Your hormones and your brain are in constant conversation. Every emotion you feel, from calm and joy to anxiety or overwhelm, can often be traced back to your body’s internal chemistry, especially your sex hormones. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone don’t just govern reproductive health; they directly influence mood, memory, sleep, and mental clarity. When these […]

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July 8, 2025

Is It All in Your Head—or in Your Hormones?

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In today’s world, we’re facing a mental health crisis—rising rates of anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and even developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. While genetics play a role, the root of many of these challenges can often be traced back to something far more modifiable: our diet. As a functional nutritionist, I see it every […]

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June 24, 2025

How Food Shapes the Psychiatry of the Brain

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In part I of the thyroid series, I went over what the thyroid is, what it does, some common symptoms of thyroid imbalance, what could be causing the thyroid imbalances, and how the gut is involved. In part II, we are going to dive a little bit deeper. When we think about thyroid health, we […]

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May 27, 2025

The Thyroid Highway: How Your Brain, Gut, Hormones, and Immune System Are All Connected

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As a functional nutritionist, I often see patients struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, mood imbalances, or cold intolerance—many of which are rooted in thyroid dysfunction. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, but don’t let its size fool you—it plays a massive role in your health […]

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May 13, 2025

From Fatigue to Fog: A Functional Guide to Healing Your Thyroid Naturally

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If you read through my last blog post on “Unlocking the Power of GLP-1: A Holistic Approach to Metabolic Health”, I went over what exactly GLP-1 is, why it’s trending right now, and its connection to gut health. I highly recommend going back and reading that blog first before continuing with this one, but just […]

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March 20, 2025

Holistic Lifestyle Strategies to Enhance GLP-1 Naturally

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In the world of metabolic health and weight management, one hormone has been gaining attention for its powerful role in regulating appetite, glucose balance, and energy metabolism: GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). While pharmaceutical interventions that mimic GLP-1 are making headlines, there are natural, holistic strategies that can enhance your body’s own production and sensitivity to this […]

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March 4, 2025

Unlocking the Power of GLP-1

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Hormones play a crucial role in regulating nearly every process in our body, from mood and energy levels to metabolism and reproductive health. Yet, many of us experience hormonal imbalances that can lead to a host of issues like fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and even anxiety. What many don’t realize is that the food […]

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September 10, 2024

The Power of Food in Supporting Hormones

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