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What Is an FDN — and What Does an FDN Actually Do? If you have ever felt like something was “off” in your body but your routine labs looked “normal,” you are not alone. Many people walk around exhausted, bloated, inflamed, anxious, unable to lose weight, struggling with sleep, or feeling like their hormones are […]
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Insulin Resistance in Midlife Women: How I Evaluate It (FDN Lens) Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice. Always work with your clinician for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Insulin resistance is one of the most common “missing puzzle pieces” I see in perimenopause and midlife—especially when someone is dealing with belly weight gain, intense cravings, energy
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Stop Thinking “My Body Is Attacking Me”: A Better Way to Understand Autoimmunity If you’re dealing with autoimmunity, the goal isn’t just symptom management—it’s reducing immune burden and increasing resilience. In this post, I’ll explain what autoimmunity is (and isn’t), then walk you through the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) framework I use to look for
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Gaining Weight in Perimenopause? Start With These 3 Clues Perimenopause weight gain can feel frustrating and confusing—especially when the same strategies that used to work suddenly don’t. If you’re noticing more weight around your midsection, increased cravings, or a body that feels “stuck,” this usually isn’t a willpower problem. Clinically, I most often see a
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Introduction Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are complex conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. These chronic illnesses often cause debilitating symptoms like pain, fatigue, and inflammation, significantly impacting quality of life. While genetics play a role, environmental factors—particularly diet—are increasingly recognized as crucial
We’ve all been there—logging every bite, scanning barcodes like it’s a part-time job, and obsessively trying to hit a magical calorie number that changes as often as your mood. But what if this so-called “wellness tool” is quietly hijacking your relationship with food? In The Food Tracking Trap, I break down why popular apps like
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Hey there! I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been feeling… a little off. Maybe even like a zombie in my own life. And after diving into some seriously eye-opening information, I’m here to tell you what I’ve learned, and why it’s so incredibly important. What I discovered might be a bit uncomfortable to
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Have you ever wondered if your body has an incredible ability to heal and regenerate itself? What if you could reset your metabolism, enhance mental clarity, and unlock new levels of energy without constant food intake? As a nurse, aspiring health coach, and wellness advocate, I embarked on a 100-hour fasting challenge (which ultimately extended
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