Author: Amanda

Rebalancing Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism Case Study

Tina joined the Master Your Minerals course and did 1:1 work with me when she could not find answers to her thyroid and hormone concerns. She had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s a few years earlier and had steadily rising antibodies, continued to increase the dose of her thyroid medication, and had a short cycle, no […]
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Balancing iron and copper in endometriosis

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and can have detrimental effects on the women’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Endometriosis was originally believed to be a hormonal condition. With more recent research, we have realized how much the immune system plays a role. Another area that hasn’t been explored as […]
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Building Resilience In Motherhood

When I had my my good friend and colleague, Amy Slater on the Are You menstrual? podcast our main focus was encouraging moms to support and nourish their health and bodies, which isn’t always easy when you’re a mom. There is often a lot on your plate when you’re a mom, which is why I […]
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Thyroid and your hormones

Are you dealing with irregular cycles, amenorrhea, a consistently short luteal phase, or periods that are too heavy/light? 🩸 If you answered yes, it might be worth looking into your thyroid health. Low thyroid function is what I deal with most commonly in the clients I work with, but both hypo- and hyperthyroidism can impact […]
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How To Assess Stress On An HTMA

I think this is one of the most helpful and important aspects of using hair mineral testing and something we can all benefit from. I break down some major areas below and cover more important ratios in this podcast episode! Quick Look At HTMA & Stress Before we dive right into identifying stress on an […]
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Why Magnesium Is Crucial For Menopause

Magnesium is an important mineral for all women, but low levels of magnesium is a common imbalance I see in midlife women. This typically goes hand in hand with high calcium since a magnesium deficiency can lead to more calcium loss. Calcium loss leads to bone health issues but can also slow down your metabolism […]
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Macros and your thyroid

Like all other hormone issues, there’s quite a bit of confusion when it comes to thyroid health and nutrition. Some people say that a low-carb diet is good for those with hypothyroid, while others say it’s going to exacerbate your symptoms. We’re in the latter camp: Protein, fat, and carbs are ALL important for thyroid […]
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Thyroid Health & Thriving In Menopause

Once most women reach midlife, if not MUCH sooner, they are likely experiencing suboptimal thyroid function. This is often related to years of chronic stress and nutrient deficiencies. Let’s dig into how suboptimal thyroid function leads to many symptoms women experience during menopause. When we are in peri-menopause and then officially enter menopause, sex hormones […]
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Why WHEN you eat affects your thyroid

Did you know that it’s not just what you are eating but when you are eating that impacts thyroid health? This is in large part due to the connection between thyroid health and blood sugar balance. Keeping blood sugar levels balanced is critical for thyroid health, and the opposite is also true: Thyroid health is […]
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Minerals & The Nervous System

One of the first things I think of when I think of evaluating our nervous system is of course, hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA). On an HTMA, there is a significant ratio called the nervous system ratio, which consists of calcium and phosphorus. Calcium is controlled by the parasympathetic branch of our autonomic nervous system. […]
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