Are you frequently battling headaches, brain fog, or joint pain? Feeling fatigued, struggling with digestion, or finding it hard to get a good night's sleep? If so, you might be experiencing more than just temporary discomfort. These symptoms could be red flags signalling something deeper at play: chronic inflammation. As a seasoned nutritionist, I encounter these telltale signs of chronic inflammation on a daily basis in my practice. While these symptoms might seem unrelated at first glance, they often share a common underlying cause: an inflammatory response that has gone awry. Understanding ..read more

Cortisol, often termed the "stress hormone," is a vital element in our body's symphony. Far from being a villain, we depend on it for daily life readiness. This hormone adheres to a natural curve, peaking in the morning for an energy boost and gradually tapering off as the day winds down, preparing us for restful sleep. Yet, chronic stress can disrupt this delicate balance, triggering a cascade of effects on our metabolism and overall well-being. Chronic stress is a key player in many chronic health conditions (and we’ll soon see WHY), but let’s start with some of the symptoms you may experien ..read more

Hey Friends, Amy Kapeller here! Welcome to my blog on the stages of what I refer to as “hormonal burnout”. This information will help you become aware of where YOU are at on the stress curve so you can take intentional action to bring yourself back BEFORE you hit a place of full hormonal burnout!  What is “Hormonal Burnout”?  To start with, it’s important to understand that not ALL stress is "bad" or will lead to a state of burnout. Your body actually NEEDS stress from time to time to keep you alive.  The problem arises when we have TOO MUCH STRESS in comparison to our bod ..read more

Gut Health, Your Poop, and You In the world of wellness, we prioritize exercise, diet, and mental well-being, often overlooking a vital aspect of our health: our gut. Yes, we're diving into the unglamorous world of poop. Despite the initial discomfort, understanding its language is key to unlocking insights about our internal well-being. So let's roll up our sleeves and talk about the unsung hero of our health journey - your poop! Decoding Your Poop: What It's Telling You Analyzing the color, size, shape, consistency, and frequency of your stool can unlock significant clues about your digestiv ..read more

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the subtle signs our bodies send us. Anxiety, that relentless companion, often emerges as a symptom of a larger problem – a culmination of daily habits and choices that affect our overall well-being. While anxiety itself can be daunting, it's crucial to recognize that it often stems from a combination of lifestyle factors. In this blog post, let’s dive into habits that might unknowingly fuel your anxiety, with the aim of helping you regain balance and reduce stress. Since I am the kombucha queen ?, I am going to use a fermented food reference her ..read more

I consider myself an anti-diet nutritionist. I am not into food rules or creating lists of “good” and “bad” foods. I feel like all foods can fit, and what we really need to heal is our relationship WITH FOODS. Diets have been around as long as I have been alive (and my mother, and even my grandmother), but there’s a reason why there is always something new coming out that is “truly the best”. It’s because none of them REALLY work. Think about it, there’s; Weight Watchers Keto Carnivore Jenny Craig South Beach Atkins Paleo Low fat Low carb Sugar Free All they do is create ..read more

There is a lot of chatter on the internet with regards to gut health, and it can get confusing. I’ve seen and heard it all, and it can be really tough when you’re trying to get to the root of your digestive or gut health symptoms, and none of these strategies are working for you. That is why I want to bust them TODAY! If you’ve fallen for some of these, don’t worry, we’ve all been there! It’s becoming increasingly apparent that our gut health plays a VERY important role in our overall health, from our mind and mental health, to our immune system, digestion, hormone balance and much, much, more ..read more

As a gut health nutritionist who supports clients with burnout, stress, and anxiety, you might be surprised how much focus must be placed in gut health when working to get to the root of that anxiety. I am someone who has suffered with anxiety most of my life, and while I have it under control now, looking back, I was a perfect storm of everything that would contribute to anxiety, most of which was rooted in my gut! Over the past 20 years, we have started to recognize that the microbes living inside us outnumber our own cells (yeah thats right), with THOUSANDS of species of microbes (this inc ..read more

Fiber is your intestinal broom, and adding the right type of fiber to your diet can benefit digestion and reduce the risk of chronic disease! Fiber is found in plant foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes! It makes up the component of plant cell walls, and humans actually lack the enzymes and digestive juices required to break down fiber, so it passes through the body without requiring energy or calories. Now, even though fiber doesn’t sound SUPER glamorous, there are a few easy ways that you can incorporate it into your dietary routine in delicious ways. Let’s f ..read more

Do you ever notice that some days you feel amazing, with zero bloat and no uncomfortable gas, and digestion seems to be top notch, and then other days you can feel totally off even though you’re eating close to the same thing every day? It’s not in your head! This is something I speak in depth with my 1-on-1 clients about, but I wanted to touch on it here too, because it is such an important topic, that is easily overlooked! Nourishing from the inside out, is about more than just what we put into our body (which is of course important as well) but our thoughts, feelings and stress levels play ..read more