might not label this as a “health issue,” but the constant mental pressure to perform and achieve leads to chronic cortisol elevation. This keeps your body in “fight or flight” mode—blocking ovulation, lowering libido, and depleting adrenal function.

🧘 What to do: Practice self-compassion, set realistic expectations, and allow rest. Mental stress is just as real as physical stress.

07/15/2025

🌱 You Don’t Have to Live With IBS! 🌱

Bloating. Cramps. Urgent trips to the bathroom — or none at all. If you’ve been told you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it might feel like a life sentence.

But here’s what many don’t realize:
🚫 IBS is not really a diagnosis — it’s a label for symptoms when doctors can’t find another obvious cause.
It means:
👉 “We don’t see anything serious, so it must be IBS.”

That doesn’t mean there’s nothing wrong. It just means the root cause hasn’t been found yet.

✅ What can you do?
At Perspective Health, we dig deeper with advanced gut testing to uncover what’s really driving your symptoms — whether it’s bacterial imbalance, yeast overgrowth, hidden food triggers, or even nervous system stress.

Because once we know the cause, we can create a clear plan to heal your gut — so you don’t have to keep managing symptoms forever.

💙 Ready to finally get answers?
📞 Call us at 515-724-0377
🌐 Or visit PerspectiveHealthIowa.com to schedule.

Don’t settle for “it’s just IBS.” Let’s find out why, and help you get back to living your life — symptom free.

07/11/2025

🌿 Why Am I Always Bloated?

Bloating isn’t just annoying — it’s a signal from your body that something’s off. But what exactly? 🤔

👉 Some common reasons for bloating include:
✨ SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) – bacteria fermenting carbs in the wrong place
✨ Gut Dysbiosis – imbalance in your gut microbiome
✨ Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria) – leading to slow digestion & fermentation
✨ Food intolerances or sensitivities – like gluten, dairy, or FODMAPs
✨ Constipation – trapped stool & gas build-up
✨ Pancreatic insufficiency – not enough digestive enzymes to break food down
✨ Stress & nervous system dysregulation – slowing digestion
✨ Hormonal shifts – like during PMS or menopause

💡 How do you find out what’s really going on?
At Perspective Health, we go beyond symptom guessing with:
🔬 Stool testing for dysbiosis, pathogens & inflammation
💨 Breath tests for SIBO
🩺 Functional assessments for stomach acid & enzyme sufficiency
📝 Deep dive into your history, stress & lifestyle patterns

🎯 The result? A personalized roadmap — no generic “just take probiotics” advice here.

✅ Ready to get to the root of your bloating? Call our office at 515-724-0377 to schedule an appointment.

✨ Your body is trying to tell you something. Let’s figure out what.

07/09/2025

🌿 Are Your Labs Really Telling the Whole Story? 🌿

At Perspective Health, we understand that traditional lab work is often designed to detect disease — not necessarily to measure whether you’re functioning at your best. This is why so many people hear, “Your labs are normal,” yet continue to feel far from their healthiest selves.

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🔎 Traditional labs often miss:
✅ Thyroid dysfunction — many doctors only test TSH, but your thyroid health is much more complex. You can still experience fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, or stubborn weight even with a “normal” TSH.
✅ Hormone imbalances — standard panels may overlook critical ratios or metabolites that explain why you’re struggling with mood changes, low libido, or irregular cycles.
✅ Gut dysfunction — standard labs rarely catch bacterial overgrowth, inflammation, or subtle malabsorption, all of which can fuel bloating, IBS, fatigue, and immune issues.

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💙 We do things differently at Perspective Health.
We use advanced functional lab testing to uncover the root causes of your symptoms. Whether it’s hidden thyroid issues, hormone shifts, or gut imbalance, our team gets to the bottom of it — so we can build a personalized plan that supports true, lasting healing.

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🙌 The best part?
✅ We accept insurance — because getting to the root cause should be accessible.
✅ You’ll have a dedicated team: a functional PA-C, a hormone & peptide specialist, and a functional dietitian, all collaborating to help you thrive.

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📞 Ready to get started?
Call us today at 515-724-0377
🌐 Or visit PerspectiveHealthIowa.com

Let’s go beyond “normal.” Let’s help you feel truly great.

07/08/2025

Are you tired of being given a prescription or quick fix without anyone truly listening to why you're not feeling your best?
That’s the difference between band-aid care and root-cause medicine — and at Perspective Health, we’ve made it our mission to offer something better.

🌿 Band-aid care masks symptoms. It’s the 5-minute visit followed by a generic solution — often ignoring what’s really going on beneath the surface.

🌱 Root-cause care, on the other hand, asks why you're experiencing fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, gut issues, or hormone imbalances. It digs deeper. It connects the dots. It empowers you with real answers and lasting solutions.

With Audrey, Stephanie, and Tara, you won’t feel rushed, overlooked, or dismissed. We listen. We take our time. We see you as a whole person — not just a diagnosis or lab result.

Whether it’s:

Hormone health
Gut health
Thyroid function
Everyday fatigue, stress, or inflammation
We are committed to walking beside you to uncover the real cause and create a path forward that works with your body.
💬 Ready to feel heard?
📞 Call us at 515-724-0377
🌐 Or visit perspectivehealthiowa.com to explore our services.

Your healing starts when someone truly listens — and that’s what we’re here for.

07/07/2025

🌟 Unlock the Power of Peptides at Perspective Health! 🌟

Peptides are revolutionizing the way we approach health, aging, recovery, and performance. Whether you're looking to boost energy, improve sleep, balance hormones, build lean muscle, enhance cognitive function, or support fat loss—peptides may be your missing piece.

✨ Backed by science
✨ Personalized to your goals
✨ Safe and effective

Now is the perfect time to take control of your health journey!

📞 Call our office to schedule your appointment with Stephanie at 515-724-0377.
🌐 Learn more about peptide therapy and all of our services at www.perspectivehealthiowa.com

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