Fortify Health Insights

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

Struggling to reduce your caffeine? Maybe it’s not a discipline thing

Fatigue can stem from digestive dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, cortisol dysregulation , hormone imbalances ….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 “this is our kitchen and we’re rolling with it.” Some traditions stay, some get remixed, and some become their own thing entirely. That mix is...

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: 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 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...