Extraordinary Wellness

02/22/2026

Ferritin can reflect iron stores or it can reflect inflammation, and if the body has inflammation, you really can’t tell what the iron stores are anymore with a ferritin level because it “ covers it up”

In this case, I’ll check a transferrin saturation to verify suspected low iron.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

It’s mid-February.
The holidays are long over.
Summer weather is still far away.
And your energy? Not quite where you want it.

If you’re feeling:

• More tired than usual
• Restless at night
• Moody or flat
• Craving sugar
• Struggling with motivation

It may not be “just winter.”

This time of year, we often see:

✨ Low vitamin D
✨ Elevated cortisol from chronic stress
✨ Blood sugar swings
✨ Hormone shifts
✨ Inflammation creeping up

Your body isn’t failing you, it may just need support.

At Extraordinary Wellness, we look at the root causes behind fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption, and weight resistance so you can feel steady and strong year-round.

If February has you feeling off, let’s recalibrate. 🤍

Because you deserve to feel vibrant, even in the middle of winter.

02/19/2026

We’re going to improve all these labs in less than three months!

02/19/2026

ApoB is a marker of the “bad” cholesterol particles that can build up in your arteries. If it’s elevated, your body may be producing too many of these particles, often because of blood sugar issues, inflammation, stress, or thyroid imbalance.

At Extraordinary Wellness, we don’t just chase the number. We ask why it’s high.

Here’s how we naturally help lower ApoB:

🥗 Eat more real food
Think Mediterranean-style: vegetables, healthy fats (olive oil), nuts, seeds, and fish. Less sugar and processed carbs.

🏃 Move your body
Strength training + walking or cardio helps your body clear out harmful cholesterol particles.

⚖️ Reduce visceral belly fat
Even 5–10% weight loss can significantly improve ApoB.

😴 Prioritize sleep + stress
High cortisol (your stress hormone) can drive cholesterol production.

🌿 Targeted support when needed
Omega-3s, soluble fiber, plant sterols, or berberine may help — based on your labs.

And yes! These approaches can work alongside statins if you’re on them.

ApoB isn’t just about cholesterol. It’s about metabolism, hormones, inflammation, and lifestyle.

If your labs show elevated ApoB, let’s look deeper and create a personalized plan because heart health is more than a prescription. It’s a whole-body conversation. 🤍

02/18/2026

Nighttime restlessness is rarely just about “bad sleep habits.” More often, it reflects deeper imbalances in stress hormones, blood sugar regulation, progesterone or testosterone levels, or a nervous system that hasn’t fully shifted out of fight-or-flight.

At Extraordinary Wellness, we focus on supporting the root, not just sedating the symptom with sleep syrup.

Here are supportive options we often consider (based on individual needs):

✨ Magnesium glycinate or threonate
Supports muscle relaxation and nervous system calm.
✨ L-theanine
Encourages relaxation without making you feel groggy.
✨ Glycine (around 3g before bed)
May improve sleep onset and overall sleep quality.
✨ Progesterone support (when appropriate)
Especially helpful in perimenopause and menopause when nighttime anxiety or 3 AM wakeups are common.
✨ Ashwagandha
Supports healthy cortisol rhythms and stress response.
✨ Low-dose melatonin (0.5–1mg)
Best used for circadian rhythm support — not as a long-term crutch.

Lifestyle still matters, in powerful ways too:

• Limit alcohol (it fragments deep sleep cycles)
• Eat balanced protein and healthy fats at dinner to prevent blood sugar dips
• Keep lights low 1–2 hours before bed
• Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
• Get morning sunlight to anchor your rhythm

If your mind races at night, your body may still be in survival mode. The goal isn’t to “knock you out.” It’s to regulate your system so sleep feels natural and restorative again.

If sleep has been a struggle, we can help uncover why. With personalized testing and a functional medicine approach, we create care plans tailored to your hormones, metabolism, and nervous system because your health is as unique as you are.

You deserve deep rest. And we’re here to help you find it. 💤

02/18/2026

Before I became an expert in brain tumors and hematology, and before I became an expert in Neurosurgery, I understood what I didn’t know which is probably the most beneficial to the patient. The same with Hormones and nutrients.

02/14/2026

A statin company is going to train me on all the benefits of a statin and why you should use it, downplaying all the negative effects. No thank you!

Hormone pellet companies do the same, encouraging super physiological doses of our natural hormones. No thank you again!
If you have a pellet and you’re staying close to an acceptable range, this is a great option with pros related to convenience.

Did you know that too much testosterone in the body now converts into estrogen which, if you already have heavy bleeding, will increase your bleeding and build the lining of the uterus and is not good. This worsens anemia, low iron, and low ferritin, which then worsens, cognitive function, fatigue, irritability, immunity anxiety, and much more.

02/13/2026

This affects physical health as well.

We address whole body health: nutrients, neurotransmitters, stress, cortisol, & hormones. When you pull the systems into balance, the other systems correct themselves.

Several other professions deal with the same cycle of surges
OR personnel
Dialysis personnel
ER personnel
ICU personnel

Any others you can think of?

02/12/2026

💫 This is an example of when the body may need a different route of absorbing vital nutrients

🪴 What I received
IV hydration
IM minerals, vitamins, and amino acids

My body now had what it needed to rest. This is exactly why I was able to sleep after days of not being able to get rest. I replaced the vital things that my body needed to function.

02/12/2026

At Extraordinary Wellness, we believe feeling your best starts by listening to your body and supporting it at the root. Whether you’re working on hormone balance, energy, weight, recovery, or overall wellness, our approach is always personalized, thoughtful, and centered around you.

This is your reminder that small, intentional steps toward your health truly add up. You don’t have to do everything — just start somewhere.

If you’ve been curious about our services or wondering what next steps could look like for you, we’re always happy to talk. 🌿

Send us a message or stop by and say hello.

Here’s to feeling well, today and beyond.

02/11/2026

Now Offering Suturing Training in Goldsboro ✨

Confidence in wound closure is a skill every medical provider deserves to have.

We’re excited to offer hands-on suturing training in Goldsboro, led by Michelle Taylor, MSN, AGNP-C, RNFA, CNOR, with over 20 years of surgical experience. This in-person course is designed for licensed medical professionals who want practical, real-world skills they can use immediately.

✔️ Wound assessment & decision-making
✔️ Suture types & techniques
✔️ Hands-on practice with guided instruction
✔️ Patient education, aftercare, and follow-up

Perfect for NPs, RNs, PAs, and aesthetic providers in medspas, wellness clinics, and primary care settings.

📍 Goldsboro | In-person training
📩 For inquiries or to schedule: send us an email or DM us!