Did you know that healthy fats can temporarily support your dopamine pathway? Dopamine is your brain’s “motivation molecule” — it fuels focus, pleasure, reward, and drive. When it’s low, you may feel unmotivated, foggy, or crave stimulants and sugar just to get through the day. Here’s where fat comes in. Certain fats — especially from foods like avocados, olive oil, walnuts, […]
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How HPA Axis Overactivation Disrupts Your Neurotransmitters Ever felt like you’re in survival mode… emotionally drained, foggy, wired yet tired, craving sugar or caffeine? That’s not just “stress.” That’s likely your HPA Axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis) working overtime — and it’s throwing off your neurotransmitter balance in the process. Let’s break this down simply and holistically. 🔍 What Is the HPA
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What Your Cravings Say About Your Neurotransmitters Ever wondered why you can resist candy but melt at the sight of a warm loaf of bread…Or why you crave deep hugs more than sugar during stressful weeks? Your cravings — both on the plate and off — are messages from your brain.And often, they’re tied to neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Let’s unpack
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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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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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Have you ever noticed that your body seems to know when it’s time to wake up, eat, or wind down? That’s your circadian rhythm in action—your internal clock that syncs with the sun and runs in 24-hour cycles. When this rhythm is in tune, everything from your hormones and digestion to sleep and mood functions
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As a mom with an MTHFR gene mutation (and a background in holistic health), I’m mindful of what goes into my kids’ growing bodies—especially when it comes to supporting their mood, focus, immune system, and digestion. Here’s a peek into our daily vitamin and supplement routine, plus why I chose each one: ☀️ Morning Staples Before
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At Modern Medicine, we help women uncover the root causes behind frustrating symptoms like painful periods, mood swings, infertility, and hormone imbalances. One of the most important—but often overlooked—factors? A common gene mutation called MTHFR. Let’s break it down simply. ???? What Is MTHFR? MTHFR is a gene that helps your body process folate (a
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The gut and the brain share an intimate and powerful connection, with the gut often referred to as the “second brain.” When the lining of the gut becomes damaged—a condition often referred to as “leaky gut”—it allows endotoxins and other unwanted particles to pass through into the bloodstream. Over time, this can affect not just
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