Why the Blood Type Diet Falls Short and What Personalized Nutrition Should Really Look Like You have probably heard of the blood type diet. Maybe you have even tried it. The idea sounds personal at first. If your blood type is O, A, B, or AB, then there must be a specific way you should eat. For people who [...]
Who Bounces Back… and Who Is Headed for a Crash. And the pattern underneath the fatigue. Many people are tired right now. That alone doesn't tell me much. What does tell me a lot is the pattern underneath the fatigue. Some clients show bloodwork patterns that say, "your body is strained, but still resilient." Others show a very different [...]
If you’re getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep but still waking up tired, something is off. And no, it’s not just because you need more sleep. This is actually one of the most common complaints we hear from patients. They’re doing what they’re supposed to do. Going to bed earlier. Trying to rest more. But the energy just [...]
If your metabolism feels slow, most people will tell you to eat less or exercise more. But honestly, that’s not always the problem. A lot of people we see are already trying. They’re eating better. They’re moving more. But their body still feels stuck. Weight doesn’t move. Energy stays low. Progress feels slow. So what’s actually going on? Most [...]
Before we get into this, I have a favor to ask. I've recently created a free 5-minute metabolic screening quiz at DYD QUIZ. It classifies you into one of seven metabolic archetypes based on your symptoms and health patterns. I'm in the process of comparing the quiz results to lab work and the full in-depth symptom survey I use [...]
If you’ve ever wondered why detox makes you feel worse instead of better, you’re not alone. Every spring, the same pattern shows up. Juice cleanses start trending again. Detox teas flood social media. “Reset your body in 7 days” becomes the promise everywhere you look. And after a long season of stress, especially something like tax season, the idea [...]
If you’ve been dealing with bloating, acid reflux, or stomach discomfort more often than usual, you’re not alone. Across the United States, digestive issues are becoming one of the most common complaints people experience daily. Many people assume it’s just something they ate, stress, or a temporary issue. But when symptoms keep coming back, it may be a sign [...]
If you’ve been feeling tired for no clear reason, struggling to focus, or waking up already exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, you’re not alone. Across the United States right now, more and more people are describing the same experience: “I’m not exactly sick but I don’t feel like myself anymore.” This growing pattern is often described as [...]
When was the last time you looked at your lab results and felt… confused? Maybe your doctor told you everything was “normal,” but you still feel exhausted.Or maybe a few numbers were flagged, but no one explained how they connect to the bloating, brain fog, or joint pain you deal with every day. If you’re in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, [...]
I hardly ever get headaches, it’s just not my thing. So when I do, especially when it’s so bad I can barely see, I pay attention. This story starts at home: Sometimes when my husband is away for the night, I have trouble sleeping. I have an “in a pinch” supplement I lean into when that happens. I was having a [...]