Occidental Nutrition

04/11/2026

The hormone your bones miss most

By Mary Sheila Gonnella NC, BCHN As many of us move through midlife, perimenopause, and menopause, while there’s several hormones that affect our bones, there’s one hormone that plays a major role in bone health: Estrogen. As estrogen begins to decline, the body shifts. Bone breakdown can outpace bone rebuilding. This isn’t meant to alarm you, but to empower you....

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04/04/2026

Bone health is more than calcium

By Mary Sheila Gonnella NC, BCHN As some of you may know, bone health has been a passion of mine over the years … maybe that’s why you’re here reading this now. I’m not exactly sure what first captured my attention, but I do remember a few key moments. Early on in my practice, clients would come in with a shopping bag full of supplements....

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03/28/2026

Longer days, later dinners … here’s a solution

By Mary Sheila Gonnella NC, BCHN I just wrapped up my Blood Sugar Reset Bootcamp, and I’m feeling so grateful. There’s something really special about watching people create community around their health, connect the dots in their body, understanding how what they eat, when they eat, and how they live all come together. And so rewarding to have people come back to join Blood Sugar Reset year after year!...

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03/28/2026

Supporting our circadian rhythm is essential for maintaining bone strength as we age, especially when it comes to cortisol. Comment BONES for my free bone health handout that guides you through the 5 hormones that impact our bones and how we can support them.

03/21/2026

Yes, bones require minerals like calcium that we can get from superfood’s like nettles, but they also require us to support our hormonal system, Comment “BONES” and I’ll send you my new free e-book on the five hormones that influence bone strength after 40 … and what you can do to support them.

03/21/2026

A full circle moment – March 21 holds a story I’ve never forgotten

By Mary Sheila Gonnella NC, BCHN Do you remember March 2020? The moment the world seemed to pause … right around this exact time, March 21st. That date is etched in my memory, because it was supposed to be the beginning of my very first international retreat. ​ March 21–28. Bags packed, plans made … and then everything changed. It was a moment filled with uncertainty, hard decisions, and a level of stress I don’t think any of us will forget....

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03/01/2026

An inspiring story about how mindset can guide your life and health when you get a diagnosis

03/01/2026

Perfectly Prepped Salad Bar in Your Fridge Virtual Cooking Class, is in the books! We all set ourselves up for success and my fridge is filled with deliciousness!

02/21/2026

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02/15/2026

Mary Sheila’s Tip for Blood Sugar Balance + our upcoming bootcamp!

If your energy dips after meals, cravings sneak in, or you feel stuck in the sugar + slump cycle, this is for YOU. 🍋
Balanced blood sugar = better energy, mood, sleep, and long-term wellness.
That’s why we created something practical, gentle, and guided

🍭Blood Sugar Reset Bootcamp 🍬
Transformational training designed to help you:
✔️ understand why blood sugar matters
✔️ break free from cravings
✔️ stabilize energy all day long

👉 Learn more + join at: https://occidentalnutrition.lpages.co/bsr-bootcamp/
Whether you’re just curious or ready to reset, this Bootcamp meets you where you are.
Let’s transform your days — one balanced meal at a time.
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