Fertility is a couple’s health issue, yet the male partner is often overlooked—even though male factors contribute to nearly 50% of infertility cases. And a “normal” semen analysis doesn’t always tell the whole story. From nutrient + metabolic health to lifestyle, environmental exposures, and sperm DNA fragmentation, there’s so much more we can investigate.

In this post, I’m breaking down why every fertility workup should include both partners, what male fertility testing can uncover, and the opportunities we may be missing when we focus solely on her.

If you’ve been told your infertility is “unexplained,” it may be time to look beyond standard fertility testing. Gut infections + immune activation, inadequate fuel + poor cellular energy, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals are just a few potential fertility roadblocks that often go unexplored.

In this post, I’m breaking down three overlooked root causes of infertility—and why looking beyond hormones, ovulation, and reproductive interventions may help uncover the missing pieces in your fertility journey.

After experiencing 3 miscarriages in just 9 months, Abby felt defeated and began wondering if her body was failing her. Through functional lab testing, we uncovered several overlooked root causes contributing to her recurrent losses — underfueling, key nutrient deficiencies, iodine depletion, and gut + immune dysfunction.

With a personalized plan focused on increasing nourishment, replenishing nutrients, supporting her gut, and helping her body feel safe again, she got pregnant just one month later… and this time, carried a healthy pregnancy to term.

After more than 6 months of trying to conceive with no success, Megan knew something was being missed. A deeper dive with functional testing revealed underlying imbalances affecting her fertility — including gut inflammation, blood sugar instability, immune reactivity to gluten, low iodine, and depleted minerals.

By focusing on these root causes with a personalized plan to support digestion, stabilize blood sugar, calm inflammation, and restore key nutrients, everything started to shift… and just 3 months later, she got her positive pregnancy test.

After 6 months of trying to conceive post-birth control, Lizzie’s cycles were all over the place and hope was fading. Through functional lab testing, we uncovered root causes behind her irregular cycles — insulin resistance, elevated testosterone, poor digestion, and major mineral depletion.

With a tailored plan to balance blood sugar, support digestion, and replenish nutrients, her cycles normalized… and just 4 months later, she got her positive pregnancy test! 💕

Years of bloating, constipation, reflux & food fear… gone in 4 weeks. Trina was exhausted from cutting foods without answers until her stool test revealed root causes (like H. Pylori, yeast, low stomach acid, and gut inflammation). With targeted nutrition & supplements, she’s now enjoying meals without pain, with more energy and less fear around food.

This delicious ginger cashew beef recipe is sure to light up your taste buds. A sure-to-be strong contender against your favorite dish from your go-to Thai restaurant. & it only takes 30 minutes to throw together!

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to heal your acne? Topicals, antibiotics, spironolactone, birth control, accutane. But nothing works… or it works temporarily but then your acne comes right back once you stop the treatment. This happens when you haven’t addressed your root cause(s) of your acne. If you struggle with acne & haven’t found a solution that works, it’s time to get curious, my friend!

Lemme guess… you’re currently laying on the floor watching your kids play, wishing you had the energy to play with them….? Or you’re at work, & the afternoon slump just hit, so you’re scrolling through Pinterest just trying to keep your eyes open and distract yourself from your never ending to do list….? Or you’re on you’re 6th cup of coffee knowing the heart palpitations will be setting in, but you “got sh*t to do!”….? Wherever you are… I see you! I’ve been there, and I want you to know that you don’t have to keep feeling this way! If you relate to any of the above statements, your minerals likely need extra support. Keep reading to learn how…

Searching for a delicious, healthy dinner you can crank out in 30 minutes or less? Look no further! This gut & hormone friendly gem is a go-to in our family! It’s the perfect blend of protein, fat, & fiber for balanced blood sugars. It’s even a super sneaky way to incorporate veggies for your resident picky eaters. ;)

As we head into the first weekend of summer remember this: nobody cares as much about your body as you do! If you put on a bathing suit this weekend & find yourself resenting how you look, pinching at your folds, & cringing at your thighs, I want you to think about this…

Does the thought of coming off your hormone birth control make your eye twitch? If so, you're not alone! I polled my Instagram, and 90% of ladies said that they're afraid to come off their hormonal birth control due to the possibility of nasty post-birth control symptoms rearing their heads. What post-birth control symptoms, you ask? Lemme explain…

I talk about “a root cause approach” and “functional medicine” allllll the time over here. Well, recently, someone in my DMs asked, “what's a root cause?” & it dawned on me that, while I may use these terms every day, these terms mightttt have others who are “new” to this space scratching their heads. If that's you, allow me to explain…

Have you ever been so bloated you looked 6 months pregnant? And felt so uncomfortable you'd hide behind baggy clothes to hide your distended belly? That's how my client, Caroline, felt for years. She sent me these before and after photos the other day and I could just CRY at how happy I am for her! Read on to learn how she went from bloated to crop top ready in 3 months…