Fortify Health Insights

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 ...