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11/07/2025

Grabbing coffee before breakfast? It’s common, but it can disrupt your hormones. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may spike cortisol, which is your stress hormone, and throw off your morning balance.

Try beginning your day with warm water with lemon or a breakfast rich in protein and healthy fats before reaching for your coffee. Small changes in timing can help stabilize blood sugar and support healthy cortisol levels.

Coffee isn’t the problem - it’s all about when you drink it.

11/06/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day!
Stress is a normal part of life, but chronic stress can affect your mood, focus, sleep, and overall well-being.
Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and practice something that helps you relax. Some simple ways to reduce stress include:
- Deep breathing or meditation
- Going for a walk in nature
- Journaling your thoughts
- Doodling with a warm cup of tea
- Connecting with someone you trust
Even small moments of calm can make a big difference in your day. How will you prioritize your stress today?

11/05/2025

An FDA expert panel recently gathered to re-examine the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause. For years, conflicting data and fear around HRT have left many women unsure of their options. The panel emphasized what functional medicine has long prioritized: a personalized, nuanced approach that weighs benefits and risks while honoring each woman’s unique symptoms, health history, and goals.

At Graceful Living, we see hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as just one tool in the toolbox and it's all about finding the right combination of tools that work for YOU.

Learn more here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/_2ZRlOivC5M?feature=shared

11/04/2025

Struggling to get quality sleep? Blood sugar could be the culprit. Using continuous glucose monitoring, we see your unique patterns and make simple adjustments to help you sleep deeper, wake refreshed, and feel your best.

11/01/2025

Sugar might be sweet - but it’s also sneaky.
Join us for Unpacking the Sweets Sabotage, a 5-day email series where we’ll explore how sugar impacts your energy, hormones, cravings, and mood—and how to take back control.

Each day, you’ll get simple, actionable tips to help you reset your body and feel balanced again.

Ready to break free from the sugar cycle?
👉 Sign up here:
https://gracefullivingfm.myflodesk.com/sweetsabotage

10/30/2025

Did you know that perimenopause can begin as early as your late 30s? 👈🏼Yep, read that again!

This natural transition before menopause is driven by shifting hormones like estrogen and progesterone and it can bring on mood swings, fatigue, irregular periods, sleep struggles, hot flashes, or even weight changes.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to just “ride it out.”

Through functional medicine, we take a whole-body approach supporting hormones, thyroid, adrenals, detox pathways, and nutrition to help you feel resilient, clear, and strong during this season.
This journey is unique for every woman, and when your body is supported (not silenced), you can thrive.

If you're noticing or struggling with any of these symptoms, our Female Hormone Program may be just what you're looking for. Schedule your free clarity call with Amanda and let's see how functional medicine can help you feel like YOU again. https://gracefullivingfunctionalmedicine.com/clarity-call/

10/29/2025

Hearing a lot about low testosterone lately? At Graceful Living, we take a whole-person approach instead of just treating numbers.
Your testosterone doesn’t exist in isolation—cortisol, blood sugar, insulin, and even estrogen all play a role in how your body functions. That’s why we look at your hormones, metabolism, and overall health together to address symptoms like fatigue, low libido, weight changes, or muscle loss.
Our men’s health program isn’t just about replacing hormones—it’s about helping you feel your best from the inside out.

10/28/2025

Small sip, big shift—hydrate to energize your body and balance your hormones!
Feeling sluggish, foggy, or moody? A simple yet powerful micro habit you can start today is optimizing your hydration—and it’s more than just drinking water. Proper hydration supports digestion, detoxification, hormone balance, and energy production.
How to do it: Start your day with 16–20 oz of water before breakfast. Add a pinch of mineral-rich salt or a squeeze of lemon to support electrolytes and digestion.

10/25/2025

It’s not just a plan—it’s a partnership. With Graceful Living’s expertise, clients are reclaiming their health, energy, and confidence.

10/24/2025

One of the easiest ways to support your health? Morning sunlight. Just 15 minutes first thing in the day can help:

-Regulate your circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle)
-Lower cortisol (your stress hormone)
-Boost vitamin D for immunity, mood, and bone health

Foundational habits like this are simple, free, and often more effective than supplements alone. Even on darker mornings, stepping outside whenever you can makes a big difference.

10/22/2025

Not all B vitamins are created equal. Many common supplements contain synthetic forms like folic acid (B9) and cyanocobalamin (B12), which your body must convert into their active forms. For many people, this works just fine — but for those with genetic variations like MTHFR, conversion isn’t so easy.

That’s where methylated B vitamins come in.

These “pre-activated” forms — such as L-methylfolate (B9) and methylcobalamin (B12) — are ready for your body to use, no extra steps required. They can be especially helpful if you struggle with fatigue, brain fog, poor detoxification, or elevated homocysteine levels.

Schedule your free clarity call with Amanda and let's make sure you're getting the right vitamins for YOU! https://gracefullivingfunctionalmedicine.com/clarity-call/

10/20/2025

True health isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about understanding your body on a deeper level.

Functional medicine is all about digging deeper, asking the right questions, and uncovering the root causes behind your symptoms. Every answer brings you one step closer to lasting wellness, personalized to you and your lifestyle.

Because when we ask the questions that matter, real healing begins.

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