How to Enjoy It Without Burning Out Your Adrenals Let’s talk about coffee.Loved by many, needed by most — and often the last thing people want to give up during a detox, candida protocol, or autoimmune healing plan. We get it. The ritual. The comfort. The energy.But when it becomes your daily survival tool instead of an occasional enhancement, […]
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As a health coach at a functional medicine practice, I get this question a lot: “What do I do when I want to celebrate… but also stay true to my wellness goals?” Whether it’s a slice of birthday cake or a night out with friends, it’s totally possible to live in balance without throwing your
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“I Don’t Eat Bread… Just Sourdough”: Why Even the ‘better’ Bread Can Still Work Against Your Gut In the world of functional medicine, we’ve noticed a trend: more and more patients are telling us,“I don’t eat bread — just sourdough. It’s fermented, so it’s healthy, right?” We get it. Sourdough has become the darling of
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If you’ve struggled with stubborn low iron — or oddly high ferritin levels — despite a clean diet and good supplements, your MTHFR gene might be playing a hidden role. And you’re not alone — I’ve been there too. As someone with an MTHFR mutation myself, I’ve seen firsthand (and in countless others) how iron metabolism doesn’t always behave by the textbook when
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If your chocolate cravings feel possessed the week before your period — or you find yourself reaching for every carb in sight — you’re not alone. And if you’re working on healing Candida or gut imbalances, this can feel like a major setback. But here’s the thing: these cravings aren’t just a lack of willpower. They’re deeply
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Most people think of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) as something you catch once—maybe as mono in college—and then forget about. But in reality, EBV is a stealth virus that can lie dormant for years and reactivate during times of stress, fatigue, or immune dysfunction. What many don’t realize is that your gut and EBV are deeply connected. In fact, if you’re
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If you’ve ever been told you have a positive ANA (antinuclear antibodies) or suspect autoimmune activity in your body, you may have heard about cutting out nightshades — but you might not be sure why, or whether it’s even necessary. Let’s break it down in a simple, no-stress way so you can figure out what’s actually right for your body. What
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In the world of wellness, many of us are trying to do better — to eat cleaner, support our bodies naturally, and make empowered choices. But what happens when healthy eating becomes a source of stress, fear, or obsession? This is where orthorexia can quietly sneak in — a lesser-known but increasingly common struggle in health-conscious spaces.
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Many people are surprised to learn that depression and anxiety can sometimes be traced back not just to stress or brain chemistry—but to their gut health. More specifically, there’s growing research suggesting that antibiotic use may play a role in disrupting mental well-being. How Antibiotics Affect More Than Just Infections Antibiotics are powerful medications that
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1. Toxin Overload Your body uses up a lot of minerals (like magnesium and zinc) just to detoxify environmental toxins, pesticides, plastics, and heavy metals. If you’re overloaded, you may be depleting your stores faster than you can replenish them. 2. MTHFR or Methylation Issues If you have the MTHFR gene variant, your ability to
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