Fortify Health Insights

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 said,...

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 absolute...

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...