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What Does It Really Mean to Feel Safe in Your Body?
When we talk about safety , most people think of it as a logical or external condition: “I’m not in danger.” “No one’s yelling.” “I’m...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 299 min read


How to Be Consistent When You're Tired, Busy, or Just Not in the Mood
Let’s be real: consistency isn’t hard because you don’t know what to do. It’s hard because life doesn’t slow down to make room for your...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 293 min read


The Myth of Too Much Acid: What’s Really Behind GERD and Reflux
If you’ve been told your reflux is caused by “too much stomach acid,” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common explanations for...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 234 min read


Understanding the Upper GI Tract: It’s All About Pressure Regulation
We tend to think of digestion as a chemical process — enzymes, acid, bile. But what most people don’t realize is that digestion is also...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 233 min read


Tapioca Fiber vs. IMOs: What’s Really in Your Protein Bars and Keto Candy?
Welcome to the Get to Know Your Ingredients Series —a weekly deep dive into the science, purpose, and real-life impact of common food...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 143 min read


Whey Protein Isolate vs. Concentrate: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Use?
If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle (or doom-scrolled health TikTok) wondering “Do I need isolate or concentrate?” — you’re not...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 103 min read


What Postpartum ADHD Taught Me About Iron: It's Not Just About Low Levels
I struggled with ADHD as far back as I can remember—we're talking 5th grade multiplication tables. It went undiagnosed for a long time,...
Erin Botticelli
Jul 74 min read


Why Hydration (Not Just Digestive Enzymes) Might Be the Missing Link in Your Gut Health
When people experience bloating, gas, reflux, or that heavy “brick in the stomach” feeling after meals, they often assume one thing: “I...
Erin Botticelli
Jun 53 min read


🚦 Metabolism as a Traffic System
Imagine your metabolism is a busy, beautifully designed highway system . Subcutaneous fat? That’s like cars parked safely in designated...
Erin Botticelli
Apr 233 min read


What Your “Normal” Labs Aren’t Telling You — And How to Read Between the Lines
You’ve probably been there (or had a client tell you this): "My doctor said my labs are normal… but I still feel off." Fatigue. Weight...
Erin Botticelli
Apr 175 min read


Are You Ignoring These Fitness Watch Stats? Why HRV, VO2 Max, and Sleep Scores Matter More Than Steps
A fitness watch is more than just a step tracker—it’s a powerful health tool that can give you valuable insights into your body,...
Erin Botticelli
Feb 284 min read


Understanding Hunger, Appetite & Cravings: The Key to Smarter Eating
One of the most common struggles in weight loss isn’t just what to eat but why you’re eating in the first place. Are you actually...
Erin Botticelli
Feb 186 min read


Metabolic Adaptation: The Secret to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off for Good
Why the Last 5 Pounds Won’t Budge—And How to Fix It (Backed by Science!) Losing weight is often seen as a straightforward...
Erin Botticelli
Feb 124 min read


Cravings Guide: Food Urges Decoded-Are You Missing Key Nutrients?
Let's dive into part 3 of our cravings guide series! Have you ever wondered why you crave certain foods out of the blue? While it might...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 163 min read


Debunking the BCAA Myth: A Dive into Muscle Growth, Fatigue, and Sleep
There's currently a buzz around the importance of optimal protein intake and incorporating resistance training for improved health and...
Erin Botticelli
Mar 21, 20246 min read


Cravings Guide: The Texture-Mood Link
Let's dive into part 2 of our cravings guide series! We often can have cravings for specific textures - crunchy, soft, creamy, or smooth...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Beef Liver & Sweet Potato Stew
Nature's multivitamin Liver, along with other organ meats, has been a prominent and valued part of traditional diets in many cultures...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Cravings Guide: Identifying your Flavor Preferences
When trying to understand your taste/flavor preferences it’s helpful to see which flavors belong to what category. Knowing your taste...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 6, 20242 min read


The liver-detox-weight connection
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and weight management, it's crucial to delve into the intricate relationship between the body's...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 5, 20244 min read


Winter Hydration: Tips to keep your water intake up as temperatures go down
Staying adequately hydrated is a year-round necessity and vital to our health, well-being and fat loss goals, but when winter's chill...
Erin Botticelli
Jan 1, 20247 min read
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