How GLP-1 Medications Affect Digestion and Gut Health

How GLP-1 Medications Affect Digestion and Gut Health

How GLP-1 Medications Affect Digestion and Gut HealthJana Peters
Published on: 18/09/2026

If you're taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication, you may have expected your appetite to change. What you may not have expected was the constipation. Or the nausea. Or feeling full after just a few bites.

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What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling You

What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling You

What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling YouJana Peters
Published on: 08/06/2026

If you've ever received a cholesterol result with a flag next to it, you've probably experienced that quiet spike of worry. And if you've ever asked your doctor what it actually means, you may have walked away with more questions than answers.

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What Your Lab Results May Not Be Telling You

What Your Lab Results May Not Be Telling You

What Your Lab Results May Not Be Telling YouJana Peters
Published on: 06/04/2026

One of the most common things I hear new clients tell me is, “My blood work was normal, but I still don’t feel like myself.” They might be dealing with fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, joint discomfort, or low energy. Yet when standard tests come back within the normal range, it can feel confusing and frustrating. This is what makes functional testing different.

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The Subtle Health Signals Women Are Told to Push Through

The Subtle Health Signals Women Are Told to Push Through

The Subtle Health Signals Women Are Told to Push ThroughJana Peters
Published on: 14/02/2026

Cardiometabolic disease doesn’t appear overnight. For most women, it develops quietly, years or even decades before a diagnosis like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease is ever mentioned.

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