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Roots + Branches
Reflections, protocols, and case wisdom from the frontlines of functional nutrition.
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Adrenal Mocktails: Mineral-Rich Drinks for Energy, Balance, and Burnout Recovery
Delicious mocktails that replenish energy, balance blood sugar, and support adrenal health. There are so many different variations. Why...
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Aug 246 min read


Finally, Someone Believes You: The Moment Lab Results Match What Your Body Has Been Saying All Along
The average person with unexplained chronic symptoms sees multiple doctors, accumulates prescription costs, and often ends up with a collection of band-aid solutions that mask symptoms without addressing the underlying dysfunction. Many spend years and thousands of dollars seeking answers within the conventional system before discovering functional testing that finally provides clarity.
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Jul 139 min read


Texas Tap Water, Childhood Summers, and the Decade I Lost to Exhaustion
Spoiler alert: Dr Pepper is not a hydration strategy The Good Ole Days Growing up in a suburb of Fort Worth, Texas in the 80s, the tap...
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Jun 296 min read


Why Antibiotics Can Make Acne Worse (And What Actually Works for Clear Skin)
And here's what I wish someone had told me years ago: the real answer to your skin struggles probably has less to do with which products you're putting on your face, and everything to do with how those products are affecting the invisible ecosystem living there.
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Jun 16 min read


Still Struggling With Hormones? It Might Be Your Gut Talking
You can do everything right — clean up your diet, fine-tune your supplements, even say yes to the right hormones — and still feel like a...
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Apr 284 min read


Think You Have Adrenal Fatigue? It Might Be Something Deeper
Your body’s asking for rhythm, not more effort You wake up tired. Not just groggy— bone-deep tired.You rally through the day with...
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Apr 204 min read


Why Low-Histamine Diets Aren’t Enough (And What You Really Need to Do)
Spring is supposed to be a time of renewal—more sunshine, fresh air, and energy to shake off winter. But for many, it’s the season of...
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Mar 168 min read


The Great Transition: Why Your Body Craves a Spring Reset (And How to Do It Right)
“Winter’s end is a time of quiet transformation—one last pause before the renewal of spring.” As February fades, winter begins its gentle...
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Mar 13 min read


Polyvagal Theory: Finding Connection Through Play and Stillness
“The nervous system thrives in community, but it heals in stillness.” The rhythms of our lives are dictated by the state of our nervous...
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Feb 223 min read


Food as Chemistry: How Polyphenols Influence Your Hormones & Health
“Chocolate, wine, and pomegranates—your Valentine’s Day indulgence might be smarter than you think.” Valentine’s Day conjures up visions...
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Feb 153 min read


Oxytocin, the Love Hormone: How Lactobacillus Reuteri and Your Gut Shape Connection
“Love is not just a feeling; it’s a biochemical masterpiece.” When we think of oxytocin, often called the "love hormone," we imagine...
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Feb 83 min read


Balancing Your Immune System: The Art of Not Overreacting
"Your immune system isn’t just a shield; it’s a symphony, constantly tuning itself to keep you well." How many times have you heard...
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Jan 313 min read


Sleep and the Microbiome: Why Your Gut Wants You to Go to Bed
"Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together." — Thomas Dekker We know sleep is essential. Yet, in a world that...
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Jan 243 min read


Winter’s Wisdom: Adapt, Appreciate, Align
"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit." — Henry David Thoreau Winter whispers to us in...
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Jan 173 min read


The Functional Nutrition Blueprint for 2025: Building Resilience and Vibrancy
As the new year commences , many of us start dreaming about what it might bring. Maybe you’re envisioning more energy, better health, or...
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Jan 103 min read


A Gift to Your Future Self: The Power of Hair Analysis for Health Clarity
The end of the year often brings a moment of reflection, as we consider where we’ve been and what we want for our future. Amid the...
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Dec 13, 20244 min read


Sugar and the Microbiome: A Sticky Situation
We all know sugar isn’t exactly the VIP in the health world, but when it comes to our microbiome – the trillions of microbes that keep...
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Oct 18, 20243 min read


The Good Gut Good Life Method: Addressing the Root of Chronic Conditions, Fatigue & Feeling "Meh" and Distracted
You can't fix hormones without addressing the gut, and you can't heal the gut with a dysregulated nervous system.
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Aug 17, 20248 min read


All Disease Begins in the Gut: Exploring the Connection Between Leaky Gut, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Symptoms
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, famously stated, "All disease begins in the gut." This ancient wisdom continues to be...
Dig Nutrition
May 31, 20243 min read


Could a Food You Eat Every Day Be the Root of Your Digestive Issues, Joint Pain, or Skin Problems?
Do you struggle with persistent digestive problems like bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort? Are you dealing with chronic joint pain...
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May 6, 20242 min read
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