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Shear Wellness offers personalized 1:1 nutrition support for women, focusing on hormone and gut health.

Using a root-cause approach, we help you restore hormonal balance and heal your gut naturally through sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes.

02/17/2026

Microgreens 🤝 salmon = the perfect hormone-balancing duo

If you want a simple and delicious way to get in quality protein, healthy fats, and greens, this is it.

Microgreen Salad:

• 1 package organic microgreens (I use )
• 1 slice red onion, diced
• 1/4 avocado, mashed (optional)

Dressing:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Juice of half a large lemon
• 1-2 tsp maple syrup
• Salt/pepper

Salmon:

• Squeeze fresh lemon over the fish
• Add salt + pepper
• Top with lemon slices
• Bake at 450°F for ~25 min

Balanced blood sugar. Happy hormones. Minimal effort. 👌

01/27/2026

Blood, saliva, or urine — which hormone testing method is right for you?

➡️ Swipe through for a breakdown of the 3 main testing types and what they can reveal about your hormone health.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? DM me “TEST” to learn more about which one is right for you!

01/15/2026

Your hormone and gut health start with what’s on your plate 🥗

Swipe for some of the top foods to eat for balanced hormones, better digestion, and detox support.

01/08/2026

Your hormones feel off… now what?

Here’s a breakdown of what to eat and where to focus for different hormone patterns — like low estrogen, high androgens, low progesterone, and high cortisol — so you can take action and start feeling more like yourself.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Pick one small change this week, start there, and save this post for reference.

Need 1:1 guidance? Just reach out 🤍

12/18/2025

Hormone imbalances don’t happen randomly.

If your hormones feel “off,” your body is usually responding to something. ⤵️

Stress, blood sugar swings, nutrient gaps, sleep disruption, inflammation, gut dysfunction, or environmental exposures can all play a role.

Hormone balance isn’t about doing more or being stricter. It’s about supporting the foundations your body needs to produce, regulate, and use hormones properly. 🫶🏼

🔎 Swipe through to learn some of the most common and often overlooked drivers of hormone imbalance, and why addressing the root cause matters more than chasing symptoms.

Save this for later and share with someone who’s been told their labs are “normal” but still doesn’t feel like themselves. 💗

10/09/2025

Inflammation and hormone imbalances can have many different root causes, and sometimes the standard labs your doctor orders don’t tell the full story.

If your results come back “normal” but you’re still dealing with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, or irregular/painful periods, it may be worth asking for additional testing.

And remember: labs are only one piece of the puzzle. You’re so much more than a set of numbers on a page.

If something feels off, it isn’t “just in your head.” Trust your gut, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.

You know your body better than anyone else 💛

10/07/2025

Ok, I know I’ve said it before, but I’m gonna say it again…

Stress has a VERY real physical impact on our health and hormones!

You can be doing all the right things…

Eating “clean”, walking 10k steps daily, strength training 2x a week, getting 25-30g of protein at every meal, hitting the sauna…

And still feel off if your stress response is in overdrive.

Here are just a few of the ways chronic stress can sabotage all your efforts:

1️⃣ lowers melatonin (say goodbye to quality sleep)
2️⃣ increases inflammation
3️⃣ blocks ovulation and disrupts menstrual cycle
4️⃣ slows thyroid function
5️⃣ disrupts microbiome (can lead to dysbiosis and leaky gut)
6️⃣ raises DHEA and DHEAS levels (which contribute to PCOS and its symptoms)
7️⃣ increases ghrelin (which makes you hungrier)

What can you do about it?

🧘🏻‍♀️practice deep breathing or mediation daily
🏃🏻‍♀️move your body in a way that feels good
💤get 7-9 hours or sleep each night
⏳take short breaks during the day to reset
🌿get outside
📵take a break from checking emails or scrolling before bed
💛spend time with supportive people (or pets 🐶)

09/30/2025

Glow from the inside out with this simple, refreshing salad ✨

Why it’s a fave:

🥕 Carrots = beta-carotene → Vitamin A → supports gut lining + protects and hydrates skin

🌱 Fennel = prebiotic fiber → fuels good gut bacteria, reduces bloating, keeps digestion smooth

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Shaved Carrot and Fennel Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch rainbow carrots, shaved
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

Dressing: whisk together
 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp maple syrup ~2 tbsp Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of sea salt

Enjoy!

08/18/2025

Feeling like your hormones might be off but not quite sure? ⤵️

It can be tricky to recognize hormone imbalances if you’re not sure what to even look for.

Swipe to see a breakdown of common hormone imbalances, their symptoms, and root causes.

Ready to feel like yourself again? DM me to learn more about how I can help. 💛

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Westport, CT
06880

Telephone

+16463153593

Website

https://shearwellness.com/

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