Author: Amanda

Why Food Sensitivities Are A Symptom Not The Root Problem

Today, we’re focusing on food sensitivities. We’ve all heard of food sensitivity testing and likely seen an ad or two telling us how uncovering your food sensitivities will solve your gut/health issues. The main problem with food sensitivity testing is that it looks at IgG antibodies that are a normal part of our immune system […]
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Period Pain Toolkit

Just because something is common doesn’t mean that it’s normal. Take period pain, for example. Each month, many women suffer through what they think is a normal part of their period, the excruciating pain that comes with their cycle. Other women experience it as well, so they never question whether or not the days or […]
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Common attributes of fast metabolic types

80% of people that complete a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) are slow metabolic types, yet I see just as many fast metabolic type tests for Master Your Minerals course students as slow. Common attributes of fast metabolic types:-addicted to stress-type A-seeking control of their health-going from protocol to protocol-very data-driven Why do I see […]
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All About Hair Mineral Analysis Testing

One of my favorite tests to do with clients is hair mineral analysis. Not only can it be done in the comfort of your own home (or you can ask your hair dresser to cut it), but it’s also very affordable making it more accessible than most functional lab tests. Let’s dig into what exactly […]
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Is Your Hormone/Skin/Digestion Issue A Thyroid Issue?

There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t get a direct message or email asking me how to naturally increase or decrease a hormone/fix digestive issue/acne/etc. Honestly, I don’t even get irritated. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to be desperate and to feel like no one is giving you any […]
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Understanding Estrogen & Progesterone

Before we dive into the differences in estrogen and progesterone, let’s first talk about when they appear during your cycle. We have 4 main hormonal shifts during our cycle: These can seem like a lot to keep track of. To simplify hormonal shifts during the cycle, first half of the cycle is primarily estrogen, second […]
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How To Know If You’re Eating Enough

One of the most foundational ways to support your hormones is to eat enough food. I often get asked how someone can know if they are eating enough. There are a number of signs our bodies give us when we aren’t eating enough:-Low/inconsistent energy-Poor appetite/hunger/cravings-Anxiety-Constipation-Feeling cold frequently-Difficulty falling and staying asleep-Hair loss-Irregular cycles/missing period-Irritability/mood changes-Unable […]
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Understanding the Importance of Macros Without Obsession

I think we all know someone that has tracked their macros or maybe you’ve even done it yourself (I definitely have), but that’s not what I’m talking about in this newsletter. I want to breakdown the science behind macros and share the importance of balancing them for healthy hormones. To be clear, I don’t think […]
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Have you done a lot of lab testing but still don’t feel better?

Raise your hand if you’ve done dozens of lab tests but still haven’t figured out why you don’t feel your best! Don’t get me wrong, I love lab testing. The lab testing isn’t the problem. It’s typically that each lab is coming from a different company/practitioner and is looking at each system of the body […]
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