A Living Balance

A Living Balance You'll find tasty, healthy recipes and health posts to help you stay looking and feeling vibrant

It's my desire to use this page to teach, encourage and offer ideas and direction to anyone who is interested in learning how to use food as medicine and how the body can heal itself when given the right tools. This is a place where healing and delicious recipes will be posted that I hope you'll enjoy! It will also be a place for me to share with you links, ideas, and people that I hope will guide you to understanding your body better and how to navigate the often over-whelming and confusing maize of healing ourselves within the current western medicine system. I would like nothing more than for people to post their ideas and questions so that we can all learn!

03/28/2026

We’ve been told for decades that estrogen and progesterone are just about reproduction.
They’re not.

They are system-regulating hormones that impact your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, mood…your entire body.

And yet—
So many women are never even offered a real conversation about their options.

Not about prevention.
Not about quality of life.
Not about maintaining independence as they age.

When the conversation disappears…
informed choice disappears with it.

And that’s the part that doesn’t sit right with me.

If you want the full picture—what these hormones actually do, why this matters, and what you should be asking for—
👉 Head to the full video (7.5 min) linked in my bio.

This is information every woman deserves to have.

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The gut–brain–hormone triangle is something most women in midlife have never been taught. Yet it explain...
03/17/2026

The gut–brain–hormone triangle is something most women in midlife have never been taught.
Yet it explains so much. ✨
Your gut doesn’t just digest food. It helps regulate estrogen. It influences serotonin. It communicates constantly with your brain through the vagus nerve.
Your brain doesn’t just “think.” It responds to inflammation, blood sugar swings, and nutrient deficiencies coming from your gut.
And your hormones? They’re deeply affected by both.
If your gut is inflamed, your brain feels it.
If your stress is high, your gut slows down.
If estrogen isn’t detoxing properly, symptoms build.
Hot flashes. Anxiety. Insomnia. Brain fog. Weight gain. Mood swings.
These are not random. They are signals. 🚨
When one corner of the triangle is off, the others compensate — until they can’t.
This is why chasing symptoms rarely works long term.
We have to look at the whole system.
If you’re tired of feeling exhausted, dismissed, or confused about what’s happening in your body… it’s time to connect the dots.
Book a complimentary call with me — link in bio. Let’s uncover what your body is really asking for.

03/12/2026

Most people think glyphosate is just a w**d killer.

But what if it’s also interfering with your gut, minerals, and neurotransmitters?

Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides on the planet… yet most people have no idea how it may be affecting their health.

Here are a few reasons functional medicine practitioners keep an eye on exposure:

• It binds to minerals like magnesium, iron, and zinc — making them harder for your body to use.
• It can act like an antibiotic in the gut, potentially disrupting the microbiome.
• It interferes with the shikimate pathway in plants and microbes — which may impact our ability to produce important compounds like serotonin and tyrosine.

When these pathways are affected, we can sometimes see ripple effects in:

• mood
• gut health
• thyroid function
• neurotransmitter balance

Now… this doesn’t mean panic.

But it does mean becoming more aware of what we’re exposed to and taking simple steps to reduce the load where we can.

Small changes over time make a big difference.

✨ Wash produce well
✨ Choose organic when possible
✨ Support gut health
✨ Support mineral status

Your body is incredibly resilient when given the right support.

👉 Were you aware glyphosate could affect gut bacteria and mineral absorption?

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03/05/2026

Most women are told that the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are simply something they have to endure.
Hot flashes.
Sleep problems.
Brain fog.
Anxiety.
Joint pain.
Weight changes.
But the truth is… these symptoms are signals.
Signals that your hormones, metabolism, nervous system, and nutrient status are shifting — and your body needs support.
This is a short clip from my Perimenopause & Menopause Masterclass, where I explain the most important things women need to understand during this transition.
Because hormone therapy alone is rarely the whole picture.

Your gut, nutrients, stress physiology, detox pathways, and metabolic health all influence how you feel.
And when you connect those dots… everything starts to make more sense.
If you’d like to watch the full masterclass and understand what’s really happening in your body during this stage of life:
✨ The full video is linked in my bio.
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03/04/2026

One thing I want women to know is this:
Hormonal support doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Many women believe their only options are either doing nothing… or jumping straight into preshile I don’t prescribe hormones, I do help women navigate this transition by:
• Guiding the use of gentle over-the-counter hormone creams during perimenopause
• Helping fine-tune symptoms when someone is already on prescribed HRT
• Using targeted herbs and nutrients to support the body along the way
For many women, this fills important gaps — especially during times of transition, dose adjustments, confusing lab results, or when they feel stuck with little guidance.
Every woman’s situation is different.
Hormone support should be thoughtful, individualized.
If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or trying to make sense of your symptoms, you don’t have to do it alone.
✨ You can schedule a call with me to explore how you might be better supported.
Link in bio.
And if you’re curious about the OTC hormone creams I often recommend, I’ve linked those in my bio as well.
Your journey deserves guidance. 💛




Hot flashes that hijack your day.⁣Night sweats that steal your sleep.⁣Brain fog that makes you question yourself.⁣Weight...
03/02/2026

Hot flashes that hijack your day.⁣
Night sweats that steal your sleep.⁣
Brain fog that makes you question yourself.⁣
Weight gain that doesn’t respond to what used to work.⁣
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These aren’t character flaws. They’re hormonal shifts.⁣
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For many women in peri and post-menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be a powerful tool — not a last resort.⁣
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Reasons to consider it:⁣
• Severe hot flashes and night sweats⁣
• Insomnia and mood swings⁣
• Vaginal dryness or painful intimacy⁣
• Rapid bone loss or osteopenia⁣
• Cognitive changes that feel frightening⁣
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Estrogen impacts your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, and connective tissue. When it drops, your whole system feels it.⁣
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HRT is not for everyone. And it’s not something to start blindly. It requires thoughtful screening, understanding your risks, and individualized dosing.⁣
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But fear-based decisions help no one. Informed decisions change everything.⁣
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If you’ve been told to “just deal with it”, you deserve better.⁣
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Watch my video: Pulling The Curtain Back On Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) II and learn what most women are never told. Link is in my bio.⁣
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02/28/2026

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All you need to do to get started is book an Introductory Call. The link to get started with an introductory call is in my bio.
P.S. I also offer labs at prices very similar to Function. If you just need a few markers checked and not the whole shebang, this might be a perfect way to go.

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