Restore Hope and Wellness

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

Too excited not to make a video!!! 🤩

Before and after results coming soon! Be patient 😉

11/19/2025

5 Things You Should Know About Hormones

Your hormones shape far more than just “mood swings.” They influence your energy, weight, muscle recovery, sleep quality, metabolism, immunity, mental clarity, and even longevity.

And the truth? Most people don’t realize their symptoms are hormonal until the puzzle pieces finally come together.

Here are five things you should absolutely know:

1. Hormones run on rhythm — not chaos.

Your body follows daily and monthly hormonal cycles. When that rhythm gets disrupted (stress, overwork, poor sleep, nutrient deficiencies), symptoms show up fast.

2. “Normal” labs don’t always mean optimal.

You can still feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck even when your labs fall within the standard range. Functional medicine looks deeper — at patterns, ratios, and how your hormones actually work together.

3. Stress is one of the biggest hormone disruptors.

Cortisol affects thyroid, s*x hormones, blood sugar, and sleep hormones. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, or constantly wired/tired… your hormones feel it too.

4. Gut health = hormone health.

Your microbiome helps regulate testosterone, estrogen, inflammation, nutrient absorption, and detox pathways. An imbalanced gut can make hormonal symptoms significantly worse.

5. You’re not “getting older” — you’re getting signals.

Fatigue, stubborn weight, anxiety, low motivation, hot flashes, mood swings, poor recovery, or brain fog are not things you just “deal with.” They’re messages that something needs support.

If your body is telling you something, we can help you decode it.

At Restore Hope & Wellness, we take a personalized, root-cause approach to hormone health — using lifestyle, natural medicine, and strategic testing to help you feel like yourself again.

If you’ve been feeling “off” and don’t know why…

You don’t have to guess. Let’s figure it out together.

Visit our website at https://www.restorehopeandwellness.com/

or

Call us at 910-808-1051

11/17/2025

At Restore Hope & Wellness, our mission is to help you become the healthiest, strongest, most confident version of youself. We believe your health is the foundation of everything you do, and you deserve to feel fully alive physically, mentally, and emotionally. That’s why we don’t guess, chase symptoms, or offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we look deeper, partner with you, and create personalized, root-cause plans that support real, sustainable change. Your story matters, your well-being matters, and you are the only YOU you get, so we’re here to help you take care of that you with intention, clarity, and hope.

11/14/2025

It’s Feel Good Friday! Let’s talk about Gratitude! 🙏

11/13/2025

🍂 As we step into November…

This month always reminds me of something simple but powerful:
Gratitude has to be chosen on purpose.

Life moves fast. Responsibilities stack up. Stress shows up uninvited.
But gratefulness slows us down just enough to notice the goodness that’s already here;
in our families, our health, our faith, our community, and even in the small moments we often overlook.

So as November begins, I just want to encourage you:
Take a moment each day to pause… breathe… and choose thankfulness.
Not because everything is perfect, but because even in the chaos, there are blessings worth seeing. 💛

Here’s to a month of intention, reflection, and grateful hearts.

— Restore Hope & Wellness 🌿

10/28/2025

💥 MYTH BUSTED: “It’s just a supplement…right?” 💊

We’ve all been there, standing in the vitamin aisle or scrolling online, seeing bottles that promise more energy, better sleep, glowing skin, or fat loss…and thinking, “Why not? It’s just a supplement.”

But here’s where we need to pause!
Because “just a supplement” can be a little misleading.

🌿 Let’s break it down.

Supplements aren’t harmless little sidekicks, they’re biologically active compounds. They change things in your body. That’s the whole point! They’re designed to do something.

The problem? Most people take them without knowing if they actually need them or if their body can process them safely.

For example:

• Taking too much zinc can deplete copper and weaken your immune system.

• High-dose B vitamins can worsen anxiety or overstimulate the nervous system for certain people.

• Ashwagandha can boost thyroid hormone in some — but suppress it in others.

• And even something as simple as vitamin D can be harmful if your magnesium levels or vitamin K2 intake aren’t in balance.

See the pattern?

The supplement itself isn’t the enemy, it’s the context that matters.

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🧬 In Functional Medicine, context is everything.

Your genetics, your gut health, your liver detox pathways, your stress levels, your hormone balance, they all influence how your body handles supplements. That’s why what works for your friend might do nothing for you… or even make you feel worse!

At Restore Hope & Wellness, we don’t believe in guessing. We believe in understanding.

We use lab testing and functional assessments to uncover what your body truly needs, and where it’s already overloaded.
Because true wellness isn’t about taking more pills, it’s about restoring balance.

✨So here’s our encouragement:

Before you grab another “miracle supplement,” stop shooting in the dark. 🎯
Let’s take a deeper look together; at your labs, your lifestyle, and your body’s own signals, and create a plan that’s personalized, safe, and sustainable.

Because when you know what your body really needs… you stop guessing. You start healing. 🌿

Contact us for your deep dive!

And let’s find out what’s really going on!

10/23/2025

✨Stop shedding and grow back thinning hair today!!

✨Contact us at 910-808-0151 or check out our website at www.restorehopeandwellness.com!

10/22/2025

Discover the power of Alma TED, the revolutionary, non-invasive treatment designed to promote thicker, stronger, healthier hair. In this video, we explain how Alma TED uses ultrasound-based technology to stimulate the scalp, enhance blood flow, and boost hair growth without needles or downtime..AND IT WORKS! Learn what to expect during your session, see real results, and find out why Alma TED is changing the game in hair restoration!

10/22/2025

Yesterday I talked about sleep. What other topics are you interested in learning more about?

10/21/2025

Importance of Sleep!

10/14/2025

😴 Why Am I Always Tired? (Part 1: Hormones)

Feeling constantly tired isn’t normal, and it’s not a reflection of your willpower or motivation. Often, it’s a sign that your hormones are out of balance.

When cortisol, thyroid, or s*x hormones shift, your body can move from a natural rhythm of energy and rest into a constant “survival mode.” Over time, that can leave you drained, foggy, and dependent on caffeine just to get through the day. ☕️

⚕️ Common signs of hormonal imbalance:

• You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep

• Afternoon energy crashes are a daily pattern
• You crave sugar, salt, or caffeine

• You feel anxious or “wired but tired”

At Restore Hope & Wellness, we take a deeper look at your hormone pathways and the systems that influence them! Helping your body restore balance naturally, from the inside out.

💚 If this sounds familiar, send us a message or comment ENERGY to learn more about our functional hormone testing and personalized care.