The Wellness Connection

The Wellness Connection Holistic health care center including: Chiropractic, regenerative medicine and functional medicine services in the western suburbs of St. Louis, MO đź“Ť

We offer chiropractic, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and spinal decompression. We also offer hormone testing, neurotransmitter testing and food allergy (sensitivity) testing.

01/14/2026

Do you hit a wall every afternoon and feel like you need a nap just to get through the day?

That mid-day crash usually isn’t about motivation or discipline. There’s real physiology behind it. A drop in cortisol paired with a spike in insulin can leave you feeling drained, foggy, and searching for a pillow instead of staying focused.

If this sounds familiar, it may be time to look deeper. Identifying what’s actually driving your energy dips is the first step toward fixing them.

Reach out to our office and book an energy scan so we can uncover the root cause behind your afternoon crashes.

GLP-3 support matters more than most people realize.If you’ve been struggling with weight gain, insulin resistance, infl...
01/14/2026

GLP-3 support matters more than most people realize.

If you’ve been struggling with weight gain, insulin resistance, inflammation, or feeling stuck despite “doing all the right things,” this may be the missing piece.

At The Wellness Connection, our GLP-3–focused approach is clinician-led and personalized, not one-size-fits-all.

âś” Weekly adjustments
âś” Body composition tracking
âś” Nutrition and habit guidance
âś” Medical oversight every step of the way

Led by Kristy Dehne, MSN, NP, AGACNP-BC, this program is designed to support your body, not fight it.

đź“ž Free consults available, but spots are limited.

👇 Comment "GLP-3" below and we’ll send you the details.

01/13/2026

Here’s what skipping breakfast can do to your hormones.

Intermittent fasting isn’t automatically a problem, but context matters. For women over 35, hormone efficiency and stability change, and skipping breakfast can sometimes push cortisol higher. When the body senses a lack of incoming fuel, it may release cortisol to break down muscle tissue to maintain blood sugar. Over time, that’s not ideal for metabolism or hormone balance.

Some people can tolerate skipping breakfast better than others, especially if fasting insulin levels are higher. But many women do better starting the day with adequate protein. Research consistently shows that getting around 30 grams of protein at breakfast can support blood sugar stability, hormone balance, and metabolic health.

It’s not about rigid rules. It’s about choosing what works best for your physiology.

01/13/2026

One teaspoon of sugar in your blood is enough to run your entire body.
Now think about how much sugar is in a soda or sweetened coffee…

🎙️ The new episode is live.

Listen now to learn how blood sugar really works—and why it matters for your energy, mood, and long-term health.

01/12/2026

One supplement people often misunderstand is magnesium.

Most people don’t take enough of it, even though it plays a role in hundreds of processes in the body. It supports stress response, blood sugar balance, nerve function, and muscle recovery. That’s why it’s often considered a foundational nutrient.

That said, supplements shouldn’t be taken blindly. What works for one person may not be what another person actually needs. The right approach starts with proper testing and a review of your blood work to identify real deficiencies.

Magnesium can be powerful, but personalization matters. Get clear on what your body needs before adding anything to your routine.

01/11/2026

Here’s how stress can show up on your face.

High stress drives cortisol higher, and elevated cortisol can lead to more fluid retention, bloating, and visible facial swelling. If you’re waking up with puffiness, stress is one possible factor, but it’s not the only one.

Facial swelling can also be linked to thyroid function or how well your body is detoxifying. Overnight, the liver is meant to clear toxins, especially between 1 and 3 a.m. If sleep is disrupted during that window, detox pathways may not work as efficiently, which can contribute to puffiness.

Mineral balance matters too. Magnesium, especially forms like magnesium glycinate, can support relaxation during sleep and help with fluid balance. Thyroid markers are another piece of the puzzle. When thyroid function is sluggish, swelling and bloating can become more noticeable.

If facial puffiness has become a pattern, it’s worth looking deeper instead of guessing. Understanding stress hormones, thyroid health, and detox function can make a real difference.

Ready for a reset? ✨Kick off the new year with our 21-Day Detox Challenge and give your body a fresh start. This simple,...
01/11/2026

Ready for a reset? ✨

Kick off the new year with our 21-Day Detox Challenge and give your body a fresh start. This simple, guided reset is designed to help you feel lighter, more energized, and more in tune with your body in just a few weeks.

âś” Support your metabolism
âś” Boost daily energy
âś” Help reduce bloat
âś” Feel better heading into the new year
âś” Get access to exclusive support and resources with purchase

🎉 January Special: 15% OFF

For a limited time only.

Your reset starts now. Let’s make this your healthiest January yet.

Comment the word "DETOX" and we'll send you the details!

01/10/2026

Stress will affect your digestion. It is not in your head.

Under stress, your body redirects blood away from the gut and toward survival systems. When that happens during meals, digestion slows. Motility decreases. Enzyme release drops. Nutrient absorption suffers. Over time, this leads to bloating, discomfort, irregularity, and ongoing gut symptoms.

If you are dealing with digestive challenges, you are not alone. Stress is one of the most overlooked contributors to gut dysfunction, and it must be addressed to create real change.

When we look at gut health, we look at the whole system, including how stress is impacting digestion. That is how lasting improvement happens.

If you are tired of being sick and want answers, a gut health scan can help identify what is driving your symptoms and what your body needs to heal and function better.

01/09/2026

Here’s a reason you might always be cold, and why it matters.

Feeling cold all the time is often a metabolic signal, not just a comfort issue. The first place to look is the thyroid, and not just TSH. You need to see how all thyroid hormones are functioning and whether they are converting properly. A sluggish thyroid slows your basal metabolic rate, which lowers body temperature.

One simple at-home check is tracking your waking body temperature. Keep a thermometer by your bed, take your armpit temperature immediately upon waking for three to five days, and look at the average. If it consistently runs below 97.6°F, that suggests your internal thermostat may be running slow.

Another common factor is iron. Low iron can reduce oxygen delivery and heat production, leaving you cold and fatigued. Proper testing matters, but body temperature trends can give early clues.

If you are cold, tired, and low energy, it is worth checking the system that sets your thermostat.

01/09/2026

Pain relief isn’t the same as healing.

Corticosteroid injections can quiet symptoms—but they often come with a long-term cost most people aren’t told about.

This conversation is from Episode 77 of The Wellness Connection Show. If you haven’t listened yet (or need a reminder), go back and check it out—it’s one worth hearing in full.

01/08/2026

Holiday stress does not just make you feel busy. It makes your body feel worse.

It is rarely just stress alone. During the holidays, sugar intake goes up, emotional stress increases cortisol, sleep quality drops, and recovery suffers. These factors stack on top of each other, creating inflammation that slowly wears the body down.

That inflammatory load affects everything. Energy drops. Movement feels heavier. Focus declines. Daily tasks require more effort than they should.

This is not weakness. It is physiology under stress.

If you feel weighed down going into the new year, it is worth addressing what is driving that load. Reducing stress, lowering inflammation, and restoring balance can help you move through life with more ease instead of resistance.

01/07/2026

Here’s how holiday alcohol can quietly disrupt your hormones.

Alcohol and hormones are both processed by the liver. When alcohol intake goes up, hormone metabolism slows down. That matters whether you are producing hormones naturally or using hormone replacement therapy.

One of the biggest shifts we see is toward estrogen dominance, in both men and women. Alcohol also affects blood sugar and sleep, which directly impacts cortisol. When cortisol and insulin start swinging, energy drops, cravings rise, and recovery suffers.

If you are going to indulge, support your body. Hydrate aggressively. Use electrolytes. Support liver detox pathways with nutrients like NAC, glutathione, or milk thistle. Be aware that alcohol depletes key nutrients, especially B12, which can contribute to fatigue and brain fog.

Enjoy the season, but understand the trade-offs. Clean up after the holidays, support detox, and get things back in balance.

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Decades of expertise in the Natural Health Care fields! This team of practitioners has helped people around the globe heal using a unique combination of healing arts such as Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Chiropractic, Rehab, Hormone Solutions, Food Allergies, Digestive & Genetic Testing, and more more. On a mission to help you, "Get Well & Stay Well."