5 Key Nutrients That Support Your Mood Naturally

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Important mood nutrients. Many of these nutrients act as raw materials for your brain’s chemistry:   Vitamin D Vitamin D is actually a hormone that plays a part in regulating serotonin. Sources: sunlight exposure, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), mushrooms   Protein Protein provides amino acids like tyrosine (for dopamine) and tryptophan (for serotonin). Sources: Meats, […]

Why Your Doctor Says You’re ‘Fine’—But You Don’t Feel Fine

health

Have you ever walked out of your doctor’s office feeling more confused about your health than when you walked in? You’re exhausted. Bloated. Moody. Your cycle is a mess. But after a few blood tests and a quick exam, you hear something like: “Everything looks normal.”“That’s just part of getting older.”“Painful periods are totally common.” […]

Why I Created The Hormone Collective—And Why Now Is the Time to Join

The Hormone Collective

As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve had countless conversations with women who feel frustrated, unheard, and just plain exhausted—physically, emotionally, and mentally. If you’ve ever felt like your body is “off” but no one seems to have real answers… you’re not alone. And that’s exactly why I created The Hormone Collective. Today, I want to take […]

Chemical Messengers: 5 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Mood

Brain chemicals

Tiny chemical messengers in your body and brain are working 24/7 to shape how you feel. Here are 5 feel-good brain chemicals and natural ways to support them: 1️⃣ Serotonin Serotonin helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion. Support it naturally with: Morning sunlight Tryptophan-rich foods like eggs, seeds, and turkey Gut health (about 90% […]

The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Your Menstrual Cycle

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Have you ever noticed that when your digestion is off, your period symptoms seem worse too? That connection isn’t a coincidence. Your gut and your hormones are in constant communication, and when one is out of balance, the other often follows. Your Gut: The Unsung Hormonal Hero Your gut does more than digest food. It […]

Progesterone and Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Progesterone

Could progesterone be a key player in your postpartum mood? In functional medicine, we know there is rarely 1 THING causing your symptoms- it’s important to look at the bigger picture. And, there needs to be much more research that looks at the relationship between low progesterone and postnatal mood disorders. However, in my functional […]