Rise Health and Wellness

12/20/2025

I can't wait to meet Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH in March at the BHRT Training Academy cruise! The speaker line-up is phenomenal!

There’s a very specific moment in perimenopause where your brain stops quietly absorbing things that feel overwhelming, irritating, or unfair. And instead of smiling through it, your nervous system sends an alert that says, “No. F*ck this.”

It can feel like a sudden mood swing, but there is actual physiology behind it. GABA is your calming inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain. It naturally declines with age. Part of progesterone can also stimulate GABA. Unfortunately, progesterone becomes inconsistent during perimenopause. Without that steady calming support in the brain, your threshold for overload gets lower. The reaction isn’t irrational. It’s accurate. Your system is responding to the real amount of input you’re carrying, which I would bet is a lot.

What looks like “snapping” is often your body asking for clearer boundaries, slower pacing, or more support. When you treat it like a character flaw, you miss the message. When you understand the biology, you can respond without shame, guilt, or self-critique. And most importantly, you can reduce the overload so you don’t hit that breaking point as often.

If you’ve been experiencing the “four-second shift” and want to understand why your nervous system feels different right now, comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my guide to what’s actually happening and what helps.

12/20/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄

The Rise Health & Wellness team will be closed December 24–26 to allow our staff time to be with their families. We will resume normal post-Christmas business hours on Monday, December 29th.

Please keep an eye out for an upcoming post with our New Year’s hours.

We know there are a lot of tough viruses circulating right now. As a reminder, our clinic is not set up for emergencies. If you are experiencing acute or worsening symptoms, please proceed to your nearest urgent care or emergency room.

If you need extra immune support, you may log into Fullscript to order supplements. Some commonly used short-term options include:

Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Zinc
NAC
Glutathione

These are generally considered safe for short-term use unless contraindicated, but do not start any supplement if you are unfamiliar with it or have medical conditions or medications that may interact. When in doubt, wait and discuss with us. This is in no way to be considered medical advice.

If you are in need of prescription refills, please remember that we require 72 business hours to process requests. There are no emergency refills, so plan accordingly before the holiday closure.

If you need to cancel or change an appointment, feel free to call and leave a voicemail or email us, and we will respond as promptly as possible when we return.

Lastly and most important, we are so grateful for each of you and the trust you place in our team.

Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a season filled with peace and health.

With gratitude,
Rise Health & Wellness Team
Jessica, Ksena, and Kirsten

(912)556-2229
info@risehealthandwell.com
www.risehealthandwell.com

12/17/2025

🌿 Small Food Swaps = Big Hormone Wins

Balancing your blood sugar doesn’t mean dieting or giving up the foods you love. Simple, doable swaps can create steadier energy, fewer cravings, better focus, and easier weight management — all without feeling restricted.

And here’s the exciting part…
Insulin balance is one of the most powerful (and underrated) ways to improve hormone health.

👉 This Friday, I’m posting a video breaking down how steady insulin can:

• Support smoother hormones in perimenopause + menopause
• Reduce hot flashes and mood swings
• Improve metabolism
• And even help men optimize testosterone and overall hormone balance

Small changes. Big impact. Your hormones will thank you. 💛

12/15/2025

🌿 Let’s Talk About Blood Sugar Balance — It Affects So Much More Than You Think
Most people think blood sugar only matters for diabetes…but stable insulin is one of the biggest drivers of hormone balance, mood, cravings, sleep, and metabolism.

Here’s why:
🔄 Insulin & Hormones: The Hidden Connection
Your blood sugar doesn’t just fuel your body — it signals your hormones.

When insulin is out of balance, everything else follows.

✨ Example (SO many women relate to this):
When insulin runs high (often from stress, irregular meals, or carb-heavy snacks), the ovaries get overstimulated. This can trigger excess testosterone, irregular cycles, acne, hair growth, and eventually: PCOS.

On the flip side…When insulin dips too low — often from low afternoon cortisol — you get the classic:
“Hangry”
Irritable
Shaky
Waking up at 2–3 am wide awake

This isn't “just stress.” It’s your blood sugar and cortisol talking to each other.

When we balance insulin, everything else begins to stabilize - especially reproductive hormones.

🌈 Hormone health doesn’t start with hormones…
It starts with metabolic stability, consistent meals, protein-forward nutrition, and supporting your adrenal rhythm.

Your hormones are listening to your blood sugar all day long. 💛

12/07/2025

🌿 A Personal Reflection This Holiday Season
I’ve been reading a book on trauma lately, and it’s been hitting me in a way I didn’t expect. The more I learn, the more I realize how deeply trauma weaves itself into our bodies, our health, and even the way we show up during something as simple - and as complicated - as holiday gatherings.

This time of year is supposed to feel warm and joyful… but for many, it quietly stirs up memories, fears, and old wounds. I see it every day in practice. Over the past few years, I’ve become deeply interested in the connection between trauma and chronic disease, and it has completely transformed how I sit with patients.

I now approach each interaction with trauma awareness - slowing down, listening differently, watching for the unspoken things. Some patients are ready for these conversations. Others aren’t. And that’s okay. Healing never follows a straight line.
In Chapter 1 of the book, Dr. Apigian shares the story of a woman who was in a car accident. The accident itself wasn’t catastrophic, but something shifted inside her. In the months that followed, she developed irritability, anxiety, unusual swelling, and a level of fatigue she had never known before. After a year of searching for answers, she was diagnosed with lupus - an autoimmune disease that touches nearly every system in the body.

Still, she felt there was more to her story than a label. She wanted understanding, not just a diagnosis. She eventually heard Dr. Apigian discussing the trauma–autoimmunity connection on a podcast, and something inside her clicked. For the first time, her experience made sense.

That moment - when a person finally feels seen - is something I witness often, and it’s sacred.

It reminded me of something I tell my patients often: your body remembers everything, even the things your mind tries to forget. If you feel more tired, more anxious, or more “on edge” during the holidays, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your nervous system is speaking.

If this season feels heavy or complicated, you’re not alone.

You’re not broken.
There is nothing wrong with you.
You’re human - beautifully, complicatedly human.
I hope you give yourself compassion in the moments that feel hard.

And if you’re on a healing journey, I’m proud of you… even if it doesn’t always feel like progress.
✨ Be gentle with yourself this season. Your body - and your story - deserve it.

12/01/2025

Stretching is one of the simplest but most powerful tools for supporting your body. Just a few minutes a day can improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support better posture. It also calms your nervous system, helping lower stress and ease that “tight” feeling we all carry. Consistency matters more than intensity - gentle daily stretching can change how you feel in a big way. Your body is meant to move… give it the care it deserves! 💪✨🧘‍♀️

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Rise Health & Wellness 🧡

As we gather around our tables today, we’re filled with gratitude for each of you — our patients, our community, and every person who has trusted us with their wellness journey this year. 🙏

This year has been one of growth, faith, and lessons in patience and purpose. We’re grateful for:
✨ The opportunity to serve and walk beside you in healing.
✨ The moments of breakthrough after seasons of struggle.
✨ The faith that carried us through change and uncertainty.
✨ The new beginnings that remind us God’s timing is always perfect.

May your day be filled with peace, laughter, and thankfulness for all that is and all that’s yet to come.
From our Rise Health & Wellness family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃💛

11/22/2025

🍁 Thanksgiving Closure Announcement 🍁
As we enter this season of reflection, we first want to express our immense gratitude for the love, trust, and support you have shown us this year. We pray that your home is filled with peace, joy, and a slowed-down rhythm of thankfulness—surrounded by family, friends, and the people who mean the most.
In that same spirit, our team will be stepping away from our phones and computers to rest, recharge, and enjoy this time with our loved ones.
We will resume normal hours on December 1.
Thank you for being part of the Rise Health family.
With much love and gratitude,
Jessica, Ksena, and Kirsten 🤍

11/21/2025

🎥 Perimenopause symptoms can sneak up on you!

Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, and changes in your period are all signs your hormones are shifting.

You’re not “just stressed” — it could be perimenopause. 💫

11/20/2025

Perimenopause is a season of change— but with the right support, it doesn’t have to feel chaotic. 🌿

Balancing blood sugar, prioritizing anti-inflammatory foods, managing stress, and staying hydrated are simple but powerful ways to support your body through this transition.

These steps align with the three pillars I stand on in practice:
✨ Detox
✨ Hormone Balance
✨ Lifestyle

When we support the body in these foundational areas, perimenopause becomes a time to rebuild and thrive—not just survive.

Your wellness is worth investing in. 💪💗

11/19/2025

Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, or mood swings? 😩 These are just a few signs your hormones might be out of balance.

✨ Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help restore balance, relieve these symptoms, and support a longer, more vibrant life.

Take a peek at this infographic to see the list of jsut some of symptoms BHRT can alleviate. ➡️

Ready to feel like you again? 💛

11/18/2025

Hormone imbalances can show up in both subtle and serious ways—daily mood swings, mental health struggles, and energy crashes are just the beginning.

⚖️ Over time, low hormone levels can increase your risk of dementia, bone loss, heart disease, and more.

Your hormones matter—don’t ignore the signs. 💛