Fortify Health Insights

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

The holiday season is a paradox. It’s supposed to be joyful, but for many, it’s 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

When you think thyroid, what is the first thing you think about?

For many, it’s 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

You’ve probably seen headlines warning that protein powders contain dangerous levels of lead. Sounds scary, right? What most people don’t realize is that the same kind of testing has also flagged chocolate for similar concerns and you don’t see any...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

The goal here is to use food strategically as “medicine.” It brings a whole new meaning to that statement ‘fuel for the soul’. Supplements are limited during breastfeeding, so we lean on rotation and diversity to get therapeutic benefit. That sa...

 Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

As coaches, heck, as females with goals and timelines you’re excited to act on, it’s tempting to want to tackle everything at once: nutrition, training, supplements, lifestyle, testing…

Clients often arrive with a laundry li...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

Annoyed — that’s probably the most accurate way to describe how many women feel when their body starts to change in midlife and nothing they try seems to make a difference. Open up social media and you’ll see the pushback:

“Metabolism doesn’t s...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

Cholesterol is yet another misunderstood substance in health and nutrition. For years, it has been painted as the villain—solely responsible for clogged arteries and heart attacks. But cholesterol, like most things, is far more dynamic and absol...

 Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

Inflammation is a big buzzword, but what does it even mean? The nuance is in understanding an inflammatory state contextually. If we know what the body is doing, and why- we can give it the raw materials it needs. Which means...

Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

The term 'adrenal fatigue' gets tossed around a lot, but it can be confusing. What’s really happening isn’t about 'tired adrenals' — it’s about how chronic stress is affecting your body’s ability to handle everyday life. Whether ...

Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

Digestive issues can be a journey, and low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is a common challenge for people experiencing a range of health concerns.

Stomach acid is something we want our body to produce. It helps break down pr...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

Have you ever considered how your hormonal health could have effects on your immune system and digestive health? Whether or not you have, you're in for a massive treat today. You're going to walk away with a much broader view and understand why ...

Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

At some point, you are bound to get the sniffles, a stomach bug, or some sort of cold or illness that will make you question what to do with your normal fitness and nutrition routine.

We want you to rest assured your progress...