01/10/2026
I walk through six very specific places the body shows functional imbalance, and none of them are random.
Thinning or disappearing outer eyebrows are one of the most classic low-thyroid signs. Thyroid hormone drives hair growth and circulation. When output drops, the brow is one of the first places that stops being supported.
Vertical ridges, peeling, or slow-growing nails are rarely a nail problem. They reflect weak protein and mineral absorption, most often driven by low stomach acid and sluggish digestion. You can eat all the right foods and still not absorb what you need if digestion is off.
Pale lips, pale gums, or washed-out inner eyelids point to low oxygen delivery in the blood. Iron and B12 build red blood cells. When they are low or poorly absorbed, tissues lose their colour.
Cystic acne on the chin and jaw reflects estrogen not clearing properly through the liver and gut, combined with excess androgens that make oil thicker and pores more inflamed.
Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes usually reflect a backed-up detox and lymph system. When the liver and lymph are overloaded, waste, hormones, and fluid pool under the eyes where the skin is thin.
Cold hands and feet are a low metabolic output signal. Thyroid, iron, and adrenal signaling control how much heat your cells produce and how well blood circulates to your extremities.
This is what functional nutrition looks at.
It focuses on how digestion, nutrient absorption, hormone clearance, nervous system load, and cellular energy are operating together inside the body.
If you want help connecting your own symptoms and figuring out what your body needs next, fill out my health intake and work with me to map this out together.💕
