Fortify Health Insights

The Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Female Reproductive Health hormones metabolism & energy Nov 05, 2025

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...

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Midlife Belly Fat: Real Talk- What Most People Get Wrong hormones metabolism & energy perimenopause & menopause Apr 06, 2025

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...

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Cholesterol: Friend or Foe? What you Need to Know functional nutrition hormones metabolism & energy Nov 16, 2024

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...

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How Low Estrogen Affects Your Immune and Digestive Health digestive health estrogen hormones immune health May 18, 2024

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 ...

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The Menstrual Cycle: A Vital Sign of Female Health hormones Jan 14, 2024

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

 

One of the coolest things about being a female is your unique piece of biofeedback that is the menstrual cycle. You can track your cycles to not only gain some insight on your overall health, but also take empowered action sho...

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