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Fertility Case Study: How Lizzie Got Her BFP After PCOS Diagnosis β¨
After 6 months of trying to conceive post-birth control, Lizzieβs cycles were all over the place and hope was fading. Through functional lab testing, we uncovered root causes behind her irregular cycles β insulin resistance, elevated testosterone, poor digestion, and major mineral depletion.
With a tailored plan to balance blood sugar, support digestion, and replenish nutrients, her cycles normalizedβ¦ and just 4 months later, she got her positive pregnancy test! π
IBS Case Study: Trinaβs Gut Healing Journey
Years of bloating, constipation, reflux & food fearβ¦ gone in 4 weeks. Trina was exhausted from cutting foods without answers until her stool test revealed root causes (like H. Pylori, yeast, low stomach acid, and gut inflammation). With targeted nutrition & supplements, sheβs now enjoying meals without pain, with more energy and less fear around food.
ginger cashew beef
This delicious ginger cashew beef recipe is sure to light up your taste buds. A sure-to-be strong contender against your favorite dish from your go-to Thai restaurant. & it only takes 30 minutes to throw together!
questions to pinpoint your acne drivers
Do you feel like youβve tried everything to heal your acne? Topicals, antibiotics, spironolactone, birth control, accutane. But nothing worksβ¦ or it works temporarily but then your acne comes right back once you stop the treatment. This happens when you havenβt addressed your root cause(s) of your acne. If you struggle with acne & havenβt found a solution that works, itβs time to get curious, my friend!
minerals for metabolism, gut, & hormone health
Lemme guessβ¦ youβre currently laying on the floor watching your kids play, wishing you had the energy to play with themβ¦.? Or youβre at work, & the afternoon slump just hit, so youβre scrolling through Pinterest just trying to keep your eyes open and distract yourself from your never ending to do listβ¦.? Or youβre on youβre 6th cup of coffee knowing the heart palpitations will be setting in, but you βgot sh*t to do!ββ¦.? Wherever you areβ¦ I see you! Iβve been there, and I want you to know that you donβt have to keep feeling this way! If you relate to any of the above statements, your minerals likely need extra support. Keep reading to learn howβ¦
healthier one pot hamburger helper
Searching for a delicious, healthy dinner you can crank out in 30 minutes or less? Look no further! This gut & hormone friendly gem is a go-to in our family! Itβs the perfect blend of protein, fat, & fiber for balanced blood sugars. Itβs even a super sneaky way to incorporate veggies for your resident picky eaters. ;)
birds chirp, dogs bark, bodies change
As we head into the first weekend of summer remember this: nobody cares as much about your body as you do! If you put on a bathing suit this weekend & find yourself resenting how you look, pinching at your folds, & cringing at your thighs, I want you to think about thisβ¦
post birth control syndrome
Does the thought of coming off your hormone birth control make your eye twitch? If so, you're not alone! I polled my Instagram, and 90% of ladies said that they're afraid to come off their hormonal birth control due to the possibility of nasty post-birth control symptoms rearing their heads. What post-birth control symptoms, you ask? Lemme explainβ¦
a root cause approach: defined
I talk about βa root cause approachβ and βfunctional medicineβ allllll the time over here. Well, recently, someone in my DMs asked, βwhat's a root cause?β & it dawned on me that, while I may use these terms every day, these terms mightttt have others who are βnewβ to this space scratching their heads. If that's you, allow me to explainβ¦
bye bye bloat!
Have you ever been so bloated you looked 6 months pregnant? And felt so uncomfortable you'd hide behind baggy clothes to hide your distended belly? That's how my client, Caroline, felt for years. She sent me these before and after photos the other day and I could just CRY at how happy I am for her! Read on to learn how she went from bloated to crop top ready in 3 monthsβ¦
high school health class failed us
What if, instead of teaching about the [super corrupt] US Dietary Guidelines, BMI as an indicator of health, and the βObesity Crisis,β our schools actually teach useful information about health. Like teaching young women about their bodies and how to track their menstrual cycle through natural bodily indicators. If only we taught women that βperiod problemsβ are really manifestations of underlying hormonal imbalances. If only we educated and empowered women to make informed decisions related to their period problemsβ¦
4 supplements I used to recommend but donβt anymore
After learning about these nutrients & their biochemistry on a deeper level, these guys quickly went from some of my most commonly recommended supps to rarely recommendedβ¦
bye bye period probs
It's time to say bye byeee to period probsβ¦ and hellooooo to periods so breezy, you'll forget aunt flo is even visiting! Think of your period probs as a RED FLAG to alert you to deeper imbalances in your body. Painful, heavy, clotty periods are NOT normal (despite what you may have been told), and you don't have to live dreading your period every single month, my friendβ¦
8 prescription meds at 28
I was on the phone with a client, and I asked what meds she takes & why she takes themβ¦ EIGHT. 8 prescription meds at 28 years old! As she listed them off, I started connecting dots. As a functional medicine dietitian, I aim to identify *root causes* of illnessβ¦

