If you’ve been pushing through exhaustion for months (or years), you may be in burnout territory. Functional medicine calls this HPA axis dysfunction—when your stress hormones and energy systems get stuck in low gear. The good news? With the right support, your body can recover.

Signs of Hormonal B...

Feeling drained isn’t just about “being busy.” Energy is a resource that can either be protected or depleted. The sneaky part? Many everyday habits quietly rob us of energy without us even realizing it.

Common Energy Zappers:

• Blood sugar swings: Skipping meals, sugary snacks, or refined carbs ...

If you’re constantly tired—even after a “good” night’s sleep—you’re not alone. Energy struggles are one of the most common complaints I hear from women, and the culprit often lies deeper than caffeine or willpower. When we look at the root cause of fatigue, hormones are usually front and center.

Ho...

When fatigue becomes your norm, even with “healthy” habits in place, your hormones may be struggling under the weight of burnout.

Depleted systems can look like:

• Needing caffeine to function

• Feeling anxious, emotional, or detached

• Low energy during workouts or social activities

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