Fortify Health Insights
Written by: Meredith Paci | Functional Health Coach
If you have been following us for any length of time, none of this will shock you. But it should sharpen how you think about it.
On May 12th, 2026, PCOS was formally renamed to PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. Published in The Lanc...
Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach
Although creatine is one of the most widely researched sports supplements out there, there is still a lot of confusion and myths around its use.
Ironically, despite the overwhelming evidence supporting its benefits, women especi...
Written by: Meredith Paci | Functional Health CoachÂ
If you've been following along, you probably already know where my head has been.
When I flew to be with my father earlier this year, after the traffic light, after the diagnosis, after all of it, one of the many things that hit me hard was not ...
Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach
H. pylori is a common yet potentially troublesome and harmful bacteria. Testing for H. pylori involves several methods, each with its own advantages and limitations. Today, we will review several common testing methods, limitations to each, who ord...
Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach
There is a phrase I have heard for years. From families, from friends, from well-meaning professionals who should know better.
"Well, he hasn't wandered off yet."
As if that is the line. As if a grown man (or woman) standing confused on the shoul...
Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach
Struggling to reduce your caffeine? Maybe itâs not a discipline thing
Fatigue can stem from digestive dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, cortisol dysregulation , hormone imbalances âŚ.Just to name a few things.
It can also be t...
Written by: Meredith Paci
My father was diagnosed with vascular dementia February 14th 2026. I watched risk factors go unaddressed for years and it changed how I think about everything I do in this practice, how I educate, how I show up for every person I support, and why the work we do at Fortify ...
Written by: Meredith Paci and Sarah Bishop
The holidays are back, and yes, we are absolutely inviting you to have fun with this. Think less perfection, more âthis is our kitchen and weâre rolling with it.â Some traditions stay, some get remixed, and some become their own thing entirely. That mix is...
Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach
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The holiday season is a paradox. Itâs supposed to be joyful, but for many, itâs anything but. The calendar fills up with social events, gift exchanges, and family obligations, leaving many feeling like there is no time to settle in and be in the...
Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach
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When you think thyroid, what is the first thing you think about?
For many, itâs metabolism. One of the thyroid gland's main jobs is controlling metabolic rate. However, keep in mind - metabolism is the sum of all reactions in...
Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach
Youâve probably seen headlines warning that protein powders contain dangerous levels of lead. Sounds scary, right? What most people donât realize is that the same kind of testing has also flagged chocolate for similar concerns and you donât see any...
Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach
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The goal here is to use food strategically as âmedicine.â It brings a whole new meaning to that statement âfuel for the soulâ. Supplements are limited during breastfeeding, so we lean on rotation and diversity to get therapeutic benefit. That sa...
