Rachel Claire Functional Health

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Rachel Claire Functional Health

NBHWC Board Certified Functional Health + Fitness Coach.

Partnered with physicians to provide functional lab testing, treatment, and 1:1 health coaching for gut, thyroid, hormone, and autoimmune conditions.

03/05/2026

Most women I work with are UNDER eating

Did you know that not eating enough can cause constipation? 💩

Chronically under-eating slows your entire digestive system down. When you don’t take in enough energy/calories, the gut becomes less of a priority, motility slows, and the muscles of the intestines literally contract less often. The result is stool that becomes dry, compact, and way harder to pass.

On top of that, under-eating almost always comes with low fiber and low overall carb intake, which means there’s not enough material to feed your gut bacteria or pull water into the stool.

I help women fix their nutrition to fix their gut, hormones, blood sugar, and nagging symptoms that doctors brush off. Website below.

03/03/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻

Spoiler alert: cortisol isn’t the problem. Your relationship with stress is.
Your body has a built-in system called the HPA axis (your hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands) and this system keeps you focused, alert, and safe.

But chronic stress? That’s when everything starts to unravel.
1.Belly fat
2.Low energy
3.Sleep issues
4.Mood swings
5.Slowed digestion

“Why is my metabolism broken?” It’s not broken. It’s overwhelmed. And those “tiny” stressors (skipping lunch, rushing through meals, intense workouts on no sleep, pretending you’re fine) fill your stress cup faster than you think.

Hey I'm Rachel, I help business owners who have burnt their bodies out get healthy and stay healthy to grow their business sustainably.
Check out my website to learn more!

02/28/2026

I know the internet is YELLING at you to eat more protein but...
A study reported that a 10 gram/day increase in fiber intake was associated with a 10% reduction in all-cause mortality risk.

Colon cancer used to be thought of as a disease of older adults, but it’s now becoming more common and more concerning in younger populations. If you're under 50... put down the protein cookies and start thinking about fiber!! (or do both if you can!!)

3 easy sources to add to your diet:
1. chia seeds
2. black beans
3. raspberries

Sincerely, your health coach xoxo
Check out my website for more info!

02/24/2026

Yeast infections: YUCK... but let’s talk about it anyway so you can avoid it!!!

Candida is a very common type of yeast that lives in the body (primarily in the gut, mouth, and vaginal tract).
When you’re balanced, it is harmless, but… it can get out of control.

Things that contribute to overgrowth:

👉🏻 Frequent antibiotic use
👉🏻 Long-term hormonal birth control (!!!)
👉🏻 High-sugar or refined carbohydrate diets
👉🏻 Immune suppression (including from chronic illness or breast implants)

For women, one of the most frustrating symptoms of candida overgrowth is recurrent yeast infections or chronic vaginal discomfort. But here’s the thing: vaginal symptoms often reflect what’s going on deeper in the gut.

Ps. it’s all connected….

Candida can also release toxins that impair liver function and interfere with estrogen metabolism, potentially worsening PMS or hormonal acne.
Lab testing can help confirm overgrowth, but many women benefit from a root-cause based protocol even without formal diagnosis because honestly…. When you know you know!

Need some more info? Visit my website to learn more!

02/21/2026

Not all hormone tests are created equal...

If you’ve ever been told “your hormones are normal” but you still feel off, you’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone.

Most conventional hormone tests only scratch the surface. They look at a single moment in time (usually via blood), don’t account for daily fluctuations, and often miss how your hormones are being metabolized or cleared.

In functional medicine, we go deeper.
We use comprehensive hormone testing like DUTCH (dried urine) and full thyroid panels with optimal ranges, not just “normal” ones. This means we can assess cortisol rhythms, estrogen detox pathways, progesterone balance, androgen excess, thyroid conversion, and more.

If you’re dealing with:
1. Fatigue or brain fog
2. Cycle changes, irregularity, or PMS
3. Hair loss, low libido, or acne
4. Mood swings or anxiety
5. Weight that won’t budge no matter what you try...

It might be time for a more root-cause approach.
Message me if you want to learn more about functional hormone testing!! I’ll let you know what I use with clients, how it works, and if it’s a good fit for you!

02/17/2026

When I first started coaching, I thought giving nutrition tips was enough.

But the truth is… most of my clients came to me after they'd tried that (and all the supplements under the sun). What they really needed was a partner to help them dig deeper... to look at their gut health, hormones, labs, and lifestyle as one connected system (and to keep them accountable!!)

If you're stuck in symptom-chasing mode and ready for a root-cause approach, I'm here.
It’s one of my favorite things to help women uncover what’s actually going on behind fatigue, bloating, period problems, and stubborn weight gain.

Feel free to DM me or check out my website if you're in that season and want to talk through the next steps of taking a whole-body approach to your health!

02/14/2026

This is my rant about diet culture:

I have to say it ! Diet culture is loud and toxic.

Everywhere we turn, there’s a new plan telling us to cut out this, count that, or survive on nothing but air and black coffee if we want to be “healthy.”

Here’s what I’ve learned coaching hundreds of women:
There is no one perfect diet.

Your gut health, hormones, stress, sleep, and activity all change what your body needs. Copying what worked for your best friend or a random influencer (or me!!!!) isn’t the answer, it usually just leads to frustration and burnout.

And let’s be real… obsessing over food rules can wreck your relationship with food.

That matters just as much as the physical side of health. If you’re afraid of eating carbs or feeling guilty after every meal, that stress can harm your health as much as blood sugar swings or
hormone imbalances.

Food should help you feel good, give you energy, and yes… be enjoyed. If your “healthy plan” is making you miserable or obsessive, it’s not a healthy plan.

Need some help with nutrition that keeps a healthy balance? I got you!

Ps. We can turn to science to see what might be “harmful” but nitpicking ingredients 24/7 isn’t a sustainable way to live (and enjoy your life).

02/11/2026

I’ve been asked about this A LOT

Let’s talk creatine.

Creatine pulls water into your muscle cells (that’s part of how it works to improve strength and performance). This shift can slightly reduce the amount of water available in other parts of your body.

Extra fluid helps your kidneys process creatine efficiently, especially if you’re active, sweating, or training hard.

While creatine itself doesn’t “dehydrate” you, dehydration risk is higher if you’re not already drinking enough, because your body’s water distribution changes.

Practical tip:

Most people do fine aiming for around half their body weight in ounces of water per day (e.g., 150 lbs = ~75 oz) and adding an extra 8–16 oz if you’re supplementing with creatine — especially around workouts.

If you notice dark urine, headaches, or fatigue, that’s your sign to up the fluids.

This is not medical advice, any supplement changes should be discussed with your healthcare providers.

02/05/2026

They didn’t tell me it would affect my:
Hair, skin, digestion, metabolism, mental health, etc

Doctors didn’t tell me what birth control was really doing to my body.
and they definitely didn’t tell me what would happen when I stopped (post-birth control syndrome).

After a couple years on birth control, I was left with weight gain, constant bloating, mood swings, and fatigue with no guidance on how to fix it. And I see so many women struggling with the same thing.

I started talking about this stuff back in 2019 because it made me SO angry that so many people were having the same experience as me.

That’s why I created 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗽

A mini-course to help you transition off birth control safely and confidently, while supporting your hormones naturally.
Even if your doctor dismisses your concerns, that does not mean you have to suffer with symptoms in silence.
Want more info on coming off birth control? Link in bio!

02/03/2026

Sometimes clients are hesitant…

Sometimes they say something like “this might be a weird question but…”
Or
“This might be TMI but…”

Girl! I want the weird, the TMI, the overshare, the honest f*cking truth about what is going on. That is the only way I can help!

One of my absolute favorite things about being a health coach is the individuality of each client. No two people are the same, which means no two health journeys are the same.

What works for one of my clients might not work for another, and I love the challenge of helping each client uncover what truly supports their unique body, mind, and lifestyle.

My work isn’t just about meal plans and workouts it’s about deep, sustainable transformation. Whether it’s addressing unhealthy coping mechanisms, understanding food labels, balancing hormones, or creating routines that actually stick, my job is to help you connect the dots in a way that makes sense for you.

Some clients need help healing their gut, while others need guidance on managing stress.
Some are overwhelmed by all the conflicting health advice out there, while others just need accountability and encouragement.

That’s what makes this work so rewarding—it’s completely personalized.
You don’t have to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach because, frankly, those don’t work. Together, we’ll create a plan that meets you exactly where you are and helps you get to where you want to be.

Want more info on working with me? Check out my website!

01/31/2026

I know, MLMs have caused trust issues

The truth is, most people either:

👉🏻 Grab whatever looks trendy on the shelf
👉🏻 Take random recommendations from TikTok
👉🏻 Or assume supplements are useless altogether

But when supplements are chosen based on your lab work and your body’s unique needs, they can make a world of difference.

They’re not meant to replace real food but they can help fill in the gaps your diet or support healing from a sh*tty diet.

This is why I don’t believe in guessing.

I use functional lab testing (like hormone or gut tests) to see exactly where support is needed then I work with an MD to build supplement protocols that are targeted, effective, and not over the top.

✨ Supplements should be strategic. ✨

Anyway… what supplement MLM have you fallen for? And why was it Herbalife or Arbonne??

Lol

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+16784774605

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http://www.rachelclairehhc.com/

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