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Balanced Digestion in the Colder Months: Strategies for Resilience
Why Gut Health Matters More in Winter Winter changes everything: shorter days, colder weather, heavier foods, more stress, and plenty of holiday indulgence. While these shifts are part of the season, they also place extra strain on digestion and immunity. Since nearly 70% of your immune system is rooted in the gut, supporting your microbiome during this time of year is essential. When your gut is in balance, it helps regulate inflammation, absorb nutrients, and strengthen you
Nikki Helbling
3 days ago3 min read


Wide Awake at 3 AM? Here’s What Might Be Disrupting Your Sleep
Waking between 2 - 4 AM, wide awake and restless, can be exhausting week after week. You may lie there feeling wired, anxious, or simply unable to fall back asleep. It can leave you dragging through your day, craving sugar, feeling foggy, or emotionally frayed. What’s worse, standard sleep tips, like blackout curtains or bedtime teas, might not help you here, because this pattern often signals physiological imbalance: in your liver’s metabolism, overnight blood sugar regulati
Nikki Helbling
Oct 214 min read


Why “Eat Less and Move More” Isn’t the Whole Answer
If you’ve ever left your primary care appointment with the vague advice to “eat less and move more,” you’re not alone. For many, this phrase has become a frustrating mantra, offered in place of real solutions. But weight loss is more complicated than simple math. And if that old advice hasn’t worked for you, it’s not because you’ve failed; it’s because the plan failed you. What Your PCP Might Be Missing Primary care providers are well-meaning, but they often don’t have the ti
Nikki Helbling
Oct 212 min read


Why Everyone’s Talking About Protein Right Now
And What It Has to Do With Muscle, Metabolism, and Aging Well You’ve probably noticed it, protein is having a moment. From high-protein...
Nikki Helbling
Sep 242 min read


Rethinking PCOS: It’s More Than Hormones
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has long been considered a reproductive or hormonal disorder. Irregular periods, cystic ovaries, elevated testosterone; these are the classic signs most people associate with the diagnosis. But that’s only part of the picture. Today, research is shifting the way we understand PCOS. It’s no longer just about hormones or fertility. It’s a metabolic condition at its core , and the symptoms we often focus on: acne, irregular cycles, facial hair, a
Nikki Helbling
Sep 243 min read


What Many Get Wrong About Menopause: A Modern Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Menopause isn’t something to just get through—it’s something to move through with clarity and confidence. But if you’re feeling...
Nikki Helbling
Aug 214 min read


Hot Weather, Healthy Metabolism: Simple Shifts for Summer Wellness
Summer is the perfect season to reset, energize, and support your metabolism in ways that feel more natural and sustainable. With longer...
Nikki Helbling
Aug 212 min read


Is Inflammation Holding You Back? How Women Can Beat Chronic Inflammation for Good
Chronic inflammation is a condition that many people face today, but did you know that women are particularly more susceptible to it than...
Nikki Helbling
Jul 258 min read


How Magnesium, B Vitamins, and Omega-3s Can Help Beat Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression have become alarmingly common, with more people than ever experiencing these conditions, often without clear...
Nikki Helbling
Jul 106 min read


The Tired Thyroid Trap: Why You Still Feel Off Even on Medication
You’ve been told you have a thyroid issue. Maybe it was after months of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or feeling like a stranger in...
Nikki Helbling
Jul 103 min read


How to Build a Flexible Metabolism for Better Health
I often find my clients haven’t heard about metabolic flexibility or rather inflexibility! When this is the case, it means your body...
Nikki Helbling
May 213 min read


Progesterone: The Hormone That Isn’t Talked About Enough!
If you've ever felt like your body was working against you—struggling with restless sleep, mood swings, irregular cycles, or unexplained...
Nikki Helbling
May 213 min read


It’s Not Allergies - It’s Histamine Intolerance! Here’s What to Know
If you’ve ever felt like your body is playing a cruel game of ‘guess what’s wrong now,’ you’re not alone. One day, it’s a pounding...
Nikki Helbling
May 65 min read


Feeling Exhausted? Here’s How to Support Your Adrenal Glands Naturally
It’s 2025, and chronic stress, poor sleep, and overstimulation are leaving many people feeling drained and burned out. At the core of...
Nikki Helbling
May 64 min read


Lost Your Spark? How Hormones Impact Your Libido (and How to Fix It!)
Libido, or sexual desire, is a complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and overall health. While many factors influence sexual...
Nikki Helbling
Feb 115 min read


Is Weight Gain in Perimenopause Inevitable? Not If You Know What to Do
If your usual diet and exercise routine aren’t working like they used to , and the scale keeps creeping up, you’re not alone....
Nikki Helbling
Feb 112 min read


Mold Exposure: Could It Be Affecting You?
Mold is more than just an unsightly problem in your home—it can have serious implications for your health. Exposure to mold, particularly...
Nikki Helbling
Feb 113 min read


7 Hormones That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
If you’ve been eating well, exercising, and still not seeing results, your hormones might be the real reason. Weight loss isn’t just...
Nikki Helbling
Feb 112 min read


Leaky Gut: The Hidden Cause of Your Fatigue, Bloating, and Brain Fog
Many people experience persistent bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and food sensitivities without realizing these symptoms could stem from...
Nikki Helbling
Feb 115 min read


Antibiotic Overuse: The Hidden Damage to Your Gut and Immunity
Antibiotics are among the most transformative medical advancements in history. They have saved countless lives by fighting bacterial...
Nikki Helbling
Feb 115 min read
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