Most people assume they’re getting “enough” protein…

Until they actually track it. 👀

Here’s the thing:

🔹 Feeling full after a meal? Doesn’t mean you got enough protein.
🔹 Eating “healthy” doesn’t always equal protein-dense.
🔹 Throwing in a boiled egg or scoop of hummus? Likely not enough.

So what does “enough” actually mean?
✅ For most adults, that’s around 1.2–2.0g of protein per kilogram of body weight (and often higher if you’re active, over 35, or healing).

That means if you weigh 150 lbs (~68 kg), your baseline need could be 80–130g per day—not 40g.

(Spoiler: the average woman gets way less.)

Why does this matter?
Protein is the foundation for:
✨ Steady energy
💪 Lean muscle mass
🔥 Metabolic health
😴 Better sleep
🍽️ Fewer cravings
💆‍♀️ Hormone + neurotransmitter production

This isn’t about numbers for the sake of numbers.

It’s about giving your body what it actually needs to thrive.

🎯 Not sure if you’re hitting the mark?

Start by tracking one full day. You might be surprised.

📌 Save this post for later—and stay tuned for a breakdown of what 100g of protein really looks like (no shakes required).

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You’ve likely heard that high estrogen can increase the risk of certain cancers—like breast, ovarian, and uterine.

But the real issue isn’t just how much estrogen you have…
It’s how well your body processes and eliminates it.

Here’s how it works:
🧬 Estrogen is detoxed in two main phases in the liver:
➡️ Phase 1 breaks estrogen down into different metabolites.
➡️ Phase 2 packages those metabolites so they can be excreted safely (via bile, urine, or stool).

Not all estrogen metabolites are benign.
Some—like 4-OH and 16-OH—can be more damaging and promote abnormal cell growth if not cleared properly.

If your detox pathways are sluggish, backed up, or undernourished, those harmful metabolites can build up—and re-circulate through the body.

Functional medicine focuses on supporting your detox system, not suppressing hormones:
✔️ Nutrients like B6, B12, folate, magnesium, and glutathione
✔️ Cruciferous veggies (hello, broccoli sprouts!)
✔️ Fiber to bind and eliminate excess estrogen
✔️ Liver-supportive herbs like milk thistle and dandelion
✔️ Gut health, because poor elimination = reabsorption

And when it comes to cancer prevention, this isn’t optional.

It’s essential.

Especially when paired with proactive tools like the Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test—which screens for signals across 50+ types of cancer, including many with hormonal links.

Your body’s ability to process estrogen is cancer prevention.

Questions? Let me know in the comments!

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We often think of stress as a mental or emotional issue.

But your body sees it differently.

To your biology, stress is a physiological event—one that impacts every system, including your immune defense and cancer risk.

Here’s what the research is showing us:
🧠 Chronic stress dysregulates your nervous system.
When you’re stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your body diverts resources away from deep repair and immune surveillance.

🛡️ Your immune system plays a crucial role in identifying and eliminating abnormal cells.
But under prolonged stress, that surveillance weakens—allowing potentially cancerous cells to go unchecked.

🔄 Stress also drives inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, and hormone imbalances—all of which increase the likelihood of DNA damage and tumor development over time.

And here’s the kicker:

You don’t have to feel stressed to be affected.

👉 Overtraining, under-sleeping, perfectionism, never-ending to-do lists—they all quietly drain your system.

At our clinic, we don’t just ask how you’re eating or supplementing.

We ask:
🧘‍♀️ How is your nervous system coping?
🌀 Is your body getting the signal that it’s safe enough to repair?

Because prevention isn’t just about what you do.

It’s about what your body believes is possible.

And when paired with early detection tools like the Galleri® multi-cancer blood test, this becomes a complete, proactive strategy.

✨ What’s your favorite way to reduce or offset stress?

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If you’ve ever thought, “Cancer doesn’t run in my family, so I’m not worried…”
—this one’s for you.
👉 Only about 5–10% of cancers are purely genetic.

That means up to 90–95% are influenced by lifestyle, environment, and internal imbalances—not your DNA.

So while genetic screenings (like BRCA) can be valuable, they don’t tell the full story.

And they certainly don’t mean you’re in the clear.

Because risk isn’t just about what you inherit.

It’s about:
🧬 how your body handles toxins
🥦 how you metabolize hormones
🔥 how much chronic inflammation is present
🩸 and whether changes are happening beneath the surface—before symptoms show up.

That’s why we now offer the Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test at our clinic.
It screens for over 50 types of cancer—including many with no current routine screening available.

No symptoms needed. No family history required.

This is proactive care, not panic.

It’s a chance to detect what you can’t feel yet—and do something about it early.

🩺 Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or just want to be thorough—this tool is a powerful addition to your prevention strategy.

Tag someone who might be curious to know about this test!

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Should I be worried if I feel fine?

We hear this all the time:

“But I feel totally fine… why would I need a cancer screening?”

Here’s the honest truth:

Many cancers don’t make you feel anything—until they’ve already progressed.

🩺 Ovarian. Pancreatic. Blood cancers.
These often grow quietly, without pain, without warning, and without symptoms.
By the time something feels “off,” the cancer may already be advanced.
And with conventional screening, many of these aren’t even looked for—unless you have specific risk factors.

This is where functional medicine takes a different approach:

We focus on proactive care, not just reactive treatment.

And now, we’re able to go even further with a groundbreaking tool:
✨ The Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test.
A simple blood test that can detect a shared signal across 50+ types of cancer, many of which have no current routine screening.

❌It’s not about fear.
✅It’s about empowerment.

Because waiting for symptoms is no longer the only option.

💡 If you’re over 40, have a family history of cancer, or just want peace of mind—this test could be a powerful part of your prevention plan.

You don’t have to wait to feel unwell to take action.
Your future self will thank you.

Schedule a free discovery call to learn more!

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Cancer risk isn’t just about genetics.

In fact, only about 5–10% of cancers are hereditary.👀

The rest? Largely influenced by your environment, habits, and internal balance.

Here are 5 key lifestyle factors we look at closely when it comes to women’s cancer risk:

🍷Alcohol Consumption
Even moderate intake increases the risk of breast and other hormone-sensitive cancers.
Why? Alcohol disrupts estrogen metabolism, depletes nutrients like folate, and increases oxidative stress.
👉 Better: Limit intake, support detox, and explore your relationship with alcohol without shame.

⚖️Estrogen Detox Pathways
It’s not just about how much estrogen you have—it’s about how your body processes it.
If estrogen isn’t properly detoxed through the liver and eliminated via the gut, harmful metabolites can build up and drive abnormal cell growth.
👉 Better: Support liver function, fiber-rich foods, targeted supplements, and test don’t guess.

🍭Insulin Resistance
Chronically high blood sugar and insulin promote inflammation and cell proliferation—two major cancer drivers.
👉 Better: Balance blood sugar through protein-rich meals, movement, and reducing processed carbs.

☠️Toxin Exposure
From plastics and pesticides to skincare and cleaning products—daily toxin exposure burdens your detox pathways and alters hormone signaling.
👉 Better: Clean up your home and personal care products, filter your water, and support gentle detox pathways.

🔥Chronic Inflammation
The silent driver of nearly every chronic disease—including cancer. Inflammation creates the perfect soil for cancer cells to thrive.
👉 Better: Address gut health, manage stress, and reduce inflammatory foods like seed oils, sugar, and processed grains.

Here’s the good news:

These are all things you can take action on—today.

And when combined with cutting-edge early detection tools like the Galleri® multi-cancer blood test, you’re giving yourself the best of both worlds:
👉 Root-cause prevention
👉 Proactive detection

Which one of these lifestyle factors do you need to focus on?

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