The Wellness Way- Granville

11/26/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from The Wellness Way Granville! ✨
Here’s a quick look at our holiday hours so you can plan your visits and continue feeling your best through the season. We’re grateful for every one of you—thank you for trusting us with your health! 🤍🎄

If you need support before the year wraps up—pain, hormones, gut issues, stress, or just a tune-up—we’re here for you. Book your next appointment using the link in our bio!

11/26/2025

🌸 PMS & PMDD: It's Not All in Your Head 😫🧠💥

Let’s talk about something so many women silently suffer with every month…

👉 PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) — two names, one big issue:
➡️ Intense physical and psychological symptoms that show up like clockwork before your period.
Mood swings, anxiety, intense cramping, irritability, brain fog, bloating, cravings, fatigue, migraines… sound familiar? 😵‍💫

Mainstream medicine will tell you:
💬 “It’s normal.”
💬 “Here’s a birth control pill or antidepressant.”

🙅‍♀️ But that’s not the whole truth. These symptoms are NOT random.
They’re your body screaming that there’s an underlying hormonal imbalance 🧬 — most often a case of estrogen dominance (too much estrogen in relation to progesterone) and low progesterone. This not always the case, but this is also getting proper testing is vital!

But here’s the kicker…
🧪 Most doctors only test estradiol (one type of estrogen), and totally miss the rest of the estrogen family.
📉 Without looking at estrone, estriol, and metabolites, you don’t get the full picture.

So what’s causing these imbalances?
🔥 Inflammation. And it can come from:
– Chronic mental stress 🧠
– Medications 💊
– Gut infections 🦠
– Mold or heavy metal toxicity 🏚️
– Fragrances & chemicals in personal care products 🧴
– EMFs 📱
– Herbicides/pesticides in food 🌽
– Insulin resistance & blood sugar issues 🍭
– Nutrient deficiencies 🥦
...and the list goes on and on!

👩‍⚕️ This is why proper testing is crucial. One of the most powerful tools we have in functional medicine is the DUTCH test — a comprehensive hormone panel that looks at all your estrogen types, androgens, progesterone, cortisol rhythms, and more. 🎯

✨ You deserve to understand your body, not just mask symptoms.
Root-cause healing is possible. 💛

If you’re in Licking County, OH and looking for a deeper way to understand your PMS or PMDD struggles — you’re not alone, and there’s a path forward. 🌿

11/25/2025

🧠💥 Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Time for a Reality Check 💥🧠
Did you know many experts are now calling Alzheimer’s “Type 3 Diabetes”? 😳 Why? Because chronically high blood sugar and insulin resistance don’t just impact your waistline — they wreak havoc on your BRAIN. 🧁➡️🧠

When sugar floods the body for years, it leads to:
🔸 Plaquing of blood vessels
🔸 Chronic inflammation
🔸 Formation of amyloid plaques (a major marker in Alzheimer’s disease)

🧬 But here’s what they’re not telling you:
The brain is made up of nearly 60% fat, and it needs cholesterol to function properly. 🧠❤️‍🔥 Yet for decades, we’ve been told that cholesterol is the enemy. That message has caused:
🚫 Low-fat diets
🚫 Overuse of statin medications
🚫 Brain starvation

And guess what? One of the top side effects of statins is… yep: memory loss, brain fog, and increased risk of dementia. 🤯

🌿 Let’s go deeper…
Other often-overlooked ROOT CAUSES of cognitive decline include:
🦠 Mold exposure – Mycotoxins from mold can attack the nervous system, cause severe mental fog, fatigue, and inflammation
🔥 Chronic inflammation – From processed foods, leaky gut, or stealth infections
😴 Poor sleep + stress overload – The brain detoxes while you sleep!
🧠 Nutrient deficiencies – Especially B vitamins, omega-3s, magnesium, and choline

Here’s one that might surprise you…
🚬 Ni****ne (not smoking) has actually been extensively studied and shown to have neuroprotective effects, especially in early stages of cognitive decline. It can stimulate memory and focus, and even reduce amyloid plaque formation. (Of course, delivery method matters — we’re not talking about lighting up ci******es rather things like ni****ne patches, gum, lozenges, etc that do not have over 500 FDA approved toxic chemicals in them.)

✨ Bottom line:
Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t just “bad luck” or “old age.” They are multifactorial and often preventable when we address the ROOT causes. 🙌

Functional medicine looks at all of it. 🧩

Let’s protect our minds — and our loved ones’ — by fueling the brain with healthy fats, balancing blood sugar 🍳🥑, lowering toxic exposures 🧼, and giving our bodies what they truly need.

📍 If you're in Licking County, Ohio and want to dive deeper, I’d love to connect and share more resources with you. Let’s get ahead of this, together.

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11/19/2025

🚨 Kidney Stones? It’s More Than Just Bad Luck! 🪨🩺

If you've ever had a kidney stone, you know how brutal they can be 😣 — but did you know they often point to deeper imbalances in your body? Let’s break it down 👇

🔍 Root Causes of Kidney Stones:

🥛 Excess Calcium & Oxalates
Most stones are calcium oxalate stones. But it’s not just about how much calcium you eat — it’s about how your body handles it!

⚠️ Supplements Matter!
Taking calcium or high-dose Vitamin D 🧴 without Vitamin K2 🥬 can cause calcium to deposit in the wrong places — like your kidneys — instead of your bones. K2 helps direct calcium where it belongs!

🥦 Raw Vegan & Vegetarian Diets
Lots of leafy greens = lots of oxalates 🥬🥒🍠. In a compromised gut, your body can’t always process them, leading to buildup and stone formation. Steaming, boiling, or rotating in lower-oxalate foods can help!

🦠 Fungal Overgrowth = Oxalate Overload
Candida yeast and mold exposure 🧫 can actually produce oxalates inside your body! If you’re dealing with chronic yeast infections, mold illness, or mystery symptoms, this may be a piece of the puzzle. 🧩

🍬 Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar Issues
Too much insulin in the bloodstream can signal your body to retain calcium, increasing risk for stones. Balancing blood sugar is 💯 essential.

💊 Medications Can Contribute
THIS IS WAY MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK. Certain medications like diuretics, antacids, antibiotics, and a whole lot more that would make this post too long to read can interfere with mineral balance and kidney function, making stones more likely. Always talk with your provider about long-term use!

For more information on the extended list of possible medications reference this study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11701592/

👉 Functional medicine always asks WHY the stones are forming — and looks upstream at digestion, detox, hormones, blood sugar, and more.

💧 Stay hydrated
🥦 Rotate your greens
🧠 Support gut & fungal health
🧘‍♀️ Balance blood sugar
🦴 Choose supplements wisely!

Let’s stay stone-free, Licking County! 💚

11/17/2025

Now is the time!
If you’ve been waiting, here’s your sign 🙂
Schedule between now and the 26th to receive your Black Friday deals!
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We have room for a few new patients this week and next, and then the week of December 8th!

All of our docs are amazing and ready to help you on your health journey.

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11/17/2025

🌟 Let’s Talk About UTIs: What’s Really Going On?

UTIs are super common, especially among women 👩🏼‍🦰—and while they’re often treated with antibiotics, the real story is a bit deeper. Let’s get into the root causes 🔍 and why they can become chronic or recurrent.

🦠 The #1 Culprit: E. Coli

Most UTIs are caused by a specific strain of bacteria called E. Coli (Escherichia coli) 🚽.
This bacteria lives in the gut (and is mostly harmless there), but when it migrates into the urinary tract, trouble can begin 💥.

➡️ E. Coli causes up to 90% of UTIs because:

It has special “fimbriae” (little arms) that stick to bladder walls 🧲

It's naturally found in stool, so if hygiene or immune defense is off, it can sneak in easily 😬

🔁 Chronic or Recurrent UTIs? Think Bigger Than Just Bacteria

If UTIs keep coming back, it’s time to explore deeper root causes. Here’s what might be going on:

🍄 1. Fungal Overgrowth (like Candida)

Sometimes what looks like a bacterial UTI is actually due to fungus.
Especially if you’ve had:

Multiple rounds of antibiotics 💊💊

High sugar intake 🍭

Imbalanced gut flora 🌪️

Hormonal shifts 🧬

Fungal UTIs can mimic bacterial ones but don’t respond to standard antibiotics—and may require a functional approach to rebalance the microbiome 🧘‍♀️

💊 2. Medications Can Be a Sneaky Yet Very Common Cause

Believe it or not, many meds can increase UTI risk. Common culprits:

SGLT2 inhibitors: (diabetes meds like Jardiance, Farxiga)

Antibiotics: (paradoxically—by disrupting microbiome balance)

Steroids: (immune suppression)

Anticholinergics: (used for overactive bladder, allergies, etc.)

Antipsychotics and some antidepressants: Some of these medications, like amitriptyline, can also lead to urinary retention.

Alpha-blockers: Used for high blood pressure and prostate enlargement, these drugs can relax the muscles of the urethra and bladder, leading to urinary incontinence and increased risk of infection. Examples include doxazosin and terazosin.

Certain anticonvulsants: Some anti-seizure medications, such as phenytoin (PHT), primidone, and carbamazepine (CBZ), have been associated with an increased risk of UTIs, potentially due to their effects on the immune or hematological systems.

Other medications: Drugs for Parkinson's disease, some opioids, and cyclophosphamide are also associated with an increased risk of urinary tract disorders
.....AND TONS MORE

🚨 Always check side effects and talk with your provider about alternatives or supportive strategies.

Source: https://www.medindia.net/drugs/side-effects/urinary-tract-infection.htm

👩🏼‍⚕️ Why Women Are More Prone Than Men

The urethra in females is shorter and closer to the rectum—making it easier for bacteria (especially E. Coli) to travel into the bladder 😬

Other risk factors:

Sexual activity 💕 (if you get frequent UTIs check your partner's health as well as that could be where you are getting them from)

Wiping back to front 🚫

Hormonal changes (esp. around menopause) 🧓

Poor hydration 🥤

🌱 What You Can Do: Functional Strategies

Let’s talk prevention and balance:

💧 Hydration is everything

Flush the system naturally. Aim for at least 2–3 liters/day of clean, filtered water 🚰

🥦 Gut & Vaginal Microbiome Support

Probiotics

Reduce sugar & processed foods 🍩➡️🥬

Consider post-antibiotic recovery protocols with functional practitioners 🧪

Get your hormones tested

Consider comprehensive gut microbiome analysis (stool testing)

🧠 Address the Root Causes

Chronic infections are often a symptom of imbalance—gut, hormones, stress, detox pathways, and immune regulation should all be explored 📋

11/16/2025

🔥 BIG NEWS — We Just Leveled Up! 🔥

The Wellness Way Physical Therapy department just stocked up with brand-new custom gym equipment, and that means one thing…
We’re officially bringing 1-on-1 strength training, elite exercise programming, and precision rehab performance to a whole new level.

Whether you’re rebuilding after injury or pushing for your strongest self yet — we now have the tools to dial in every rep, every muscle, every phase of your comeback.

🏋️‍♂️ Stronger training.
⚡ Smarter programming.
💥 Sharper rehab.

Your next breakthrough starts now. Let’s get after it. 💪

Don’t wait until Jan. 1, you still 45 days to kick 2025 in the $ #&!

11/16/2025

11/12/2025

🌞 CORTISOL: Your Built-In Coffee ☕ + Calm Button 😌
Let’s talk about one of the most important hormones in your body: CORTISOL – your get-up-and-go hormone

🧠💪 Cortisol is made by your adrenal glands and plays a major role in:
✔️ Energy production
✔️ Metabolism & blood sugar balance
✔️ Immune system regulation
✔️ Inflammation control
✔️ Mood + mental clarity
✔️ Hormone balance (yes, it affects estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and testosterone too!)

⏰ Cortisol has a natural rhythm (or should!)
💥 It should be high in the morning to help you wake up, feel energized, and take on the day.
🌙 It should drop in the evening so your body can wind down and repair while you sleep.

But in today’s world of go-go-go 🏃‍♂️, screens 📱, and stress overload 😩, many of us are stuck in chronically high cortisol mode.

⚠️ What happens when cortisol stays high for too long?
You might experience:
😴 Fatigue or wired-but-tired feeling
🍩 Sugar cravings or weight gain (especially belly fat)
😤 Anxiety or irritability
🤒 Poor immune function (getting sick often)
💤 Insomnia or poor-quality sleep
💥 Hormonal imbalances (PMS, low libido, irregular cycles)
😵‍💫 Thyroid issues as well

Eventually… this constant demand on your adrenals can lead to what’s often called "adrenal fatigue" (more accurately: HPA-axis dysregulation) — where your body just can’t keep up with the stress signals anymore.

🧪 Want to test your cortisol rhythm? Here's how:
🔬 The best way is a 4-point saliva or dried urine test (like the DUTCH test) done throughout the day:
📍 Morning (30 min after waking)
📍 Midday
📍 Late afternoon
📍 Before bed
This gives you a full picture of your cortisol curve 🧩 – not just a snapshot!

💡 The goal isn't to "shut off" cortisol — it's to get it back into balance.
✅ Healthy stress management
✅ Quality sleep
✅ Blood sugar balance
✅ Gentle movement + rest
✅ Adaptogenic herbs (when appropriate)

📍 From Newark to Granville.... if you’re in Licking County, Ohio, and you’re feeling “off,” it might be time to explore your stress response deeper. ❤️‍🩹

You’re not lazy. You’re not crazy. You might just be running on empty.

✨ Take care of your adrenals and they’ll take care of you!

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11/11/2025

Happy Veteran’s Day to all that has served, we thank you for your service!🇺🇸

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