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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.

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

01/28/2026

If I had Hashimoto’s, here’s what I’d do:

Okay first.. Here is what I would NOT do: I wouldn’t just sit back and “wait for meds to fix it.”

Here’s where I’d start:

1. Test deeper than TSH. I’d want a full thyroid panel + antibodies so I actually know what’s going on.

2. Focus on gut health. About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, so if that’s inflamed, your thyroid’s in trouble. If you don’t have consistent normal BM that’s a PROBLEM.

3. Nourish with the right foods. I’d aim for nutrient density… selenium, zinc, magnesium, omega-3s... and pull back on gluten to reduce possible immune triggers.

4. Address root causes. Could be nutrient deficiencies, gut infections, toxins, chronic stress, or blood sugar swings.

Medications may be part of the picture, but I’d also want to help my body calm the immune system down.
When it comes to Hashimoto’s, we need to be extra diligent that we take it seriously; otherwise, you can develop other autoimmune issues. Your body has learned how to attack itself so we don’t want it targeting other areas of the body.

Need some assistance? I got you! Just book a free consultation so we can chat.

01/22/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻… 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆

Here’s the thing: stress impacts men and women differently. Not because one is “weaker,” but because our hormone systems are built differently.

Women: Progesterone is the first hormone to drop under stress. It affects mood, sleep, cravings, metabolism, and cycle regularity.

Chronic high cortisol can lead to:
• Heavy or missing periods, or worse PMS
• Cravings & bloating
• Fatigue
• Thyroid slowdowns
• Hair loss
• More abdominal fat
1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime… and stress is a HUGE trigger.

Men: Chronic stress tanks testosterone.
And testosterone is responsible for: Strength, motivation, s*x drive, energy, metabolic efficiency

Low T + high cortisol =
• Belly fat
• Low energy
• Irritability
• ED
• Strength loss

Different bodies, different stress responses… Same root cause: chronic overload.
I’m a board certified health coach and I help business owners who have hit burnout get healthy and stay healthy to grow their business sustainably. Comment HEALTH for more info. Or just come visit my website to learn more!

01/20/2026

Okay but what IS inflammation?

Inflammation - it's a fancy word for when our body goes into attack mode to fight off injury or infection.

It involves the activation of various immune cells and the release of inflammatory mediators, including cytokines, chemokines, and prostaglandins (this is what causes period cramps!).

All of us have SOME inflammation.

While some inflammation is a necessary and normal process for tissue repair, inflammation can have detrimental effects on the body.

Chronic inflammation is often caused by persistent exposure to low-grade irritants, such as pollutants, unhealthy diets, or chronic infections (ex: bad bacteria in the gut).
It can also be triggered by an autoimmune response, in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.

We can prevent and reduce inflammation with some simple lifestyle changes. Want to tackle inflammation or your autoimmune condition this year? Let’s chat!!

01/16/2026

Give your brain a break, will ya!!

We love to pretend food choices are purely about “discipline” or “willpower,” but that’s not how real humans operate. Every time you choose what to eat, you’re subconsciously weighing a bunch of factors at once:

Cost.
Calories.
Macros.
How “healthy” it seems.
Does it actually taste good.
Will it keep you full.

And here’s the part we skip over way too often: those factors compete with each other.

If something is affordable but not filling, you’ll eat more later.
If it’s “clean” but unsatisfying, cravings spike.
If it’s filling but joyless, consistency tanks.
If it tastes amazing but leaves you hungry, you’ll still feel off.

This is why nutrition advice that only focuses on calories or macros is dumb. I said what I said. In real life we have budgets, stress, preferences, time constraints, and nervous systems.

Sustainable nutrition happens when most of these boxes are reasonably checked most of the time, not when one is maximized at the expense of the others.

What is your no-brainer food? The thing you eat so you don't have to think??

01/13/2026

What is inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s defense mechanism against injury, infection, or toxins.
It gets a bad rep, but it’s meant to protect and heal.

Problems arise when inflammation becomes chronic. Long-term inflammation can contribute to autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, hormone imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction.

Markers of inflammation in blood tests:

1️⃣ C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Elevated levels may indicate acute or chronic inflammation.

2️⃣ High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
A more sensitive marker that detects low-grade systemic inflammation.

3️⃣ Homocysteine
An amino acid involved in detoxification and methylation. Elevated levels may reflect oxidative stress.

4️⃣ Ferritin (iron storage)
Stores iron but also rises during inflammation or infection.

5️⃣ White Blood Cell (WBC) Count & Differential
WBCs help fight infection and regulate immune responses.
• Neutrophils: acute infection/inflammation
• Lymphocytes: chronic or viral infections
• Monocytes: chronic inflammation or recovery
• Eosinophils/Basophils: allergies or parasites

Need testing? Book a free consultation (link in bio).
Not medical advice. For educational purposes only.

01/10/2026

Dear doctors… thanks for trying.

Several years ago, I was unofficially diagnosed with endometriosis. I was told the pill was my only option for the pain — cramps, bloating, painful in*******se.

So I tried it. Twice. I didn’t want to live in pain forever. When I came off the first pill, the symptoms came back worse than ever.

Here’s the twist: I never actually had endo.
Doctors just didn’t know what else to call my pain.

What I eventually learned was that my body was inflamed — largely from chronic stress. Once I made dietary and lifestyle changes, my periods became the easiest they’ve ever been.

And honestly, the girl in this story is my hero.
Not because she went on the pill.
But because she tried to help herself with the information she had.

Six years later, I’m here to tell you what doctors might not have told you:

You can heal.
It does get better.

I know what it’s like to feel betrayed by your body. To resent it. To feel disconnected from it.

But if you want things to change, you have to decide to change.

What’s one habit you’ve been resisting for years — but know could change everything?

01/07/2026

yeah, this is a sh*t post. Why?...

Because I'm tired of the big corporations in the wellness industry giving me a bad name.

I got into this industry to help people. Not to profit off their illness or profit with fear tactics.

If you have tried alternative or functional medicine, what has your experience been like?

01/01/2026

Why I focus on habits more than getting a diagnosis:

Your habits directly predict your health.

Reaching a diagnosis is not enough. Knowing what is causing your symptoms is NOT enough.

Once you know the WHY, you can pretty easily figure out the HOW (if not, hire a coach).

If you are not feeling well, what are YOU not doing well? What habits do you need to adjust?

Take out the guilt of the situation and look at things objectively.

What do you need to adjust?

Do you need a better diet?
Better stress management?
More sleep?
Different supplements?
Different friends?
Different coping mechanisms?

What is one unhealthy habit you’re having a hard time breaking?

Step 1. Recognition

Step 2. Find the challenges (why is THIS habit hard to break?)

Step 3. Remove the challenges to make change as easy as possible.

12/30/2025

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘆 "𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸"

But looking back, this was actually one of the lowest points in my health. My gut was a mess. I was constantly scared of bloating and pain. My hormones were chaos, I kept going on and off birth control, and ended up with full-on post–birth control syndrome.
Mentally, I was struggling too. Anxiety isolated me from friends, made relationships hard, and left me stuck in a cycle of work → gym → home.

It took years to realize that looking fit isn’t the same as being healthy.

Being lean ≠ being healthy

So yes, I may have looked fit in that photo… but it wasn’t true health. I’m grateful for the growth, even when it’s messy.

And now I get to help women find their real health without extreme diets, HIIT overload, or Ozempic.

If you’re tired of chasing fitness-influencer “perfection” and want to feel good while looking good… let’s chat.

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